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| Oct 16, 2025 | Backyard flock in Rutherford County tests positive for HPAI | RALEIGH – A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.
T... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending | By ALLEN G. BREED and BRITTANY PETERSON
WOODFIN, N.C. (AP) — Bracing himself against the current in waist-deep water, Clancy Loorham wrestles a broken length of PVC pipe from the rocky bottom of the French Broad River and peers inside.
“I g... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Backyard flock in Dare County tests positive for HPAI | RALEIGH – A backyard flock in Dare County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. The flo... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 9 boat rentals near Charlotte starting at $200 | figcaption>span]:font-sans" data-chromatic="ignore">
It’s boat season, and local companies recommend you book in advance if you want to spend time on the water this summer.
Why it matters: Charlotte may be landlocked, b... |
| May 1, 2024 | Orphaned bear cub seen in viral video being pulled from tree thriving after rescue, wildlife refuge says | An orphaned bear cub is doing well two weeks after she was pulled from a tree by a group of people apparently looking to take pictures with her, an animal rescue said Tuesday.
She was taken in by the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge on April 16 ... |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 2024-2025 North Carolina Migratory Game Bird Seasons Released | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 25, 2024) – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2024-25 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) ... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Hatchery Supported Trout Waters Open April 6 | RALEIGH, N.C. (March 25, 2024) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 6. The season will run through February 28, 2025.
The Wildlife Commission has ... |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Closed Harvest Season for Striped Bass on Roanoke River in 2024 | RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 9, 2024) – N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Executive Director Cameron Ingram recently signed a proclamation that closes the 2024 striped bass harvest season in the Roanoke River Management Area. The Roanoke River Mana... |
| Jan 26, 2024 | State Wildlife Agency Requests Public Support of Endangered Bat | RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2024) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to review and comment on a draft Virginia Big-Eared Bat Conservation Plan. The Virginia big-eared bat (VBEB) is a federally- and state-listed ... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Wildlife Commission Welcomes New Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Members | RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2024) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) welcomes two new members to its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee (NWAC). David G. Cooper, a senior environmental scientist at VHB Engineering, Inc., and Todd ... |
| Dec 8, 2023 | The Billion Dollar Impact of North Carolina’s Mountain Trout Fishing | Each dollar anglers spend to fish for mountain trout in North Carolina returns $1.93 to its economy and results in a $1.38 billion impact, according to new data from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC).
The Evaluation o... |
| Dec 8, 2023 | State Wildlife Agency Reports Increase in Serious and Fatal Firearm-Related Hunting Incidents | The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Law Enforcement Division is experiencing an increase in firearm-related hunting incidents this year involving serious injury and fatalities. NCWRC reminds hunters to practice firearm ... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Wildlife Commission Seeks Public Comments for Proposed 2024-2025 Rule Changes | RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 1, 2023) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has opened the public comment period for proposed rule changes to the 2024-2025 regulations related to wildlife management, inland fisheries and game lands. The c... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Division of Marine Fisheries Manteo License Office will be closed Wednesday and through the weekend | The Division of Marine Fisheries license office in Manteo will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22, reopening on Monday Nov. 27.
Members of public who need to conduct license business on Wednesday may do so at the following locations:
Division of ... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | An Endangered Aquatic Species is Given a Second Chance at a Wild Life | RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2023) – After 20 years of living only in captivity, the federally endangered Magnificent Ramshorn has been returned to the wild. On Nov. 16, 2023, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reintroduced 2,000 of ... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Dates Announced for State’s Annual Winter Trout Stockings | RALEIGH, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Anglers, get your fishing gear ready. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will soon stock more than 67,000 trout from its Bobby N. Setzer and Armstrong state fish hatcheries into 44 small lakes and... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | New State Record Confirmed for Channel Catfish | RALEIGH, N.C. (July 10, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has certified a new channel catfish state record. On May 21, 2023, Justin Hall of Reidsville reeled in a 27 lb. 7 oz. channel catfish, from a local farm pond near his ho... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | July 12, 2023 Public Notice of Commission Committee Meetings | July 12, 2023 Public Notice of WRC Commission Committee Meetings
Executive (Closed Session): 8 - 8:45 am
Habitat, Nongame & Endangered Species: 9 - 9:45 a.m.
