NC H382

Wildlife Resources Commission must issue one resident Elk Permit by raffle and one Elk Permit by auction beginning with the 2026 hunting season, with permits being nontransferable and non-resalable

Raffle tickets priced at $20 each or 30 tickets for $500, limited to North Carolina hunting license holders; Commission may retain up to $25,000 for administrative costs with remaining proceeds deposited in Wildlife Resources Fund for elk conservation

Auction conducted by a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization involved in North Carolina elk reintroduction, which may retain up to 25% of auction proceeds

For future seasons, Commission must reserve 50% of all raffle Elk Permits for state residents and cannot conduct an auction without also conducting a raffle

Annual report required starting March 1, 2027 on program effectiveness, funds raised, and recommendations for continuation or improvement