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407 Press Releases
  • Published on June 24, 2021 - 17:31 GMT

    Coexisting with Alligators in North Carolina

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 24, 2021) — This time of year, alligators are moving around a lot on the southeastern North Carolina landscape. They are looking for food and mates after spending the winter in brumation—a long period in which they don’t eat and seldom …

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  • Published on June 23, 2021 - 13:48 GMT

    Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers Prepare for Operation Dry Water

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 23, 2021) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in a nationwide campaign July 2 – 4 called Operation Dry Water. The mission of the nationally coordinated effort is to promote sobriety while boating and educate …

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  • Published on June 22, 2021 - 12:01 GMT

    Fox Den on Your Property? Wildlife Officials Offer Solutions.

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 18, 2021) — Foxes are known to be sly, but that doesn’t necessary mean not seen. It’s breeding season and young foxes, called kits or pups, and their parents are spending more time outside of the den, making sightings more likely.  What …

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  • Published on June 22, 2021 - 12:01 GMT

    Free Fishing Day in North Carolina is July 4

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 21, 2021) — This Independence Day, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, will be able to fish for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July 4, offers residents and out-of-state visitors the …

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  • Published on June 15, 2021 - 19:04 GMT

    Leave the Fawn Alone; It’s Likely Not Abandoned

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 15, 2021) — With fawning season in full swing, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is once again reminding people not to approach, touch or remove any white-tailed deer fawns they encounter over the next few weeks.  From late April …

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  • Published on June 15, 2021 - 19:04 GMT

    2021 North Carolina Waterfowl Stamp and Print on Sale July 1

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 15, 2021) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will release its 2021 waterfowl print and stamp on July 1. The featured duck is the blue-winged teal submitted by artist Scot Storm of Freeport, MN. The print and stamp will be …

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  • Published on June 9, 2021 - 19:13 GMT

    North Carolina’s Bear Harvest Increased 8% in 2020

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 9, 2021) — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2020 annual bear harvest summary show that hunters statewide recorded the highest harvest total on record at 3,748 bears — an 8% increase compared to the previous season. …

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  • Published on June 7, 2021 - 15:27 GMT

    June Classes at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

    PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (June 7, 2021) - The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission,  has released the June class schedule. The workshops will be led by Wildlife Commission staff. June: June 7 & 8: Fly …

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  • Published on June 4, 2021 - 18:56 GMT

    June 9, 2021 Public Notice Special Special Meeting by Webinar

    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 4, 2021 - 15:44 GMT

    June Class Schedule at Pechmann Fishing Education Center

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (June 4, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville has released its June class schedule, including a free fishing event on June 12 for children 15-years-old and under in …

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  • Published on June 3, 2021 - 19:22 GMT

    East Burke Middle Schooler Wins Archery National Championship

    CONNELLY SPRINGS, N.C. (June 3, 2021) – Natalie Bell, a seventh-grade student at East Burke Middle School and a member of the East Burke Middle School Archery Team, was the National Female Champion for the 2021 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP …

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  • Published on May 28, 2021 - 16:08 GMT

    June 2, 2021 Public Hearing on Updates to Classifications for Listed Species

    Every six years the agency reviews and updates taxa group classifications for endangered, threatened, and special concern species.  Public Hearing Information: Date: June 2, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Online Webinar  Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone …

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  • Published on May 25, 2021 - 21:41 GMT

    Chipmunks May Have Moved into Eastern North Carolina

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 24, 2021) – Chipmunks in North Carolina are only known to live north and west of Wake county, however, a recent photograph submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has biologists wondering if its range has expanded to eastern  …

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  • Published on May 21, 2021 - 17:46 GMT

    Leave Wildlife in the Wild

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 21, 2021) – The biologists who staff the NC Wildlife Helpline at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission handle a glut of calls each spring and summer about fawns, bunnies and fledgling songbirds that people find and mistake as abandoned …

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  • Published on May 21, 2021 - 12:12 GMT

    Habitat Installed in Shallow-Water Coves for the First Time

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 21, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission created three new shallow-water fishing coves in Shearon Harris Lake in Chatham and Wake counties this week. This is the first time these types of habitat coves have been introduced in …

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  • Published on May 20, 2021 - 18:28 GMT

    Vessel Registration Increase May Result in More Boats on the Water

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 20, 2021) – National Safe Boating Week is May 22 – 28 and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging the public to make safety a top priority when on the water. The Wildlife Commission reported a 13% increase in vessel registration …

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  • Published on May 20, 2021 - 15:30 GMT

    Wildlife Commission Stocks Yadkin County Park Fishing Pond

    YADKINVILLE, N.C. (May 20, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, in collaboration with the Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation (YVWF) and the Yadkin County Department of Parks and Recreation, successfully reopened Yadkin county’s community fishing …

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  • Published on May 19, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

    Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open June 5

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 19, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 5 through Sept. 30. From 6 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on opening day, Delayed Harvest waters …

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  • Published on May 17, 2021 - 22:31 GMT

    Trout Stockings Resume

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will resume trout stockings today. An updated stocking schedule has been posted to their website at ncwildlife.org/trout. Last week the agency postponed trout stockings due to the fuel …

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  • Published on May 17, 2021 - 15:18 GMT

    Don’t Drink and Boat. Don’t Drink and Drive.

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, N.C. Highway Patrol and Mothers Against Drunk Driving will kick off the annual “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign with events and safety check points throughout …

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