Publications

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Cover Image2012-13 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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Contact:
Obtain a digest from one our Wildlife Service Agents.
 
Write or Call:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1707
(919) 707-0391
Cover Image2012-13 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.

Online:
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Write or Call:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

1722 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1722
(919) 707-0050
Cover ImageCounty 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
Cover ImageWildlife 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.		Learn more about the magazine and how to subscribe.
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Cover ImageBald Eagle Fact SheetThis fact sheet developed in 2005 discusses bald eagle population decline, establishing new population, survey and monitoring, technical guidance, recovery practices and and how you can help protect the bald eagle.
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Cover ImageBats Fact SheetThis fact sheet developed in 2005 discusses bat benefits, monitoring, protection, education and how you can help protect the bat species.
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Cover ImageBird Houses and FeedersThis publication contains beautifully illustrated instructions for designing and constructing bird houses and feeders. Also covers improvements you can make to nesting habitats.
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Cover ImageBirds of Sandy Bush Game LandsThis list contains 153 species of birds observed by NCWRC biologists and Elisha Mitchel Audubon Society members since 2005.Download the Sandy Mush Game Land Birding Check List (PDF)
Cover ImageBog Turtle Fact SheetThis fact sheet developed in 2006 discusses the Bog Turtle Project, species status, habitat loss, tagging, surveys and monitoring and how you can help protect the bog turtle.Download the fact sheet (low resolution)

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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.

By Mail
Request a copy be mailed to you
(opens in a new window)

View Online:
Flip book (opens in a new window)

Download PDF booklet
 
Contact:
Obtain a digest from one our Wildlife Service Agents.
 
Write or Call:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1707
(919) 707-0391
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.

Online:
Download the booklet

Write or Call:

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.

Download the report (pdf)
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.		Download quick facts brochure
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!

Subscribe online to receive e-mail notices when The Upland Gazette is available online.

Download subscription form to receive a copy of the Upland Gazette.


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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.

Download the 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.

Information provided by The Hunting Heritage Program		Download the brochure
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.		Learn more about the magazine and how to subscribe.
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Cover Image2012-13 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.

By Mail
Request a copy be mailed to you
(opens in a new window)

View Online:
Flip book (opens in a new window)

Download PDF booklet
 
Contact:
Obtain a digest from one our Wildlife Service Agents.
 
Write or Call:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1707
(919) 707-0391
Cover ImageBest Management Practices for Trapping Beaver in the United StatesTrapping Best Management Practices (BMPs) provide options, allowing for discretion and decision making in the field. BMPs are meant to be implemented in a voluntary and educational approach and do not present a single choice that can or must be applied in all cases. BMPs are the product of ongoing work that may be updated as additional traps are identified through future scientific testing.Download the manual
Cover ImageBest Management Practices for Trapping Bobcats in the United StatesTrapping Best Management Practices (BMPs) provide options, allowing for discretion and decision making in the field. Best Management Practices are meant to be implemented in a voluntary and educational approach, and do not present a single choice that can or must be applied in all cases. BMPs are the product of on-going work that may be updated as additional traps are identified through future scientific testing.Download the manual
Cover ImageBest Management Practices for Trapping Coyotes in the Eastern United StatesTrapping Best Management Practices (BMPs) provide options, allowing for discretion and decision making in the field. Best Management Practices are meant to be implemented in a voluntary and educational approach, and do not present a single choice that can or must be applied in all cases. BMPs are the product of on-going work that may be updated as additional traps are identified through future scientific testing.Download the manual
Cover ImageBest Management Practices for Trapping Gray Foxes in the United StatesTrapping Best Management Practices (BMPs) provide options, allowing for discretion and decision making in the field. Best Management Practices are meant to be implemented in a voluntary and educational approach, and do not present a single choice that can or must be applied in all cases. BMPs are the product of on-going work that may be updated as additional traps are identified through future scientific testing.Download the manual
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Fishing Access for the Coastal Region of North CarolinaThis guide contains information on fishing in the coastal region of North Carolina. Types of access, fish species available and universally accessible amenities are included.View online:
Download the guide. (PDF)
Fishing Access for the Mountain Region of North CarolinaThis guide contains information on fishing in the Mountain region of North Carolina. Types of access, fish species available and universally accessible amenities are included.View online:
Download the guide (PDF)
Fishing Access for the Piedmont Region of North CarolinaThis guide contains information on fishing in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Types of access, fish species available and universally accessible amenities are included. View online:
Download the guide (PDF)
North Carolina Trout Fishing MapsThis map book not only contains maps of the trout waters open to public fishing, but they are color-coded according to the signs posted on the streams, which detail the trout regulations in effect. In addition, the maps show the location of game lands, state parks and fishing rules in effect on the Blue Ridge Parkway.This book is available for $12. There are three ways to order the booklet.

Online:
To order online, go to http://www.ncwildstore.com/troutfismapb.html

By telephone:
To order by telephone using your credit card, call 1-866-WILDSHOP
(1-866-945-3746) or 919 707-0393.

See map updates since initial printing. (PDF)
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Age and Growth of FishesThis publication describes fish longevity and growth and how habitat can affect growth rate.This pamphlet is available free of charge.

To order by telephone:
Call the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Inland Fisheries at 919 707-0220.

View online:
Download the pamphlet. (PDF)

Write:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
Catfishes of North CarolinaThis pamphlet contains information on how to identify the catfish species found in North Carolina waters. It also provides information on catfish fishing tips, regulations and fishing hot spots.This booklet is available free of charge.

