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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 regulationson 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…