North Carolina Wildlife Commission

RALEIGH, NC (April 18, 2018)...The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host the 41st annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament state championship on April 28 at the John F. Lentz Hunter Education Complex in Ellerbe in Richmond…

RALEIGH, NC (April 17, 2018)…With bat pup season just around the corner, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission encourages homeowners to not conduct any bat eviction or exclusion until the end of July. May through July marks the time frame…

ASHEVILLE, NC (April 5, 2018)...The National Forests of North Carolina will sponsor a series of "Kids Fishing Days" on each ranger district to teach kids about fishing. The first event open to the public is on May 19. These annual events…

RALEIGH, NC (March 27, 2018)…Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking the public, in particular anglers, to report any sightings of hellbenders (“water dogs”) to the agency. Reported sightings are an important part…

RALEIGH, NC (March 20, 2018)…The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters in 25 western counties at 7 a.m. on April 7. The season will run through Feb. 28, 2019. While fishing on Hatchery Supported Trout…

RALEIGH, NC (September 15, 2017)…As deer season ramps up, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to follow safety guidelines when hunting from a tree stand. Accidents involving tree stands are the leading cause of injury…

RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 18, 2017)…The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will implement Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations on 34 trout waters in 20 western North Carolina counties on Oct. 1. Prior to Oct. 1, Hatchery Supported Trout…

RALEIGH, NC (September 14, 2017)…After receiving multiple reports of dead, dying or sick deer in the Southern Appalachians, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission said that hunters may see dead deer this hunting season but that the recent…

RALEIGH, NC (Aug. 21, 2017)…As dove hunting season opens Sept. 2, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to always practice safety and follow state and federal laws while in the field. The 2017-18 season for mourning and…

RALEIGH, NC (July 12, 2017)…The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds residents that fox sightings during daylight hours are possible and normal. Foxes commonly live in suburban and urban areas and can be active both during the day and…

RALEIGH, NC (June 27, 2017)...Are you interested in becoming a Wildlife Enforcement Officer? The Commission is accepting applications for 20 openings until July 7. All candidates are required to pass an extensive background, psychological…

RALEIGH, NC (June 20, 2017)…July 4 is “free fishing day” in North Carolina where everyone — residents and non-residents alike — can fish in any public body of water from 12:01 a.m. to 11: 59 p.m., without having to purchase a fishing…

RALEIGH, NC (May 23, 2017)…Trout fishing opportunities provided by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have substantial economic benefits on North Carolina’s economy, according to a recent study conducted by Responsive Management and…

RALEIGH, NC (May 19, 2017)...To encourage safe recreational boating experiences, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has joined with the National Safe Boating Council to promote National Safe Boating Week on May 20–26. The Commission…