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RALEIGH, N.C. (July 27, 2020) — July has proven to be hot month in more ways than one after two anglers shattered two catfish state records within days of each other. On July 5, Joey Baird, of Lawrenceville, Va., was fishing with his…

RALEIGH, NC (June 25, 2020) –- Over the last few weeks, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have experienced an uptick in calls from people who are seeing bears in neighborhoods. This is the time of year when bears are on…

RALEIGH, NC (June 22, 2020) — On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and…

RALEIGH, NC (June 5, 2020) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will accept entries to its 16th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition until 5 p.m., Sept. 1, 2020. Potential participants can review details of the contest…

RALEIGH, NC (May 14, 2020) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 6 through Sept. 30. From 6 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on opening day, Delayed…

RALEIGH, NC (May 11, 2020) -- With spring comes a profusion of newborn and young wildlife, from fawns and fox kits, to newborn rabbits and nestling songbirds. As COVID-19 keeps people at home more than usual, sightings of these and other…

RALEIGH, NC (April 28, 2020) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging the public to be aware of private online websites claiming to sell North Carolina fishing licenses. Whether it be inland or coastal fishing, licenses can only…

RALEIGH, NC (April 27, 2020) -- Now that the weather is warm, more people are starting to see snakes in their backyards, along trails, and in the woods. However, seeing a snake outside is no cause for alarm—if you see one, don’t panic.…

RALEIGH, NC (April 16, 2020) -- As more and more people choose to call North Carolina home, sightings of black bears have become increasingly common throughout the state, with spring being an optimal time to encounter these burly bruins. In…

RALEIGH, NC (April 8, 2020) -- School and business closings, along with the governor’s “Stay at Home” order, have many people homebound and more likely to take notice of the wildlife that call their neighborhood home. Increased sightings…

RALEIGH, NC (February 25, 2020) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will close approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters to fishing one-half hour after sunset on Feb. 29 and reopen them at 7 a.m. on April 4.  While…

RALEIGH, NC (February 28, 2020) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted at its business meeting on Thursday to adopt rules related to wildlife management, fisheries, game lands and law enforcement for the 2020-21 seasons. The…

RALEIGH NC (January 17, 2020) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking input from the public, agency constituents, and stakeholders to help identify issues and options related to Sunday hunting on game lands. The survey, which…

RALEIGH, NC (December 20, 2019) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing several changes to its hunting, inland fishing and trapping license structure and associated fees, which are set to go into effect on Jan. 1,…

RALEIGH, NC (October 15, 2019) -- Hearing or seeing more coyotes these days? You’re not alone, say biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. According to them, it is common for North Carolinians to report seeing and hearing…

RALEIGH, NC (September 24, 2019) -- Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission discovered golden-winged warblers using newly logged areas, or timber harvest units, on the Nantahala National Forest in Graham County this spring.…