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Wildlife Law Enforcement Enhance Efforts to Reduce Impaired Boating During the Busy July 4 Holiday

Changes to Fees Take Effect July 1, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. (June 13, 2024) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing an increase to fees for hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses, permits, stamps and certifications, which will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

Public Notice of June 6, 2024 Commission Meeting

Public notice for June 6, 2024 Committee Meeting. (PDF).

Public Notice of June 5, 2024 Committee Meetings

Public notice for June 5, 2024 Committee Meetings (PDF).

Johnston County Native and Business Owner Sworn in as Wildlife Commissioner

Jan. 25, 2024 Public Notice of Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Meeting

Illegal Night Deer Hunting Leads to Convictions with Hefty Penalties

An anonymous tip to the N.C.

Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Open June 1

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open 32 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 1 through Sept. 30. 

Wildlife Commission Adopts New Regulations

Commissioners at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have adopted the new rules for the 2024-25 seasons effective Aug 1.

Why Are There So Many Bear Sightings Right Now?

This time of year, North Carolina experiences an increase in people reporting that they’ve seen a bear, in both rural and urban areas of the Mountains, Coast and even the Piedmont. Calls to the N.C.