Inland Fisheries Division District 5 Habitat Work

Inland Fisheries Division District 5 Habitat Work

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 . . . 
Thursday, October 26, 2023/Author: NCWRC blogger/Number of views (1206)/Comments (0)/

Firearm Safety Reminders for Hunting Seasons

Firearm Safety Reminders for Hunting Seasons

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
Tuesday, October 10, 2023/Author: NCWRC blogger/Number of views (1124)/Comments (0)/

2023 State Fair

2023 State Fair

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

Wednesday, October 4, 2023/Author: NCWRC blogger/Number of views (1958)/Comments (0)/

Invasive Zebra Mussels Now Confirmed in North Carolina

The invasive species can disrupt water systems and cause negative ecological impacts

Friday, September 22, 2023/Author: Heather Hugh-Jones/Number of views (12684)/Comments (0)/

The Wildlife Commission Explains Black Bear Rehabilitation

The Wildlife Commission Explains Black Bear Rehabilitation

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the North Carolina Wildlife Commission (Commission) was contacted regarding a black bear suffering from injuries due to a collision with a motor vehicle on I-240 East near Montford Avenue in Asheville. The most humane option given the extent of injuries it sustained was to euthanize the bear.

In the case of vehicle collision or other situations where a bear is injured, Commission staff . . . MORE

Tuesday, June 13, 2023/Author: NCWRC blogger/Number of views (1839)/Comments (0)/

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