You're still a few weeks away. Today was opening day for youth. I had an awesome hunt with my son when after 12 mins sitting in our spot a hen almost ran over him. She came within 5' and then on by me. Next Sat is adult youth. Then the following Thursday is regular hunting I believe. I would double check that at NC.gov.
Also if you have a kid, next year remember to register before Mar. 1st for youth hunt on state property. Been doing it for years and it's awesome. So much so, now that this is the last year for my son to qualify, I'm thinking about offering myself for a guided youth hunt for a charity auction.