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Prescribed burning benefits wildlife habitat
The NCWRC and SCDNR conduct prescribed burns during winter and spring to benefit wildlife habitat throughout the Carolinas. […]
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NCWRC investigating widespread fish kills from Hurricane Florence
Fisheries biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission continue to document widespread fish kills in eastern North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
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New inland striped bass limits on Tar, Neuse, and Pungo rivers
For the upcoming harvest season, a new size limit will be in place for inland waters within the Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today.
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Delayed Harvest trout regulations now if effect for 36 trout waters in WNC
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has implement Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations on 36 trout waters in 20 western North Carolina counties as of Oct. 1, 2018. Prior to Oct. 1, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters regulations apply to these waters.
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NCWRC offering, supporting family outdoor events this Saturday
On Sept. 22, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host or support four family-friendly outdoor skills events to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. The events, most of which are free, offer activities and exhibits that highlight the state’s rich hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation heritage.
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NCWRC announces closings, schedule changes due to Hurricane Florence
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has made several closings, cancellations and/or postponements due to Hurricane Florence.
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Lexington, SC angler sets new NC state record gray snapper
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified two state record fish, one establishing a state record for a gray snapper and the other breaking the record for a gag grouper.
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Artists sought for 2019 North Carolina duck stamp competition
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the Washington Tourism Development Authority are seeking artists for their annual N.C. Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Print competition.
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New archery range opens in Caswell County
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed construction on a new public archery range at the R. Wayne Bailey-Caswell Shooting Range. The new archery range, located at 3670 N.C. 86 South in Yanceyville, opened to the public on Aug. 30.
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Free deer hunting, processing seminars offered in Raleigh and Fayetteville
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Federation will offer eight free deer hunting and processing seminars in Raleigh and Fayetteville in September and October.
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Hunting out of state? Make sure you follow these rules on importing deer parts
Importation of whole carcasses from any member of the family Cervidae (e.g., deer, elk, moose, or reindeer/caribou) from any state, Canadian province, or foreign country outside of North Carolina is prohibited.
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Public input requested on Sunday hunting on select public lands
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking participation in an online survey to gauge public opinion on opening 61 select game lands across the state for Sunday hunting. The survey will be available through Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, and data collected will be used to evaluate options for Sunday hunting on game lands.