The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will host an Introduction to Falconry Workshop presented by the North American Falconers Association on Saturday, September 11, 2021, 8:30am-4pm. The event will be held in-person at the Centennial Campus […]
The North Carolina Bird Atlas looks to harness the power of birdwatchers to advance avian research and conservation A group of government agencies, universities and nonprofit organizations will launch the first-ever NC Bird Atlas survey […]
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission revealed the winner of the 2020 Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition last week. The winning image is a portrait shot of a common grackle, a blackbird native to […]
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission has unveiled a new online reporting tool for people to report sightings of feral swine or their damage. Feral swine, also called wild boar and feral hogs, are an invasive […]
With fall temperatures falling, bear activity is increasing, and biologists with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission are reminding people to protect themselves and bears by following the six BearWise® Basics to reduce potential conflicts. Bears’ […]
Now that the weather is warm, more people are starting to see snakes in their backyards, along trails, and in the woods. However, seeing a snake outside is no cause for alarm — if […]
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to report any sightings of barn owls to the agency. Commission biologists are seeking barn owl observations to help them learn more about habitat needs […]
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 […]
Fisheries biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission continue to document widespread fish kills in eastern North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Florence. The fish kills are the result of significant declines in […]
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 Ryan Kennemur, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 23, 2017, at 10:30am, to celebrate the opening of the new Hertford […]
By Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC B.A.S.S., Riley’s Catch, and Union Parks and Recreation, is seeking volunteers to help build artificial fish attractors at Cane Creek Park. Volunteers […]
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 […]
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 Jessie Birckhead, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC State Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, is holding two coyote conflict management workshops for landowners who want to learn about available […]
Wildlife Commission Provides Alligator Tips and Regulations Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org As the weather warms and alligator sightings become more numerous, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission reminds the public that feeding, harassing or killing […]
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. […]
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