July 4 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. On Thursday, July 4, 2019, 12am to 11:59pm, everyone in North Carolina can fish for free in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without […]
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified two state record fish, one establishing a state record for a gray snapper and the other breaking the record for a gag grouper. Mark Davis of […]
On July 4, 2018, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go fishing — for free. From 12am (midnight) until 11:59pm on Wednesday, everyone in North […]
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, pack up the family and head to Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, in Pittsboro, North Carolina for the Free Family Fishing Fiesta! / ¡Día de Pesca Familiar! from 10am to […]
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has certified a new state record bluefin tuna. Retired Army General Scott Chambers of Townsend, Delaware, reeled in the 877-pound fish March 17, 2018, after fighting with the fish […]
Fifteen lucky fishermen won $100 each in a recent North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ Multi-Species Tagging Program yearly drawing. Information gathered from tag returns allows researchers to determine species migration patterns, mortality, population structure […]
The Roanoke/Cashie River Center (RCRC), US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, and the Town of Windsor are joining together in presenting a Wildlife Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Celebration Day on September […]
A fisherman was walking along the pier with a giant marlin. The fish was bigger than he was! On his way to the cleaning area, he joined a second fisherman who had a stringer with […]
By Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels in July. The […]
By Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org 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 12:01am to 11:59pm, without […]
By Mike Porras, CPW NW Region A cash-based incentive offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Water Conservation Board encouraging anglers to catch northern pike at Green Mountain Reservoir resumes on May […]
By Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct nine public hearings in January 2017 on proposed changes to 39 agency regulations related to wildlife management, fisheries, and game lands for the […]
A man is walking away from the lake carrying two fish in a bucket. He is approached by a game warden who asks to see his fishing license. The fisherman says to the game warden, “I […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting or supporting six family-friendly events on September 24, 2016, to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. The events — free except for […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org In a relatively obscure pocket of Big Swamp, in Robeson County, 12-year-old Elijah Crabtree set a newly established freshwater fish state record on June 25, 2016. Elijah, the son of […]
North Carolina State Parks are hosting two events geared toward grandparents, schedule for September 10, 2016, in two NC parks. Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11, 2016. More on this annual day is included after […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission reminds anglers and would-be anglers of all ages that July 4 is “free fishing day” in NC. From 12:01am to 11:59pm, anyone can fish […]
Released by Joe Lewandowski, CPW SW Region PIO Women who want to learn valuable outdoor skills and receive an introduction to hunting and fishing are invited to attend a “Cast and Blast” weekend workshop, July 15-17, 2016, sponsored […]
This Saturday, First Fruits Farm in Louisburg NC is holding a fishing derby. All ages are welcome, registration is free, and fishing prizes will be awarded. Make plans to join the fun at this third annual […]
Johnston Community College’s Holds Its Woodstock Family-Fun Event By Kay Whatley, Editor Johnston Community College’s Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center is making plans for its eighth Howell Woodstock event on April 23, 2016. Howell Woodstock is […]
NC Wildlife Commission Offers Blue Catfishing Seminar at Pechmann Center Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free blue catfish seminar on April 6, 2016, 6:30-9:30pm, at the John E. […]
Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct nine public hearings in January on proposed changes to the state’s wildlife management, game lands and fishing regulations for the 2016-17 seasons. Among […]
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is offering fly-fishing clinics this winter at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center for novice anglers, intermediate anglers and Boy Scouts who want to earn their Fly-Fishing Merit Badge. […]
Jack took the day off from work and went fishing off of the pier. He took his cell phone along, and despite his hope to relax, he spent most of the morning answering business calls on his phone. […]
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