To order by telephone:
Call the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Inland Fisheries at 919 707-0220.

View online:
Download the booklet. (PDF)

Write:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
Do you know the difference between a northern snakehead and a bowfin?FLYER NOTICE: It is unlawful to transport, purchase, possess or sell live snakehead in North Carolina. If you catch a snakehead, DO NOT RELEASE IT! Keep the fish, freeze it or place it on ice and contact N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.Download the flyer (PDF)
Herring and Shad in North CarolinaThis pamphlet contains information on how to identify the six herring and shad species found in North Carolina waters. It also provides information on conserving herring and shad populations in North Carolina's coastal rivers.Access online:
Download the guide. (PDF)

Order by Telephone:
This booklet is available free of charge. To order by telephone, call the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Inland Fisheries at 919 707-0220.

Write:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
North Carolina Sport Fish Identification Pocket GuideThis pocket-sized guide contains information on various freshwater sport fish species that inhabit our state's waters.

Learn more about Sport Fish in the Fishing Species section.		This guide is available free of charge.

To order by telephone:
Call the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Inland Fisheries at 919 707-0220.

Write:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
Pond Management GuideThis guide contains information on how to stock and manage recreational ponds properly, including the basic principles and requirements for maintaining high-quality fishing and solving pond problems.This guide is available free of charge.

To order by telephone:
Call the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Inland Fisheries at (919) 707-0220. Copies can also be obtained from the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.

View online:
Download the Pond Management Guide. (PDF)

Write:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
Smallmouth Bass in Western North Carolina Streams and RiversThis pamphlet summarizes a study conducted between 2007 and 2009 by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to determine the distribution of smallmouth bass and collect population data from several rivers and streams in western North Carolina.Download the pamphlet. (PDF)
Trout Fishing Partnership OpportunitiesThis brochure discusses trout fishing partnership opportunities for communities in western North Carolina with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.Download the brochure. (PDF)
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2012-13 North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting, and 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.

By Mail
Request a copy be mailed to you
(opens in a new window)

View Online:
Flip book (opens in a new window)

Download PDF booklet
 
Contact:
Obtain a digest from one our Wildlife Service Agents.
 
Write or Call:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1707 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1707
(919) 707-0391
Coastal, Joint, and Inland Fishing Waters Designations in North CarolinaThis guide to North Carolina’s Coastal, Joint, and Inland fishing waters, listed by county, is intended to serve as a quick reference in determining the designations of these named water bodies.Download the guide. (PDF)
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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. (PDF)
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.Download the brochure. (PDF)
Ready, Set, Go Fishing!Coloring and acitivity book for children. This guide is available free of charge.Order by telephone:
Call the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Inland Fisheries at 919 707-0220.

Write:
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
1721 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1721
Sport Fish Restoration in North CarolinaLearn more about the Sport Fish Restoration Project and its accomplishments in this report.Download the report. (PDF)
The Economic Impact of Mountain Trout Fishing in North CarolinaA study on the economic impacts of trout fishing opportunities provided and managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.Download a two page summary of this report (PDF)

Download the full 69 page report (PDF)
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Cover ImageBoating Access Area GuideThis guide is now available online only and may be downloaded from our website. The guide contains directions to all boating access areas maintained by the NCWRC in alphabetical order by body of water and county, and descriptions and sketches of navigation and warning buoys that NCWRC field personnel place and maintain. This guide also is available each year in the Spring Fishing & Boating Guide produced by Wildlife in North Carolina magazine. A subscription to Wildlife in North Carolina insures that you receive the latest boating access information each year.Online:
View NCWRC boating access areas online!

Download:
To download the entire guide, click here.
Cover ImageNorth Carolina Coastal Boating GuideThis guide is now available online and may be downloaded from our website. Limited copies are available by calling. The guide features a map of the state’s coastline, along with information about boating safety, museums and parks, boating access areas, marinas, boatyards, recreation, licenses and fishing piers. It also offers facts on the Intracoastal Waterway and other coastal resources. This guide also is available each year in the Spring Fishing & Boating Guide produced by Wildlife in North Carolina magazine. A subscription to Wildlife in North Carolina insures that you receive the latest coastal boating access information each year.

Download:
Download the large version of the Coastal Boating Guide. (PDF is a large file, 6 MB)
Or
Download a multiple-page version of the map as it appears in the Spring Fishing & Boating Guide.

Online:
View NCWRC boating access areas online!

Call:
Call the Engineering and Lands Management at (919)-707-0150
Cover ImageNorth Carolina Report of Boating Accidents and FatalitiesThe purpose of this annual report is to provide statistical information on the causes, frequency and location of serious boating accidents. These statistics are analyzed to aid in determining the direction of measures to deter boating accidents.

Caution: Files are large so may take time to download.

Download:

2011 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

2010 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

2009 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

2008 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

2007 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

2006 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

2005 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

2004 Boating Accident and Fatalities Report (pdf)

Write:
North Carolina Wildlife Commission
Wildlife Enforcement Division
1717 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1717     

Call:
Call the Wildlife Enforcement Division at
(919) 707-0030
Cover ImageVessel Operator’s GuideThis Vessel Operator’s Guide is produced by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as a convenient reference to the requirements of North Carolina boating laws and regulations. This edition brings the Guide up to date through January 1, 2010.Download the guide. (PDF)
Cover ImageWildlife 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.		Learn more about the magazine and how to subscribe.