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Looks like NC wants you to have a license just to possess them as well, never mind releasing them.
Try this link. http://www.ncwildlife.org/pg04_HuntingTrapping/pg4a7prop_regs.pdf They can probably direct you to a provider of bands, or at least other licensees who can help. They won't be cheap, but aluminum or brass should be reusable.
If I do this, I want to do it correctly and legally. My chief would frown on me breaking the law...
You might want to get a map of your property, make copies, and mark possible locations for everything on them. When you're satisfied, show it to your wildlife officer.
Is there a problem with quail getting hung up in weeds if they have leg bands?