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407 Press Releases
  • Published on May 14, 2021 - 20:06 GMT

    Youth Fishing Events Planned Across the State May Through June

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 14, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with Neuse Sport Shop, the U.S. Forest Service and Trout Unlimited North Carolina, will sponsor over 25 fishing events for children across the state in May and June in recognition …

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  • Published on May 14, 2021 - 13:43 GMT

    Groundbreaking of Long-Awaited Rhodes Pond Dam

    DUNN, N.C. (May 14, 2021) – After experiencing several years of delay due to weather events and permitting issues, the Rhodes Pond project is back on track. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is scheduled to hold a ground-breaking ceremony in Dunn on …

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  • Published on May 12, 2021 - 21:37 GMT

    May 13, 2021 - Public Notice for Temporary Rule - Hunting on Game Lands

    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 May 12, 2021 - 18:17 GMT

    Trout Stockings Postponed Due to Fuel Shortages

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 12, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced it will immediately postpone scheduled trout stockings due to the fuel shortages caused by the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline. Stockings will resume as soon as …

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  • Published on May 12, 2021 - 15:19 GMT

    New Chronic Wasting Disease Case Confirmed in Virginia

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 12, 2021) – Today the Virginia Department of Natural Resources announced a positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Montgomery County, about 33 miles from Surry and Stokes counties in North Carolina. In response, N.C. Wildlife …

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  • Published on May 11, 2021 - 16:40 GMT

    Wildlife Commission Asks Beachgoers to Watch for Nesting Birds

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 11, 2021) – Before hitting the beach this summer, visitors should remember to “share the shore” with beach-nesting birds, giving them, their eggs and chicks a wide berth. Shorebird nesting is now underway along the coast, and biologists …

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  • Published on May 4, 2021 - 14:41 GMT

    Wildlife Commission Notices Temporary Rule for Game Lands

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 4, 2021) – During its business meeting on April 22, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to notice a temporary rule for the 2021-22 hunting season. The rule, outlined below, was adopted by the Wildlife Commission in February but …

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  • Published on May 3, 2021 - 14:46 GMT

    Wildlife Commission Approves 2021-2022 Migratory Game Bird Seasons

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 3, 2021) – At its business meeting last week, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2021-22 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 20:12 GMT

    Youth Hunter Education Skills State Champions Announced

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 30, 2021) – A high school from Surry County and a middle school from Stanly County took top honors at the 2021 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament (YHEST) on April 24. This pre-collegiate tournament allows youth to showcase …

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  • Published on April 30, 2021 - 17:33 GMT

    May Classes are Cooking Up at Pechmann Fishing Education Center

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (April 30, 2021) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville has released its May class schedule, including two workshops dedicated to learning to cook game and fish harvested while …

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  • Published on April 28, 2021 - 15:10 GMT

    Coyote Pupping Season is Here

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 28, 2021) – Coyotes are common in all 100 counties of North Carolina, and although they are generally elusive and avoid people, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reports that coyote sightings peak in May as they ramp up their …

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  • Published on April 27, 2021 - 16:24 GMT

    North Carolina’s Deer Harvest Increased in 2020-21 Season

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 27, 2021) — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s annual deer harvest summary indicate hunters across the state reported harvesting 169,973 deer during the 2020-21 hunting season — a 9.1 percent increase compared to the …

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  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

    Allen Boynton Receives Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 23, 2021) – Yesterday, on Earth Day, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission awarded the 2020 Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award to Allen Boynton of Troutdale, Virginia. The award recognizes individuals who make outstanding …

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  • Published on April 23, 2021 - 16:05 GMT

    Snake Sightings Common as the Weather Warms

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 23, 2021) – The warm weather means more snakes will start to show up along trails, in the woods, crossing roads and in our yards. Wildlife diversity biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission request that if you see a snake, …

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  • Published on April 22, 2021 - 14:50 GMT

    No Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in NC Deer Herd

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 22, 2021) – No evidence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected in the state’s wild white-tailed deer herd, according to biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. As part of their annual CWD surveillance effort …

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  • Published on April 19, 2021 - 22:14 GMT

    April 29, 2021 - Public Notice for 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 April 15, 2021 - 22:57 GMT

    Living Responsibly with Black Bears in North Carolina

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 15, 2021) – The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission is already seeing a spike in black bear reports this spring. This comes as no surprise since the state’s residential footprint has grown and people are moving closer into bear habitat …

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  • Published on April 15, 2021 - 04:52 GMT

    Prepare for Bat Roosting Season Now

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 14, 2021) – If you suspect bats may be living in your home, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking that you relocate them responsibility before pup rearing season begins on May 1. Bat scat, called guano, is the most obvious …

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  • Published on April 9, 2021 - 21:36 GMT

    April 21, 2021 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings

    April 21, 2021 Public Notices of WRC Committee Meetings by Webinar: 9:00 – 9:30 – Boating Safety Committee 9:30 – 10:30 – Land Acquisition and Planning Committee 10:30–12:00 – Education, Shooting and Archery Committee 1:30 – 2:45 – Finance Committee ( …

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  • Published on April 9, 2021 - 21:36 GMT

    April 22, 2021 Public Notice of WRC 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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