Bass Fishing
Check out these blackwater rivers for summer bass
Don’t let the summer heat get you down. You can still catch plenty of bass on topwater lures in these blackwater rivers. […]
Statewide NC
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Public input requested on Sunday hunting on select public lands
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking participation in an online survey to gauge public opinion on opening 61 select game lands across the state for Sunday hunting. The survey will be available through Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, and data collected will be used to evaluate options for Sunday hunting on game lands. […]
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9 people rescued from burning fishing boat near Hatteras Inlet
Nine people were rescued by other boats in the Hatteras charter fleet after their vessel caught fire last week. […]
Turkey Hunting
NCWRC requesting help with reporting wild turkey observations
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public assistance in reporting observations of wild turkeys this summer. […]
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Free fishing workshops offered throughout July
Whether you’d like to build your own fishing rod, learn how to tie your own fishing flies, know the basics of kayak fishing, or take a fishing workshop with your family, the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center has a program for you in July. […]
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Hickory 4th-grader wins NASP National Championship
A fourth-grader from Ray Childers Elementary School is the first-ever student from North Carolina to win top honors at the recent National Archery in Schools (NASP) Tournament and the Centershot Ministries National Tournament held in Louisville, Ky. […]
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Free fishing, wildlife workshops offered throughout July
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels throughout the month of July. Online registration is required for the workshops, which are open on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
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NCWRC announces July 4 as free fishing day
On July 4, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites anglers and would-be anglers of all ages to go fishing — for free. From 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina — resident and non-residents alike — can fish in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without purchasing a fishing license or additional trout fishing privilege. […]
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North Carolina boat grabs Big Rock lead on second day
Two blue mariln were brought to the scales on Tuesday’s second day of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, and a 518.5-pound fish leads the six-day tournament. […]
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NCWRC opens two new fishing areas
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has partnered with Alleghany and Surry counties to provide anglers with two new public fishing areas on the New River and Ararat River. […]