April 28, 2022 Public Notice of the Nongame and Wildlife Advisory Committee Meeting
Headquarters Location Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 Report Wildlife Violations: 1-800-662-7137
Headquarters Location Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 Report Wildlife Violations: 1-800-662-7137
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 21, 2022) – 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 bear population has grown over the past 50 years and the residential footprint …
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 20, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comments through May 20 on a major revision to the 2015 Wildlife Action Plan that will add plants to the list of North Carolina’s Species of Greatest Conservation …
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 19, 2022) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has initiated temporary rulemaking to address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and the positive detection found in a hunter-harvested deer in Yadkin County on March 31. A public hearing …
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 14, 2022) – Wildlife officials with N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that the agency will host a community question-and-answer forum about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and North Carolina's response on May 2 in …
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 13, 2022) – Cute baby bunnies are a staple of Easter, but taking young rabbits out of your yard and into your home will likely do more harm than good. Well-meaning people often put young wildlife’s health in danger when they intervene …
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 12, 2022) – N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Executive Director Cameron Ingram announced today that he has invoked Emergency Powers to activate a localized response plan to assist with the detection and isolation of Chronic Wasting …
April 13, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings Finance, Audit and Compliance: 9–10:15 am Rules: 10:15–10:45 am Land Acquisitions and Property: 10:45-Noon Migratory Birds and Waterfowl: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fisheries: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole …
Headquarters Location Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 Report Wildlife Violations: 1-800-662-7137
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 6, 2022) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public input on two draft Species Conservation Plans until May 5. The plans will guide agency efforts to maintain and increase populations of two species that are declining …
PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (April 1, 2022) – The western North Carolina-based fishing education staff of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the April class schedule. Several family-friendly options are available to accommodate spring break …
Headquarters Location Mailing Address: 1701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1700 Report Wildlife Violations: 1-800-662-7137
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 31, 2022) – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that a sample collected from a hunter-harvested, white-tailed deer in Yadkin County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the …
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (March 24, 2022) – The Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville released its April schedule, which includes both in-person and virtual classes, as well as options for the family during spring break and beyond. The education …
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 23, 2022) – As opening day of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters approaches (April 2), wildlife biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public, particularly anglers, to report sightings of mudpuppies and …
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 16, 2022) – Officials from multiple North Carolina natural resource agencies have confirmed the first documented wild bird mortalities due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The mortalities to date include a snow goose (Hyde …
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 16, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comment on the 2022-23 migratory game bird hunting seasons, specifically waterfowl, webless and extended falconry. Comments will be accepted through March 25 on the …
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 15, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 2. The season will run through Feb. 28, 2023. The Wildlife Commission has posted the full …
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 14, 2022) – Wild turkey hunting season opens in North Carolina on April 2. The youth season is April 2 – 8, and the statewide season is April 9 – May 7. Hunters are limited to two turkeys for the season, only one of which may be taken …
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 11, 2022) – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources recently released partial Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance results for the 2021-22 hunting season. The report indicated that one deer harvested in Floyd Co. and one …