Freshwater Fishing
NC’s first conviction of death by impaired boating
A 2020 fatal boating collision has resulted in NC’s firsst conviction of Death by Impaired Boating. […]
Articles by NCWRC Release
Mountain Trout
NC’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open Oct. 1
North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open on Oct. 1, 2023. These are made up of 33 streams and rivers in the state. […]
Hunting
Free hunting webinars from NCWRC
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is offering six free hunting-related webinars beginning in September through December. […]
Hunting
NCWRC’s fall hunting seminars
The NCWRC is offering six free hunting seminars this fall. The courses cover deer, waterfowl, squirrel, and upland bird hunting. […]
Dove
Find a public dove field near you
Find a public dove field near you and you’ll be ready for opening day. […]
Catfish
NC confirms new state record channel catfish
Justin Hall of Reidsville, NC caught North Carolina’s new state record channel catfish on May 21, 2023. The fish weighed 27 pounds, 7 ounces. […]
Fishing
Fish for free in NC waters on July 4
Resident and non-resident anglers can fish for free in North Carolina waters on July 4, 2023. […]
Mountain Trout
NC Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open June 3
The NCWRC will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 3 through Sept. 30. […]
Bird Hunting
NC releases 2023-24 waterfowl season dates, limits
NCWRC has announced the 2023-24 season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for waterfowl, webless migratory game bird and extended falconry seasons. […]
Mountain Trout
NC Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 1
North Carolina’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters will open on April 1, 2023. […]