New Bern resident (and Clemson alum) David H. Allen has been named recipient of the 2023 Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award. It’s one of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) most prestigious recognitions given to individuals who make outstanding contributions to wildlife diversity in North Carolina and are considered . . . more

Fish can run (swim) but we believe they can’t hide . . . . from you! The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) District 5 Inland Fisheries personnel have been busy working to improve fish habitat for North Carolina anglers. NCWRC thanks the Kevin VanDam Foundation, MossBack Fish Habitat and MinnKota for donating fish attractors recently deployed in B. E. Jordan Reservoir. Personnel from the NCWRC’s Inland Fisheries . . . 

t’s a busy time of year for the North Carolina hunting community. Blackpowder and gun deer hunting seasons begin this month, as well as duck, bear, small game and other hunting seasons. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters of the following firearm safety tips.

• Always positively identify your target before pulling the trigger. To ensure the safest shot, . . . MORE

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will once again be at the 2023 N.C. State Fair in Raleigh from Oct. 12-22. Our exhibit and its location have changed this year. Historically, the main attraction at our exhibit has been the pellet range and unfortunately, we are no longer able to acquire the pellet gun equipment necessary to operate the range. Given that, our new open-air exhibit will be located just inside Gate 7 in an area up from the NC Forest Service and NC Soil & Water Conservation. It will showcase unique equipment used by wildlife professionals in the conservation of wildlife and habitat restoration . . . MORE