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Wildlife Commission Notices Temporary Rule to Close Recreational Spotted Seatrout Harvest

During its business meeting on February 6, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to notice a temporary rule that would close the recreational harvest of spotted seatrout in inland and joint (by hook-and-line) fishing waters from May 1 through June 15, 2025.  

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Announces New Chief Deputy Director

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today that Christian Waters will serve as the agency’s next chief deputy director. For the last nine years, Waters has served as the agency’s chief of its Inland Fisheries Division.

Dr. Reid Wilson Laney Awarded for Contributions to State’s Wildlife

Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) awarded Dr. Reid Wilson Laney of Raleigh, NC, the Thomas L.

State Wildlife Agency Addressing Hurricane Impact to 2025 Trout Stocking Program

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is developing a plan for this year’s Public Mountain Trout Waters (PMTW) stocking program that will incorporate modifications needed due to major

An Opportunity to Support North Carolina’s Endangered and Nongame Wildlife

State taxpayers receiving a refund can simply check a box to fund more conservation efforts

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Announces New Executive Director

First North Carolina Live Rescue of a Manatee

A manatee has been successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County.

Asheville Bear Cub Successfully Released

The N.C.

Wrightsville Boating Access Area Changes During Renovations

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will begin its second phase of the Wrightsville Beach Boating Access Area renov

Dates Announced for State’s Annual Winter Small Impoundment Trout Stockings

Anglers, get your fishing gear ready. The N.C.