Message from Cameron Ingram, NCWRC Director

A year unlike any other, 2020 posed a number of unprecedented challenges. Yet, in the midst of all the uncertainty, a silver lining emerged — a renewed love of the outdoors. Since May, when the stay-at-home orders were lifted, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has seen a 23 percent increase in inland fishing and hunting license sales. This additional funding helps the agency fulfill its mission and is reinvested in conservation efforts right here in our state.

As 2021 approaches, our agency will continue to encourage and promote an appreciation for the outdoors and North Carolina’s vast wildlife-associated recreational opportunities. When planning your next adventure, purchase or renew your hunting, fishing, or trapping license by visiting ncwildlife.org. Keep in mind the Wildlife Commission provides more than:

• 2 million acres of game lands for public hunting, trapping, fishing and other wildlife-associated recreation.
• 500 Public Fishing Areas
• 500 fish attractors in over 50 water bodies.
• 200 Boating Access Areas to over 100 water bodies. 
• 8 agency-owned or operated shooting ranges

Wishing you a healthy, happy New Year,

Cameron "Cam" Ingram, Executive Director

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission