RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 1. The season will run through Feb. 29, 2024. The Wildlife Commission has posted the full …
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2023) –The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, in collaboration with partners, announced the premiere of the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail, a unique wildlife recreation opportunity located in Western North Carolina that …
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 24, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced it will host two forums in western North Carolina on March 14 and 15 regarding the western deer hunting season and a potential shift in the season structure. At the forums …
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 23, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted at its business meeting today to adopt eight proposed rules related to wildlife management for the 2023-24 seasons. The proposed fisheries, game lands regulations for the 2023 …
Feb. 22, 2023 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings Zoom Link 9-10 am; Habitat, Nongame and Endangered Species 10-10:30 am; Rules 10:30-11:45 am; Fisheries 1:15-2:45 pm; Big Game 2:45-4:00 pm; Committee of the Whole *Note - If a committee meeting ends …
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 9, 2023) – More than 3,500 students will compete in the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 45th annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments (YHEST) in March. Events will include shotgun, archery, rifle, orienteering and a …
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 8, 2023) – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that a sample collected from a hunter-harvested, white-tailed deer in Cumberland County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is …
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 6, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Executive Director, Cameron Ingram, has signed a proclamation outlining the 2023 striped bass harvest season in the Roanoke River Management Area. The entire Roanoke River Management …
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will close approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters to fishing at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 28 and reopen them at 7 a.m. on April 1. While fishing is closed, Wildlife …
Jan. 26, 2023 Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Meeting Public Notice (PDF) Members of the public may join in person or via Zoom by registering for the webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about …
MARION, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2023) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in Marion on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. to accept comments on the 2023-2024 proposed changes to regulations on inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game lands and other …
ASHEBORO, N.C. (Jan. 6, 2023) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in Asheboro on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. to accept comments on the 2023-2024 proposed changes toregulations on inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game lands and …
NEW BERN, N.C. (Jan. 6, 2023) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in New Bern on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. to accept comments on the 2023-2024 proposed changes to regulations on inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game lands and …
BANNER ELK, N.C. (Jan. 3, 2023) — Wildlife biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently recognized Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk as the first BearWise campus in the United States. BearWise is a national education program that was …
RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 30, 2022) — Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently awarded the Lawrence G. Diedrick Small Game Award to both an individual and organization whose actions have significantly and positively impacted North Carolina’ …
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will oversee a much-needed renovation of the Wrightsville Beach Boating Access Area on the Intracoastal Waterway. Two of the five ramps should be available for use during …
RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2022) — According to data from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are traditionally the most active hunting days of the year. Fishing is also popular, from the mountains to the coast. Enjoying …
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 12, 2022) — Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced the 2023-2024 proposed changes to inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game land and other regulated activities, and the January 2023 public hearing schedule …
RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2022) — Wildlife officials are grateful for hunters and cooperative partners who have helped and are continuing to help the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing and monitoring this deer …
