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MORGANTON, NC (January 4, 2019) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in Morganton on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. to take comments on proposed changes to agency regulations related to enforcement, wildlife…

FAIRFIELD, NC (December 28, 2018) -- A black bear found dead in Hyde County has tested positive for rabies — the first known case of a rabies positive black bear in the state, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Johnny…

Prohibition on Deer Carcass Importation Now in Place; Additional Restrictions on Carcass Parts  The Wildlife Commission has implemented a new rule for 2018-19 prohibiting the importation of whole deer carcassess and restricting…

RALEIGH, NC (September 25, 2018) -- In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds people that wild animals may be temporarily displaced, but given time and a wide berth, will eventually return to their…

SWANNANOA, NC (September 23, 2018) -- A Swannanoa woman sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries after an incident with a black bear on Tuesday, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reported this afternoon. Toni Rhegness, 75, was…

RALEIGH, NC (September 19, 2018) -- As deer season ramps up, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to follow safety guidelines when hunting from a tree stand. “Tree stand accidents are the leading cause of injury to…

RALEIGH, NC (September 18, 2018) -- The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking volunteers for its annual Deer Jawbone Submission program. Jawbones should be submitted from does and bucks of all ages, not just large deer. Biologists…