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New rules adopted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have shifted the timing of the western zone black-powder and gun seasons, and increased antlerless hunting opportunities in many western zone counties.

Please note: since this press release was published, the dates for the Setzer Hatchery renovation have been changed. The information has been updated below.

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After 34 years of service to the state of North Carolina, Cameron Ingram, executive director of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2024. Ingram has served as NCWRC executive director since August 2020. 

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) at its July business meeting adopted emergency and temporary rulemaking at White Lake in Bladen County that will require motorboats to travel perpendicular to the shore and at no wake speed within the restricted area at White Lake.

The Go Outdoors Mobile App is currently experiencing an issue with the display of this season’s Big Game Harvest Report Card (Deer & Turkey tags). Most users are currently seeing all of their tags including ones that have expired.

Hyperphagia means a significant increase in appetite. And that is exactly what begins to happen to black bears this time of year.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is releasing more details about the prescribed burn that took place on Tuesday, June 13 at the Green Swamp Game Land in Brunswick County.

The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C.