On Sept. 26, 2009, attend one of six free*, family-oriented events supported by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and learn about fishing, hunting and wildlife conservation in North Carolina.
Go fishing! Shoot a BB gun! See live animals!
Learn about North Carolina’s hunting heritage!
The events, held in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day, provide opportunities to connect with nature, test outdoor skills and learn about wildlife conservation through exhibits and demonstrations, many of which are interactive and hands on.
Times and activities vary for each event. Click on the map or link below to find out more about an event nearest to you. See you in September!
* The Greenwing National Hunting and Fishing Day event has a $20 registration fee.
| Event | Location | Time |
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge |
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
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National Hunting and Fishing Day at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education |
Corolla, N.C. |
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Winton, N.C. |
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
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Wildlife Expo 2009 at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center |
Fayetteville, N.C. |
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration at Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education |
Raleigh, N.C. |
Noon – 5 p.m. |
Dobson, N.C. |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
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National Hunting and Fishing Day at the Pisgah Center of Wildlife Education |
Pisgah Forest, N.C. |
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Click on the link below to view slideshows from last year’s events:
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Greenwing event, Corolla
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Wildlife Expo, Fayetteville
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National Hunting & Fishing Day, Raleigh
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National Hunting & Fishing Day, Pisgah Forest
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