Fishing
Conservation icon Bridges dies at 87
North Carolina’s outdoor enthusiasts and its wildlife lost an icon May 18, 2021 with the passing of Eddie Bridges. […]
NCWRC
Freshwater Fishing
Rhodes Pond Dam construction to begin in June
The Rhodes Pond Dam construction project, which has undergone delays for years, is back on track to start in June 2021. […]
Mountain Trout
2021 Delayed Harvest season opens June 5
The 2021 Delayed Harvest trout season opens June 5 and runs through Sept. 30 for North Carolina’s 36 designated delayed harvest trout waters. […]
Mountain Trout
NCWRC resumes trout stocking in WNC
The NCWRC has resumed their trout stocking schedule after a brief shutdown last week. The revised schedule is available to the public. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Youth fishing events planned throughout N.C. in May, June
The NCWRC, along with several other sponsors, is hosting dozens of youth fishing events throughout North Carolina during May and June 2021. […]
Mountain Trout
NCWRC postpones trout stocking schedule
The Colonial Pipeline disruption has caused a disruption for trout anglers. The NCWRC has postponed its trout stocking schedule until the fuel situation stabilizes. […]
Events & Announcements
May workshop schedule for Pechmann Fishing Education Center
Fish cooking and preparation, as well as numerous other fishing-related workshops, are being offered this month at the Pechmann Fishing Education Center. […]
Newsletters
North Carolina’s 2021-22 migratory game bird seasons are set
North Carolina’s 2021-22 migratory game bird seasons have been set. […]
Hunting
Elkin High, Gray Stone Middle win YHEST top honors
Top honors for North Carolina’s 2021 Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament state championship went to Elkin High School and Gray Stone Middle School. […]
Deer
N.C.’s deer harvest increased in 2020-21 season
North Carolina’s deer harvest during the 2020-21 season increased over the previous three years. Hunters killed 169,973 total deer during the season. […]