Press Releases

The Billion Dollar Impact of North Carolina’s Mountain Trout Fishing

State Wildlife Agency Reports Increase in Serious and Fatal Firearm-Related Hunting Incidents

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Law Enforcement Division is experiencing an increase in firearm-related hunting incidents this year involving serious injury and fatalities. NCWRC reminds hunters to practice firearm safety when hunting or using firearms.

Wildlife Commission Seeks Public Comments for Proposed 2024-2025 Rule Changes

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has opened the public comment period for proposed rule changes to the 2024-2025 regulations related to wildlife management, inland fisheries and game lands. The comment period will be open through Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. 

Wildlife Agency Confirms First Case of CWD in Franklin County, North Carolina

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) confirms a 2.5-year-old female white-tailed deer harvested in Franklin County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

An Endangered Aquatic Species is Given a Second Chance at a Wild Life

Dates Announced for State’s Annual Winter Trout Stockings

Expansion Begins for State’s Wildlife Law Enforcement Training Facility

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First Conviction of Death by Impaired Boating in North Carolina

A fatal boating collision investigation led by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission law enforcement officers has resulted in the first conviction of Death by Impaired Boating in North Carolina.

New 2024 Wildlife Agency Program Aims to Improve Target Shooting Skills

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to take the 2024 Top Shot Challenge.

Wildlife Commission Announces 2023 Small Game Award Recipients

The Broadwell Family of Bladen County and Orton Plantation (Orton) in Brunswick County are the 2023 recipients of the prestigious Lawrence G.