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Wildlife Commission Partners with City of Eden for new Boating Access Area in the Dan River

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is completing construction of a new boating access area at Draper Landing in Eden, Rockingham County. The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 1.

October 2, 2024 Committee Meetings CANCELED

WRC Committee Meetings, originally scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, have been canceled.

Public Notice of October 3, 2024 Commission Zoom Meeting

The board will meet virtually by Zoom on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.

Members of the public may join via Zoom by registering in advance.

Wildlife Commission Announces New North Bend Game Land

Duke Energy recently donated approximately 1,250 acres to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). The property consists of three tracts of land located below Lake James along the Catawba River in Burke County and will be enrolled into the game land program.

Changes in Effect for 2024-25 Deer Hunting Season in Western NC

New rules adopted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have shifted the timing of the western zone black-powder and gun seasons, and increased antlerless hunting opportunities in many western zone counties.

Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open Oct. 1 and Video Update to Setzer Hatchery closure

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Wildlife Agency to Hold National Hunting and Fishing Day Event

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NCWRC Executive Director Ingram to Retire After 34 Years of Service

After 34 years of service to the state of North Carolina, Cameron Ingram, executive director of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2024. Ingram has served as NCWRC executive director since August 2020. 

Wildlife Commission Seeks Comments on Proposed Temporary Rule Amendment Regarding Motorboats on White Lake

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) at its July business meeting adopted emergency and temporary rulemaking at White Lake in Bladen County that will require motorboats to travel perpendicular to the shore and at no wake speed within the restricted area at White Lake.

Go Outdoors Mobile App Issues

The Go Outdoors Mobile App is currently experiencing an issue with the display of this season’s Big Game Harvest Report Card (Deer & Turkey tags). Most users are currently seeing all of their tags including ones that have expired.