Fisheires: 9:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Land Acquisitions & Property: 12:15 - 1:45 p.... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Recreational fishing license sales and vessel registrations will be unavailable end of June during transition to new system | The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. As part of the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses — including Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses — and vesse... |
| May 2, 2023 | Public Forum About Chronic Wasting Disease Scheduled for May 16 | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 2, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will be hosting a community question-and-answer forum about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and North Carolina's response to CWD on Tuesday, May 16 in Cumberland County. The... |
| May 1, 2023 | 2023 Youth Hunter Education Skills State Champions Announced | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 1, 2023) – A high school team from Alamance County and a middle school team from Haywood County took top honors at the 2023 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament (YHEST) on April 29. Southern Alamance FFA team won over... |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Wildlife Commission and Department of Transportation Renew Focus on Wildlife Passages to Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 19, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding demonstrating their commitment to work together to improve the i... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | See an Armadillo in North Carolina? The Wildlife Commission Wants to Know | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 10, 2023) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to report any sightings of nine-banded armadillos to help Commission biologists determine their range expansion in the Tar Heel state.
If you obser... |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Spring 2023 recreational striped bass season in Albemarle Sound Management Area closes Sunday | The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries announced today that the spring 2023 recreational striped bass season in the Albemarle Sound Management Area will close at 11:59 P.M., Sunday Mar. 12, 2023. Preliminary estimates of recreational striped... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Wildlife Commission to Hold Public Hearing in Asheboro | ASHEBORO, N.C. (Jan. 6, 2023) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in Asheboro on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. to accept comments on the 2023-2024 proposed changes toregulations on inland fishing, hunting, trapping, ga... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Wildlife Commission to Hold Public Hearing in New Bern | NEW BERN, N.C. (Jan. 6, 2023) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in New Bern on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. to accept comments on the 2023-2024 proposed changes to regulations on inland fishing, hunting, trapping, g... |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Wildlife Commission Announces 2022 Small Game Award Winners | RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 30, 2022) — Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently awarded the Lawrence G. Diedrick Small Game Award to both an individual and organization whose actions have significantly and positively impacted... |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Wrightsville Beach Boating Access Area to Undergo Renovations | WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will oversee a much-needed renovation of the Wrightsville Beach Boating Access Area on the Intracoastal Waterway. Two of the five ramps should be available fo... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Wildlife Commission Announces 2023-2024 Proposed Rule Changes | RALEIGH, N.C. (December 12, 2022) — Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced the 2023-2024 proposed changes to inland fishing, hunting, trapping, game land and other regulated activities, and the January 2023 public h... |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Testing a Priority as More Deer Test Positive for Fatal Deer Disease | RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2022) — Wildlife officials are grateful for hunters and cooperative partners who have helped and are continuing to help the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing and monitoring ... |
| Dec 8, 2022 | State Veterinarian Joins Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee | RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 8, 2022) — Last week, the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee (NWAC) of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission welcomed the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services State Veterinarian, Dr. Michael P. Martin, as... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Updated Educator Resource Focuses on Native Wildlife and Habitats | RALEIGH, N.C. (December 1, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Education Division recently released a free tool for North Carolina educators. North Carolina WILD Places: A Closer Look is a free, downloadable book about the stat... |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Dec. 7, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings | Dec. 7, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings (PDF)
The following committees will meet in the Commission Room, 5th Floor, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022:
9 - 10:15 am: Habitat, Nongame and Endangered ... |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Sea Turtle Conservationist Wins Wildlife Diversity Award | RALEIGH, N.C. (November 21, 2022) – The Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award was presented to Jean Beasley, founding director of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s O... |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Waterfowl Hunters Should Take Avian Influenza Precautions | RALEIGH, N.C. (October 21, 2022) – Officials from North Carolina natural resources and public health agencies remind waterfowl hunters to be observant and careful when handling wild birds during hunting season. Although no new highly pathog... |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Oct. 19, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings | Oct. 19, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meeting
9 -9:45 am - Migratory Birds and Waterfowl
9:45-11 am - Fisheries
11-11:45 am - Finance
12:45–2 pm - Big Game
2-3:45 pm - Committee of the Whole
*Note - If a committee meeting ends early,... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | New Size, Creel and Season Limits Adopted for Inland Fishing Waters | RALEIGH, N.C. (September 1, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission adopted temporary inland fishing rules effective Sept. 1 that will provide new size, creel and season limits on 15 species when found in inland fishing waters.
