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RALEIGH, NC (May 9, 2023) -- Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say this month is when people are more likely to spot a coyote than any other time of year. Coyotes are common throughout North Carolina, including in…

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 February 29, 2024. The Wildlife Commission has…

RALEIGH, NC (December 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…

RALEIGH, NC (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…

RALEIGH, NC (May 16, 2022) - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, N.C. Highway Patrol and Mothers Against Drunk Driving will kick off the annual “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign with community events and safety…

RALEIGH, NC (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…

ASHEVILLE, NC (April 24, 2022) - A staff member with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission successfully removed a lid from a female bear this morning in Asheville. The agency received a report from its NC Wildlife Helpline on Thursday…

RALEIGH, NC (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…