Deer
North Carolina deer tests positive for CWD
A deer that was harvested in Yadkin County, N.C. during a December 2021 hunt is the first in the state to test positive for CWD. […]
NCWRC
Fishing
Pechmann Fishing Education Center’s April schedule
The NCWRC’s Pechmann Fishing Education Center has released their schedule of fishing education workshops for April 2022. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Mudpuppy and hellbender sightings requested
The NCWRC is requesting reports from anyone seeing a mudpuppy or hellbender in the wild throughout North Carolina. […]
Environmental
Avian flu mortalities confirmed in North Carolina
Officials from multiple N.C. agencies have confirmed the first documented wild bird mortalities due to avian flu. […]
Newsletters
Public comments requested for 2022-23 migratory game bird seasons
The NCWRC is requesting public comment on the 2022-23 migratory game bird hunting seasons by March 25, 2022. […]
Mountain Trout
NC’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 2
North Carolina’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters will open April 2, 2022. The season will run through Feb. 28, 2023. […]
Newsletters
N.C. turkey hunting season opens early April
North Carolina’s 2022 turkey hunting season begins April 2 for youth hunters, and opens statewide on April 9. […]
Mountain Trout
NCWRC Fishing Education Team announces March classes
The fishing education staff of the NCWRC will offer classes in the natural environment of the North Carolina mountains this month. […]
Hunting
Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments scheduled for March
More than 3,500 students will compete in the NCWRC’s 44th annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments in March. […]
Hunting
N.C. state archery tournament champions announced
Startown Elementary, East Burke Middle, and South Caldwell High schools won their respective divisions at the N.C. state archery tournament. […]