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Close that mouth, squeeze that tail for proper fish measurement
Learn how to properly measure a fish so you’ll know if it’s legal to keep. […]
NCWRC
Events & Announcements
NCWRC conducting sobriety checkpoints this weekend
The NCWRC and other law enforcement agencies will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout the state during Memorial Day weekend. […]
Deer Hunting
NCWRC encourages public to leave young wildlife alone
The spring brings the birth of many wild creatures, and many encounters between them and humans. In almost every case, young wildlife is not lost, and hasn’t been abandoned, even if it appears that way to people. […]
Events & Announcements
Foothills Public Shooting Complex has reopened
Foothills Public Shooting Complex has reopened as of May 9, 2020. It is currently the only NCWRC-operated range that has reopened. […]
Newsletters
2020 Roanoke River striped bass harvest ends today
The harvest season for Roanoke River Management Area striped bass ends at 11:59 p.m. tonight, April 30. […]
Deer Hunting
N.C. 2019 deer harvest saw 6.7 percent increase
North Carolina’s 2019 deer harvest was up almost 7% from the previous three-year average. […]
Events & Announcements
Have you seen any pine snakes in N.C. recently?
The NCWRC would like to hear of sightings in SW N.C. Practicing social distancing by taking long walks in wooded areas? If so, biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are asking you to report
Deer Hunting
No CWD detected in N.C. deer herd
After testing thousands of whitetail deer collected by various means throughout the past year, the NCWRC has detected no signs of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state’s wild deer population. […]
Mountain Trout
NCWRC works to restore brook trout
The NCWRC is going the extra mile to help the state’s depleted areas hold self-sustaining populations of brook trout. […]
Events & Announcements
NCWRC urges compliance with COVID-19 restrictions
Do Your Part – Comply With COVID-19 Restrictions Turkey season starts this month. And fishing is on fire across the state. But many outdoorsmen are confused about whether either activity is allowed. That’s because the