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Wildlife Commission Announces 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Totals

Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) 2024 Wild Turkey Harvest Summary report show that hunters recorded 24,074 birds harvested statewide in 2024, including 2,372 birds taken during the youth season.

Public Comment Sought for Temporary Amendment for Needmore Game Land in Macon and Swain Counties

Because of the changes to the 2024 deer season, this amendment is needed to remove the one day of introductory antlerless deer harvest during the gun season on the Needmore Game Land in Macon and Swain Counties, and will align Needmore Game Land to the same antlerless deer season structure as the

Public Comment Sought for Flounder Temporary Amendment

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) has stated they will not open the recreational flounder harvest season in 2024 due to the recreational sector exceeding the 2023 harvest allotment.

Wildlife Law Enforcement Enhance Efforts to Reduce Impaired Boating During the Busy July 4 Holiday

Changes to Fees Take Effect July 1, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 13, 2024) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing an increase to fees for hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses, permits, stamps and certifications, which will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

Public Notice of June 6, 2024 Commission Meeting

Public notice for June 6, 2024 Committee Meeting. (PDF).

Public Notice of June 5, 2024 Committee Meetings

Public notice for June 5, 2024 Committee Meetings (PDF).

Johnston County Native and Business Owner Sworn in as Wildlife Commissioner

Jan. 25, 2024 Public Notice of Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Meeting

Illegal Night Deer Hunting Leads to Convictions with Hefty Penalties

An anonymous tip to the N.C.