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407 Press Releases
  • Published on August 25, 2021 - 12:19 GMT

    Aug. 25, 2021 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings

    Headquarters Location Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 Report Wildlife Violations: 1-800-662-7137

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  • Published on August 24, 2021 - 15:20 GMT

    Major Flooding Impacts Education Center and Hatchery

    PISGAH, N.C. (August 24, 2021) – The devastating storm that hit western North Carolina last Tuesday, Aug. 17 had a major impact on two facilities operated by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is currently …

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  • Published on August 23, 2021 - 16:06 GMT

    Delays Tuesday at Lake Tillery

    RALEIGH, N.C. (August 23, 2021) — Tomorrow, Aug. 24, Duke Energy is installing new powerlines across Lake Tillery. The project is a large and dangerous undertaking and public safety is a priority. Wildlife law enforcement officers from the N.C. Wildlife …

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  • Published on August 23, 2021 - 13:26 GMT

    State Agencies Team up for Labor Day Weekend Campaign

    RALEIGH, N.C. (August 23, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, N.C. State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving North Carolina will continue their combined campaign, “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” with …

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  • Published on August 16, 2021 - 21:07 GMT

    Dove Hunting Season Opens September 4

    RALEIGH, N.C. (August 16, 2021) — The 2021 – 22 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens on Saturday, Sept. 4. This is big news for hunters who enjoy hunting migratory birds. It’s also an opportunity for officials from the N.C. Wildlife …

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  • Published on August 6, 2021 - 14:13 GMT

    Two Catfish State Records Broken

    RALEIGH, N.C. (Aug. 6, 2021) – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission just certified two catfish state records that were broken within one week of each other in July. Rocky Baker of Four Oaks broke the blue catfish record on July 10 and …

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  • Published on August 4, 2021 - 18:07 GMT

    Wildlife Commission Seeks Angler Input at Tuckertown Reservoir

    RALEIGH, N.C. (August 4, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is partnering with Cube Yadkin Generation LLC, an affiliate of Eagle Creek Renewable Energy and owner and operator of the Yadkin Project, to increase fisheries habitat at Tuckertown …

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  • Published on July 29, 2021 - 22:54 GMT

    N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Board Elects New Leadership

    RALEIGH, N.C. (July 29, 2021) — Today the board of Commissioners of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission elected Monty R. Crump, of Richmond County, as the new chairman of the Commission. Crump served as vice chairman for the past two years and will …

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  • Published on July 29, 2021 - 20:21 GMT

    Free Deer Hunting and Processing Webinars Offered this September

    RALEIGH, N.C. (July 29, 2021) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Federation will offer two free online hunting-related webinars this fall. “Introduction to Deer Hunting” will be held on Sept. 14, and “Practical Deer Processing: …

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  • Published on July 28, 2021 - 18:51 GMT

    Aug. 12, 2021 Public Notice of Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Meeting

    Headquarters Location Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 Report Wildlife Violations: 1-800-662-7137

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  • Published on July 28, 2021 - 13:45 GMT

    Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Releases August Schedule

    PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (July 28, 2021) - The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, has posted the August class schedule. Events will be led by Wildlife Commission staff. August: Aug. 10:  Kid’s Snorkeling in …

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  • Published on July 27, 2021 - 15:28 GMT

    Pechmann Fishing Education Center Offers Boy Scout Merit Badge Clinic

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (July 27, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville has released its August class schedule, which includes a fishing merit badge clinic for boy scouts. “Fishing is the 4th overall …

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  • Published on July 20, 2021 - 16:30 GMT

    Wildlife Commission to Host Introduction to Falconry Workshop

    RALEIGH, N.C. (July 20, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host an Introduction to Falconry Workshop presented by the North American Falconers Association on Sept. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters located at 1751 Varsity Dr. …

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  • Published on July 19, 2021 - 15:42 GMT

    Wildlife Commission to Swear In 18 New Cadets

    PINEHURST, N.C. (July 19, 2021) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division will swear in 18 new wildlife law enforcement officers at a graduation ceremony tomorrow, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Pinehurst located …

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  • Published on July 19, 2021 - 15:42 GMT

    July 28, 2021 Public Notice of NCWRC Committee Meetings

    July 28, 2021 Public Notice of N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Committee Meetings   9:30-10 a.m. - Fisheries Committee 10-10:30 a.m. - Elk & Alligator Committee 10:30 a.m.- Noon - Small Game & Wild Turkey 1-2:30 p.m. -  Land Acquisitions …

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  • Published on July 19, 2021 - 15:42 GMT

    July 29, 2021 Public Notice of NCWRC Business Meeting

    Headquarters Location Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 Report Wildlife Violations: 1-800-662-7137

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  • Published on June 29, 2021 - 16:43 GMT

    Pechmann Fishing Education Center’s July Schedule Released

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (June 29, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville has released its July class schedule, which includes an introductory Surf Fishing Workshop on July 16. Participation in the …

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  • Published on June 28, 2021 - 17:49 GMT

    Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Releases July Classes

    PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (June 28, 2021) - The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission,  has posted the July class schedule. The workshops will be led by Wildlife Commission staff. July: July 2 & 3:  Fly …

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  • Published on June 28, 2021 - 15:02 GMT

    Foothills Public Shooting Complex Now the Largest in the Carolinas

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 28, 2021) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Cleveland County partnered to construct several new shotgun ranges at the Foothills Public Shooting Complex at 283 Fielding Road in Cherryville, North Carolina.  The new ranges …

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  • Published on June 25, 2021 - 16:15 GMT

    North Carolina Records Second Highest Wild Turkey Harvest

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 25, 2021) — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2021 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters statewide recorded the second highest harvest total on record with 21,974 birds. This total falls just short of …

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