NC S1173

Disapproves rule changes adopted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on March 4, 2009, and approved by the Rules Review Commission on April 16, 2009, that would have allowed crossbows without permit during bow and arrow seasons.

Amends G.S. 113-291.1(a) to restrict crossbow use to firearms seasons only, except as otherwise provided in G.S. 113-296(d)(5).

Authorizes crossbows to be used during any 2010-2011 hunting seasons established by the Wildlife Resources Commission for taking deer with firearms.

Effective upon becoming law.