The s... |
| Aug 11, 2022 | A Collaborative Approach to Restore Bog Turtle Populations | RALEIGH, N.C. (August 11, 2022) — Like the bog turtle itself, bog turtle populations in North Carolina are very small. A collaborative effort between multiple conservation organizations hopes to change that by giving them a little help. Las... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Aug. 17, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings | Aug. 17, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings
The following committees will meet in the Commission Room, 5th Floor, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022:
Boating Safety: 9:00 am – 9:20 am
Rules: 9:20 am – 9... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Dove Hunting Season Opens September 3 | RALEIGH, N.C. (August 1, 2022) — The 2022-23 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens on Saturday, Sept. 3. This is big news for hunters who enjoy hunting migratory game birds. It’s also an opportunity for officials from the... |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Aug. 4, 2022 Public Notice of Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Meeting | Aug. 4, 2022 Public Notice of Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 04, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., EST
Members of the public may join in person or via Zoom by clicking the link below to register for the webinar:
Zoom link
A... |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Hooded Merganser Photograph Wins Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition | RALEIGH, N.C. (July 7, 2022) – The magazine editorial staff at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission revealed the grand prize winner of the 2021-22 Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition last week. The winning image is of two male ho... |
| Jun 29, 2022 | Wildlife Commission Announces 2022 Wild Turkey Harvest Totals | RALEIGH, N.C. (June 29, 2022) — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2022 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report shows that hunters statewide recorded 20,576 birds harvested statewide in 2022, including 1,777 birds that were ta... |
| Jun 23, 2022 | Fish for Free in North Carolina on July 4 | RALEIGH, N.C. (June 23, 2022) — On July 4, anglers of any age or residency status will be allowed to fish without a license in North Carolina from 12 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Free Fishing Day, sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, i... |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Impaired Boating is Impaired Driving | RALEIGH, N.C. (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 i... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | June 9, 2022 Public Notice Special WRC Business Meeting by Webinar | June 9, 2022 Public Notice Special WRC Business Meeting by Webinar
Special Webinar Meeting is to take action on proposed Chronic Wasting Disease temporary rules and to consider Notice of Text on proposed temporary rules for 10D .0240 - Jord... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Wildlife Agency Enters Partnership to Enhance Coastal Waters Access | RALEIGH, N.C. (June 1, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the lead agency responsible for developing quality boating access across the state, and the N.C. Marine and Estuary Foundation (NCMEF), a non-profit organization promoti... |
| May 31, 2022 | Youth Fishing Events Announced for June | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 31, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will sponsor over 20 fishing events for children across the state this May and June in recognition of National Fishing and Boating Week, June 4 - 12. The Wildlife Commiss... |
| May 27, 2022 | Division of Marine Fisheries reminds fishermen to promptly complete license/permit renewals | MOREHEAD CITY
May 27, 2022
The Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding fishermen to complete and return their commercial and for-hire license and permit renewals for fiscal year 2023 without delay.
