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Wildlife Agency Offers Guidance as Animal Encounters Increase in Spring

This Tuesday, March 19, we officially welcome back spring. Some familiar (and not-so-familiar) critters begin emerging from their winter slumbers and start producing offspring.

Public Comment Period Now Open for 2024-2025 Migratory Game Bird Seasons

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking public comment on the 2024-2025 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for waterfowl, webless migratory species and extended falconry. 

Winston-Salem Business Owner Sworn in as Wildlife Commissioner

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) welcomes returning Commissioner Joseph (Joe) R. Budd of Winston-Salem to its governing board. Budd was sworn in on Jan 30. He previously served as NCWRC’s District 7 commissioner from 2014 to 2020. 

Is That a Bear Den? Do Not Disturb!

What may initially appear to be just a pile of brush, a crawl space or a hollowed-out tree, may actually be the winter home of a bear, and possibly its cubs.

Public Comment Period Opens for Temporary Rules to Implement New Mandatory Harvest Reporting Law

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are accepting public comments on temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting requirements passed by the N.C.

Public Comment Sought for Sea Turtle Conservation Plan

The plan will guide the agency’s efforts to maintain and increase populations of five species of sea turtles that nest on North Carolina beaches, primarily from May to August, and are declining in the state.

Closed Harvest Season for Striped Bass on Roanoke River in 2024

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State Wildlife Agency Requests Public Support of Endangered Bat

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Wildlife Commission Welcomes New Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Membe

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An Opportunity to Support North Carolina’s Endangered and Nongame Wildlife

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