NC H747

Site-specific location information for rare species and sensitive habitats in the NC Wildlife Action Plan becomes confidential and exempt from public records disclosure when the Executive Director determines disclosure would risk harm, theft, or destruction to those species or habitats

Creates two new specialty license plates: "Lifetime Conservationist" ($30 additional fee) and "Wildlife Resources" plates, with proceeds going to the Wildlife Resources Fund and Wildlife Conservation Account respectively

Reduces the reciprocity period for out-of-state registered vessels operating in North Carolina waters from 90 consecutive days to 60 consecutive days, and updates personal watercraft engine cut-off switch requirements to align with federal standards

Establishes an elk hunting permit program beginning with the 2026 season, with one permit issued via raffle ($20 per ticket, max 30 tickets for $500) for NC residents and one permit auctioned through a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization involved in elk reintroduction

Adds elk to the legal definition of "game animals" and requires hunters during open elk season to wear hunter orange visible from all directions, with violations subject to a $25 fine