The boring but essential layer. NC saltwater fishing license. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore ORV permit. Bag limits, size limits, beach closures, turtle nests, and the regulations that change every January.

NC Saltwater Fishing License

Who needs one, who doesn’t, where to buy it, and what it covers.

Cape Hatteras NS ORV Permit

The walkthrough the NPS site won’t give you.

Bag and Size Limits

Updated every January. Linked to the official NC Division of Marine Fisheries page.

Beach Closures

Bird nesting, turtle nesting, storm closures. Where to check before you drive.