Renewal packets were mailed to license a... |
| May 20, 2022 | Recent Drownings Reinforce the Importance of Life Jackets | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 19, 2022) – National Safe Boating Week, as proclaimed by Governor Roy Cooper, is May 21 – 27 and officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say that safety should be a top priority when recreating on water. The... |
| May 17, 2022 | Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open June 4 | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 4 through Sept. 30.
From 6 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on opening day, Delayed H... |
| May 11, 2022 | Expect Coyote Sightings as Pupping Season Peaks | RALEIGH, N.C. (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 s... |
| May 10, 2022 | North Carolina’s 2021-22 Deer Harvest Summaries Now Available | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 10, 2022) — Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s annual deer harvest summary indicate hunters across the state reported harvesting 168,427 deer during the 2021-22 hunting season — a 6.3% increase compared... |
| May 9, 2022 | Western Fishing and Aquatic Education Classes Announced for May | PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (May 9, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s fishing and aquatic education staff released the May class schedule for Western North Carolina. Classes are open to the public and are typically free of charge. De... |
| May 4, 2022 | 2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills State Champions Decided | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 4, 2022) – A high school team from Stanly County and a middle school team from Surry County took top honors at the 2022 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament (YHEST) on April 30. Gray Stone Garnett Senior team won over... |
| May 3, 2022 | Chipmunk Range Expands in North Carolina | RALEIGH, N.C. (May 3, 2022) – As of last year, chipmunks in North Carolina were only known to live north and west of Wake County, however, a photograph of a chipmunk residing in Wilmington submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | May Sizzles at the Pechmann Fishing Education Center | FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (April 29, 2022) – The Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville released its May schedule, which includes both in-person and virtual classes, and two outdoor cooking classes – one focused on game, the other on fi... |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 2022-2023 North Carolina Migratory Game Bird Seasons Released | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 28, 2022) – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2022-23 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) ... |
| Apr 22, 2022 | State Championships Set for the Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 22, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host the 44th annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament state championship on April 30 at the John F. Lentz Hunter Education Complex in Ellerbe. The competit... |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Co-Existing with Black Bears in North Carolina | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 21, 2022) – The N.C Wildlife Resources Commission is already seeing a spike in black bear reports this spring. This comes as no surprise since the state’s bear population has grown over the past 50 years and the residen... |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Public Comment Sought on 2015 Wildlife Action Plan Addendum | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 20, 2022) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comments through May 20 on a major revision to the 2015 Wildlife Action Plan that will add plants to the list of North Carolina’s Species of Greatest ... |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Public Hearing Scheduled to Receive Comment on Proposed CWD Temporary Rules | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 19, 2022) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has initiated temporary rulemaking to address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and the positive detection found in a hunter-harvested deer in Yadkin County on March 31. A ... |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Public Forum About Chronic Wasting Disease Scheduled for May 2 | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 14, 2022) – Wildlife officials with N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that the agency will host a community question-and-answer forum about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and North Carolina's response on... |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Leave Young Wildlife Alone: If You Care Leave Them There | RALEIGH, N.C. (April 13, 2022) – Cute baby bunnies are a staple of Easter, but taking young rabbits out of your yard and into your home will likely do more harm than good. Well-meaning people often put young wildlife’s health in danger when... |
| Apr 8, 2022 | FY 2023 Marine Fisheries license sales/renewal period begins April 18 | MOREHEAD CITY
Apr 8, 2022
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin renewing commercial fishing, seafood dealer, and for-hire licenses and permits on April 18.
The Division is mailing renewal packets to current license and permit hol... |
| Apr 7, 2022 | April 13, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings | April 13, 2022 Public Notice of WRC Committee Meetings
Finance, Audit and Compliance: 9–10:15 am Rules: 10:15–10:45 am Land Acquisitions and Property: 10:45-Noon Migratory Birds and Waterfowl: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fisheries: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Commit... |
