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July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina, when all ages can fish in all public waters without paying for a fishing license. Source: Take Me Fishing, takemefishing.org
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North Carolina “Free Fishing Day” on July 4th

July 3, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

This Independence Day, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, will be able to fish for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12am until 11:59pm on Sunday, July 4, 2021, offers residents and out-of-state […]

July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina, when all ages can fish in all public waters without paying for a fishing license. Source: Take Me Fishing, takemefishing.org
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North Carolina: Fish for Free on Independence Day

June 23, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

No License Required to Fish in North Carolina’s Public Waters on July 4, 2020 On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free. […]

July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina, when all ages can fish in all public waters without paying for a fishing license. Source: Take Me Fishing, takemefishing.org
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July 4 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina

June 21, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

State Record Gag Grouper (48 pounds 0 ounces) caught by Louis Guzman off Morehead City, North Carolina on May 24, 2018. Source: Division of Marine Fisheries NC
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NC Division of Marine Fisheries Certifies Two State Record Fish

August 26, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

NC fishing is free July 4; no license required. Source: Melissa McGaw/NCWRC
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No License Required on July 4: Free Fishing Day in North Carolina

June 29, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

2018 Free Family Fishing Fiesta / Día de Pesca Familiar. Source: NC Wildlife
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NC Wildlife and NC Parks Invite All to Free Family Fishing Fiesta

April 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

State Record Bluefin Tuna, 877 lbs, Caught by Scott Chambers (kneeling left) off NC Oregon Inlet on March 17, 2018. Source: NC DEQ
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New North Carolina Record Set with Bluefin Tuna Caught Off Oregon Inlet

April 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

A tagged speckled trout. The thin yellow band extending out from its abdomen is the tag. Source: Stephen Mehan, NC Department of Environmental Quality
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Fishermen Win Big in Tagging Program Drawing

March 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Source: Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, Windsor NC (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
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National Hunting and Fishing Day to Be Held in Windsor NC

August 30, 2017 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Fishing Barb

July 28, 2017 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Source: NC Wildlife Resources Commission social media
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Free Programs at NC Wildlife Education Centers in July

July 10, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina, when all ages can fish in all public waters without paying for a fishing license. Source: Take Me Fishing, takemefishing.org
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No NC Fishing License Needed to Fish on July 4th

June 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

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 […]

Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Silverthorne CO.
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$20-each Reward Offered for Northern Pike Caught at Colorado Reservoir

May 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Cover of NC Wildlife regulations booklet. Source: NCWildlife.org.
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NC Wildlife Commission to Conduct 9 Public Hearings in 2017

December 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Fishing

September 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Skylar Johnston of Fayetteville reeled in his first catch ever - a channel catfish - while fishing during the 2014 Wildlife Expo at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville. Fishing is one of several activities offered at the Wildlife Expo this year. Source: ncwildlife.org.
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NC Wildlife Commission Offers Family-Friendly Events on Sept. 24

September 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Elijah Crabtree holds the newly established state record for spotted sunfish, a 7.7-ounce fish caught on June 25, 2016. Credit: Kevin Crabtree, via ncwildlife.org.
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New Spotted Sunfish NC Record Established and Set

September 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Lake dock, CrowdersMountainStatePark. Source: www.ncparks.gov.
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NC Fishing Events Geared Toward Grandparents on Sept. 10

August 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina, when all ages can fish in all public waters without paying for a fishing license. Source: Take Me Fishing, takemefishing.org
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Fish without a License: Free Fishing July 4th!

June 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

An outdoor skills event for women only, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will be held July 15-17 in western Colorado. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Women’s Only Outdoor Skills Event Scheduled for Western Colorado

June 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Wisdom For Life fishing photo.
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First Fruits Farm’s Fishing Derby is May 28

May 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Howell Woods Woodstock 2016 event flyer. Edited from Johnston Community College NC flyer.
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“Woodstock” in Johnston County on April 23rd

April 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

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 […]

Zakk Royce, with a 100-pound catfish he recently caught. Photo Source ncwildlife.org.
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Fayetteville Fishing Education Center Hosts Blue Catfishing Seminar

March 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

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. […]

Contains information on license requirements, inland fishing regulations, hunting regulations, trapping regulations, Game Lands regulations and restrictions, local laws, Big Game Harvest Reports, and Permit Hunt Opportunities. Source: NCwildlife.org
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NC Wildlife Commission to Conduct Nine Public Hearings

December 16, 2015 Kay Whatley

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 […]

John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center. Photo Source: ncwildlife.org.
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Pechmann Center Offers Winter Fly-Fishing Clinics

December 11, 2015 Guest Author or Contributor

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. […]

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Chuckle of the Issue: Phone Lines

August 16, 2013 Kay Whatley

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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