Mountain Trout
Hatchery-supported trout waters closing temporarily March 1
Western N.C.’s hatchery-supported trout waters will close from March 1 through April 6 so the NCWRC can perform stocking in preparation for 2019’s opening day. […]
NCWRC
Deer Hunting
Prescribed burning benefits wildlife habitat
The NCWRC and SCDNR conduct prescribed burns during winter and spring to benefit wildlife habitat throughout the Carolinas. […]
Fishing
Do I need a license to fish in my own private pond?
Do anglers in the Carolinas need a license to fish in their own ponds? Usually, the answer is no, but in some cases, the answer may surprise you. […]
Events & Announcements
Carter Witten named to lead N.C. Marine Patrol
Carter Witten replaced Dean Nelson as the top officer in the North Carolina Marine Patrol in February 2019. […]
Featured
NCWRC offering 4 free fishing clinics in February
The NCWRC is offering four free fly fishing clinics throughout the month of February at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville. […]
Featured
NCWRC, NWTF offering free turkey hunting seminars
The NCWRC and NWTF are offering numerous turkey hunting seminars throughout North Caroilna in March to help prepare hunters for the 2019 season, which begins in April and runs through May. […]
Ducks
Mallard limit cut in half for 2019-20
Hunters in the Carolinas will only be allowed a limit of two mallards during the 2019-20 season due to a decline in the species along the Atlantic flyway. […]
Deer Hunting
Police officer euthanizes deer that attacked several people
An Aiken County, S.C. police officer euthanized a young spike buck after the deer attacked numerous people over the course of a few days in the town of Aiken. […]
Events & Announcements
Conservation leader Bridges will join N.C. Sports Hall of Fame
Eddie Bridges of Greensboro, N.C., who currently serves as executive director of the N.C. Heritage Foundation, will be inducted into the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame on May 3, 2019 in Raleigh. […]
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NCDMF seeking opinions on striper fishing proposal
The NCDMF is seeking public comments about a proposed law that would temporarily restrict anglers from keeping striped bass in certain rivers along the coast of North Carolina. […]