Freshwater Fishing
NCWRC seeking information on hellbender sightings
The NCWRC is asking anglers and other outdoorsmen to report sightings of hellbenders a/k/a water dogs. […]
NCWRC
Mountain Trout
Delayed Harvest regulations start back Oct. 1
Oct. 1, 2020 marks the first day of Delayed Harvest season on 36 trout waters in western North Carolina. […]
Deer Hunting
Sept. 26 is NC Youth Deer Hunting Day
North Carolina’s Youth Deer Hunting Day for 2020 will take place on Sept. 26, allowing hunters 17-years-old and younger to hunt with any legal weapon and kill deer of either sex. […]
Dove
Baiting and hunting laws for dove hunters
Do you know the baiting and hunting laws for dove season? This guide will help. […]
Fishing
NCWRC, DMF release striped bass stock reports
The NCWRC and NCDMF recently released a study on the status of North Carolina’s striped bass stock. […]
Events & Announcements
Newly renovated public fishing area in Yadkin County
This newly renovated access point on the Yadkin River offers some great fishing and scenery, and it’s best as a canoe and kayak launch. […]
Deer Hunting
NCWRC offering deer hunting, processing seminars
The NCWRC is offering free online deer hunting and processing seminars throughout the month of September. […]
Bear
N.C. hunters must validate big game harvest report cards
Big game hunters in North Carolina are reminded that they must validate their big game harvest report cards, and register their kills with NCWRC. […]
Dove
NCWRC reminds dove hunters of safety and ethics
Dove season opens Sept. 5, 2020 for North Carolina hunters, and the NCWRC would like to remind hunters to practice safe and ethical behavior. […]
Bear
Time to apply for N.C. permit hunting opportunities
It’s time to apply for permit hunting opportunities, and the NCWRC’s offerings include big game, small game, nuisance animals, and waterfowl hunts. […]
Dove
Find a public dove field near you
Find a public dove field near you and you’ll be ready for opening day. […]
Fishing
NCWRC publishes 2020-21 regulations booklet
The NCWRC has published the new game and fish regulation booklet which goes into effect Aug. 1, 2020. […]
Deer Hunting
NC’s ban on deer urine attractants delayed
North Carolina’s ban on natural deer urine attractants, which was set to begin in August 2020, has now been delayed until the end of the upcoming deer season. […]
Catfish
The biggest myth about catfish baits
It’s a common myth, even among avid anglers. But the truth is, using bream as catfish bait will not get you tossed under the jailhouse. […]