Bass Fishing
Invasive Alabama bass are spreading throughout North Carolina
Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now in more rivers and lakes than ever before and this is bad news. […]
Articles by NCWRC Release
Mountain Trout
NC modifies 2025 mountain trout stocking program
NC has modified its mountain trout stocking program for 2025 due to hurricane damage. […]
Fishing
NCWRC announces new public game land
The North Bend Game Land is among NCWRC’s newest additions of public land for sportsmen. […]
Newsletters
2024 NC turkey harvest is second highest ever
North Carolina hunters killed a total of 24,074 turkeys during the state’s spring season in 2024. […]
Outdoor Update
Federal Duck Stamp Changes in effect
Beginning July 1, electronic Federal Duck Stamps will be accessible to hunters for the entire season. […]
Mountain Trout
NC’s Delayed Harvest trout waters open June 1
The NCWRC will open 32 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 1, 2024. […]
Bird Hunting
NCWRC releases 2024-25 migratory game bird seasons
NCWRC announced the approved season dates, limits and regulations for the 2024-25 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons. […]
Fishing
Joe Budd named NCWRC Commissioner
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission welcomed returning Commissioner Joe Budd of Winston-Salem to its governing board on Jan. 30. […]
Newsletters
NCWRC closes striper harvest on Roanoke River Management Area
The NCWRC has closed the 2024 harvest season for stripers in North Carolina’s Roanoke River Management Area. […]
Deer Hunting
NCWRC seeks public comments for rule changes
It’s time for the public to let NCWRC know how they feel about proposed changes to fish and game laws. […]