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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. 

Bear Appetites Spiking to Prepare for Denning Season

Hyperphagia means a significant increase in appetite. And that is exactly what begins to happen to black bears this time of year.

Wildlife Commission Issues Timeline of Events for Prescribed Fire at Green Swamp Game Land (Updated)

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is releasing more details about the prescribed burn that took place on Tuesday, June 13 at the Green Swamp Game Land in Brunswick County.

Dove Season Opens September 2, 2024

The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C.

Wildlife Commission Swears in New Officers

Wildlife Commission Announces 2024 Recreational Flounder Season

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) approved a temporary amendment to the flounder rule at their business meeting on July 25th that was subsequently approved by the N.C. Rules Review Commission (RRC) on July 31st.

Wildlife Agency to Install Pitt County’s First Public Fishing Area in Grimesland

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has entered into an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to open a public fishing area (PFA) on an NCDOT 555-acre property in Grimesland.  

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.

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.