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407 Press Releases
  • Published on July 11, 2022 - 18:35 GMT

    July 14, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Business Meeting

    © Copyright © 2022 N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

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  • Published on July 7, 2022 - 16:05 GMT

    Hooded Merganser Photograph Wins Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition

    RALEIGH, N.C. (July 7, 2022) – The magazine editorial staff at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission revealed the grand prize winner of the 2021-22 Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition last week. The winning image is of two male hooded mergansers …

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  • Published on June 29, 2022 - 14:44 GMT

    Wildlife Commission Announces 2022 Wild Turkey Harvest Totals

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 29, 2022) — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2022 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report shows that hunters statewide recorded 20,576 birds harvested statewide in 2022, including 1,777 birds that were taken during youth …

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  • Published on June 23, 2022 - 16:22 GMT

    Fish for Free in North Carolina on July 4

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 23, 2022) — On July 4, anglers of any age or residency status will be allowed to fish without a license in North Carolina from 12 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Free Fishing Day, sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, is an annual …

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  • Published on June 22, 2022 - 13:36 GMT

    Impaired Boating is Impaired Driving

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 22, 2022) —Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers with 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 …

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  • Published on June 10, 2022 - 17:41 GMT

    June 28, 2022 Special WRC Business 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 1, 2022 - 17:33 GMT

    Wildlife Agency Enters Partnership to Enhance Coastal Waters Access

    RALEIGH, N.C. (June 1, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the lead agency responsible for developing quality boating access across the state, and the N.C. Marine and Estuary Foundation (NCMEF), a non-profit organization promoting thriving …

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  • Published on June 1, 2022 - 15:57 GMT

    June 9, 2022 Public Notice Special WRC Business Meeting by Webinar

    June 9, 2022 Public Notice Special WRC Business Meeting by Webinar   Special Webinar Meeting is to take action on proposed Chronic Wasting Disease temporary rules and to consider Notice of Text on proposed temporary rules for 10D .0240 - Jordan Game Land …

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  • Published on May 31, 2022 - 18:22 GMT

    Youth Fishing Events Announced for June

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 31, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will sponsor over 20 fishing events for children across the state this May and June in recognition of National Fishing and Boating Week, June 4 - 12. The Wildlife Commission will stock …

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  • Published on May 20, 2022 - 14:48 GMT

    Recent Drownings Reinforce the Importance of Life Jackets

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 19, 2022) – National Safe Boating Week, as proclaimed by Governor Roy Cooper, is May 21 – 27 and officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say that safety should be a top priority when recreating on water. The agency has …

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  • Published on May 17, 2022 - 16:32 GMT

    Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open June 4

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 4 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 11, 2022 - 17:51 GMT

    Expect Coyote Sightings as Pupping Season Peaks

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 11, 2022) – Coyotes are common throughout North Carolina, even in cities and suburbs, but often go unnoticed because they are very good at avoiding people. However, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say that coyote …

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  • Published on May 10, 2022 - 15:40 GMT

    North Carolina’s 2021-22 Deer Harvest Summaries Now Available

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 10, 2022) — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s annual deer harvest summary indicate hunters across the state reported harvesting 168,427 deer during the 2021-22 hunting season — a 6.3% increase compared to the average …

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  • Published on May 9, 2022 - 18:49 GMT

    Western Fishing and Aquatic Education Classes Announced for May

    PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (May 9, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s fishing and aquatic education staff released the May class schedule for Western North Carolina. Classes are open to the public and are typically free of charge. Details about each …

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  • Published on May 4, 2022 - 15:38 GMT

    2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills State Champions Decided

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 4, 2022) – A high school team from Stanly County and a middle school team from Surry County took top honors at the 2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament (YHEST) on April 30. Gray Stone Garnett Senior team won overall senior …

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  • Published on May 3, 2022 - 16:36 GMT

    Chipmunk Range Expands in North Carolina

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 3, 2022) – As of last year, chipmunks in North Carolina were only known to live north and west of Wake County, however, a photograph of a chipmunk residing in Wilmington submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission last May peaked …

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  • Published on May 2, 2022 - 15:55 GMT

    No Additional CWD Positives Detected in the 2021-22 Deer Harvest

    RALEIGH, N.C. (May 2, 2022) – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reported today that no additional positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) detections have been found in the 2021-2022 deer harvest since the single deer that tested positive …

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  • Published on April 29, 2022 - 13:45 GMT

    May Sizzles at the Pechmann Fishing Education Center

    FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (April 29, 2022) – The Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville released its May schedule, which includes both in-person and virtual classes, and two outdoor cooking classes – one focused on game, the other on fish. The …

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  • Published on April 28, 2022 - 15:09 GMT

    2022-2023 North Carolina Migratory Game Bird Seasons Released

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 28, 2022) – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2022-23 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended …

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  • Published on April 22, 2022 - 16:29 GMT

    State Championships Set for the Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament

    RALEIGH, N.C. (April 22, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host the 44th annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament state championship on April 30 at the John F. Lentz Hunter Education Complex in Ellerbe. The competition is conducted …

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