NC S429

Revises trespassing laws to allow hunters lawfully hunting on adjacent land to enter posted property without firearms or motorized vehicles solely to retrieve strayed hunting dogs.

Creates a new Class 2 misdemeanor for hunting on unposted land without written consent from the owner, lessee, or their agent, with penalties of up to 30 days imprisonment and $500 fine for first offense, or up to 45 days and $1,000 for subsequent or motorized vehicle offenses.

Requires written consent for hunting on unposted land to be signed and dated within the last 12 months, or alternatively demonstrated through a current hunting club membership card and entry permit for that land.

Mandates forfeiture of firearms, bows, and arrows, or motorized vehicles upon conviction for carrying such items or operating vehicles on posted land while trespassing to hunt.

Takes effect October 1, 2011.