Celebrate Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife Conservation in North Carolina
Join the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission on Sept. 23, 2017 as we celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina. The Wildlife Commission is hosting or supporting free, family-oriented events that highlight our state’s extraordinary hunting and fishing heritage and remarkable wildlife conservation efforts through the years.
Interactive activities and demonstrations vary for each event, but all provide unique opportunities for participants of all ages to connect with nature and test their outdoors skills. A few of the activities include:
- Fishing;
- Archery;
- Air rifle range;
- Rifle and shotgun shooting range;
- Reptile and amphibian exhibit;
- Raptors exhibit;
- Outdoors cooking;
- Tracking and game recovery;
- And much more!
TAKE THE PLEDGE! Take someone hunting, fishing or target shooting from Aug. 14-Sept. 23, 2017 and enter a chance to win a NASCAR or Ultimate Outdoor Experience. Learn more
Coinciding with National Hunting and Fishing Day, Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed Sept. 23, 2017 as Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina, recognizing the many and varied social, cultural, economic and ecological benefits of hunting and angling. Read the entire proclamation issued by Cooper on Sept. 14, 2017.
To find a National Hunting and Fishing Day event near you, see table below.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
* The Greenwing National Hunting and Fishing Day event at Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge is $25 per participant and includes a rod and reel combo, bait, a t-shirt, Fish for Fun bags and a Greenwing membership.
**The Greenwing Kids' Fishing Event at McKinney Lake Fish Hatchery is $20 per participant and includes lunch,rod-and-reel combo, hat, a T-shirt, duck call, and a Greenwing membership.