Hunting Publications

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2012-13 North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Regulations DigestContains information on license requirements, inland fishing regulations, hunting regulations, trapping regulations, Game Lands regulations and restrictions, local laws, Big Game Harvest Reports, and Permit Hunt Opportunities.This publication is available free of charge.

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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
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County Fox Harvest Seasons Legislated by the North Carolina General AssemblyThis document provides a general listing of current statutes pertaining to allowing the harvest of foxes by the NCGA. It includes all known “local laws” as well as a listing of those counties that fall under the fox firearms season set by G.S. 113-291-4A. “Local laws” which prohibit an activity or harvest are listed in the Regulations Digest.Download the document
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2012-13 Permit Hunt Opportunities BookletThis publication provides a list of unique permit hunting opportunites for licensed hunters. Hunts are available across the state and information is provided here for each location and also procedures for applying.

This publication is furnished free through the courtesy of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

1707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1707
(919) 707-0391
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2010 Hunting Matters!  "Hats On" Mentoring Campaign Final ReportThis publication provides the results of a statewide mentoring campaign conducted to bring awareness to the importance of the individual hunter’s role in maintaining our hunting heritage while gaining better understanding of barriers to hunter recruitment and retention in North Carolina.Download the report.
Hunting Heritage Program BrochureThis publication provides information about the Hunting Heritage Program.Download the Hunting Heritage Program brochure
Hunting Heritage Program Strategic PlanThe intent of this strategic plan is to provide focus for one or more of the WRC divisions to utilize in addressing hunter recruitment and retention issues.Download the document
The 2005 Maintaining the Heritage Workshop Report

Hunter Retention and Recruitment in North Carolina:
Analysis and Implications from The "Maintaining the Heritage" 2005 Workshop
This publication provides the results of a hunter recruitment and retention workshop that was conducted to develop recommendations for effective actions to increase hunter recruitment and retention in North Carolina and to preserve North Carolina’s hunting heritage.Download the report
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Fox and Coyote Populations Study Final Report (April 1, 2012)

In June 2011, the North Carolina General Assembly directed the Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) to study fox and coyote populations and to recommend management methods and controls designed to ensure statewide conservation of fox populations while managing adverse effects of coyote populations. Since that time, the Commission has gathered information about the attitudes and perspectives of numerous stakeholder groups.

In addition, the Commission compiled all available information on the harvest and status of foxes and coyotes by hunters and trappers. Included herein is a detailed presentation of the different authorities for regulating take of foxes and coyotes, including the Commission’s limited authority for regulating take of foxes, and the resulting significant variation in fox hunting and trapping seasons.

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QUICK FACTS: From the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (USFWS)The 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation is a comprehensive source of wildlife-related recreation information. Information is provided in national and state printed reports and at
http://federalaid.fws.gov/surveys/surveys.html.
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Tarheel WildlifeA Guide for Managing Wildlife on Private Lands In North Carolina.Download the publication
Upland GazetteStay up-to-date with North Carolina small game issues and wildlife habitat information in the Upland Gazette newsletter!

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Wildlife Restoration in North Carolina

Learn more about the Wildlife Restoration Program in North Carolina and its accomplishments in this report.

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Game and Fish RecipesA collection of favorite recipes from employees, friends and family of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.Download the recipe booklet.
Public and Private Recreational Shooting Opportunities in N.C.This publication provides locations of public and private recreational shooting ranges in North Carolina.

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Hunter Education Program Newsletter - Summer 2012 The Hunter Education Instructors' Newsletter is published quarterly.Download the newsletter
Hunter Education Program Newsletter - Fall 2012 The Hunter Education Instructors' Newsletter is published quarterly.Download the newsletter.
Hunter Education Program Newsletter - Spring 2012 The Hunter Education Instructors' Newsletter is published quarterly.Download the newsletter
Wildlife in North CarolinaWildlife in North Carolina magazine is the official educational publication of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It is dedicated to the sound conservation of North Carolina's wildlife and other interrelated natural resources and also to the environment we share with them.

Subscribers to this magazine can enjoy exceptional color photography and great articles on hunting, fishing, natural areas, wildlife research and our state's environment.
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