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18, §113-291.1 CH. 113. CONSERVATION, ETC. §113 -291.1 (3) With a bow and arrow of a type prescribed in the rules of the Wildlife Resources Commission. (4) With the use of dogs. (5) By means of falconry. Fur - bearing animals may be taken at any time during open trapping season with traps authorized under G.S. 113 - 291.6, and rabbits may be box - trapped in accordance with rules of the Wildlife Resources Commission. Nongame animals and birds open to hunt- ing may be taken during the hours authorized by rule during any open season by the methods for taking game. Use of pistols in tak- ing wildlife is governed by subsection (g). The Wildlife Resources Commission may prescribe the manner of taking wild animals and wild birds on game lands and public hunting grounds. (b) No wild animals or wild birds may be taken: (1) From or with the use of any vehicle; vessel, other than one manually propelled; airplane; or other conveyance except that the use of vehicles and vessels is authorized: a. As hunting stands, subject to the following limitations. No wild animal or wild bird may be taken from any vessel under sail, under power, or with the engine run - ning or while still in motion from such propulsion. No wild animal or wild bird may be taken from any vehi- cle if it is in motion, the engine is running, or the passenger area of the vehicle is occupied. The prohibi- tion of occupying the passenger area of a vehicle does not apply to a disabled individual whose mobility is restricted. b. For transportation incidental to the taking. (2) With the use or aid of any artificial light, net, trap, snare, electronic or recorded animal or bird call, or fire, except as may be otherwise provided by statute[;] provided, however, that crows may be taken with the aid of electronic calling devices. No wild birds may be taken with the use or aid of salt, grain, fruit, or other bait, except as may be otherwise provided by statute. No bear or wild boar may be taken with the use or aid of any salt, salt lick, grain, fruit, honey, sugar -based material, animal parts or products, or other bait. The taking of wild animals and wild birds with poi- sons, drugs, explosives, and electricity is governed by G.S. 113.261, G.S. 113 -262, and Article 22A of this Subchapter. Any person who unlawfully takes bear or wild boar with the use or aid of any type of bait is punishable as provided by G.S. 113- 294(c). (c) It is a misdemeanor punishable in the discretion of the court for any person taking wildlife to have in his possession any: (1) Firearm equipped with a silencer or any device designed to silence, muffle, or minimize the report of the firearm. The firearm is considered equipped with the silencer or device whether it is attached to the firearm or separate but rea- sonably accessible for attachment during the taking of the wildlife. (2) Weapon of mass death and destruction as defined in G.S. 14- 288.8. The Wildlife Resources Commission may prohibit individuals training dogs or taking particular species from carrying axes, saws, tree - climbing equipment, and other implements that may facilitate MIX