A year unlike any other, 2020 posed a number of unprecedented challenges. Yet, in the midst of all the uncertainty, a silver lining emerged — a renewed love of the outdoors. Since May, when the stay-at-home orders were lifted, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has seen a 23 percent increase in inland fishing . . . MORE

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Wildlife Management Division has selected Chris Kelly as the Biologist of the Year. READ MORE

Every spring, black bears emerge from their dens and become more active. It’s also the time of year when black bear cubs may get separated from their mother as the family group explores . . . READ MORE

The North Carolina chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation has had a long and successful partnership with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Since 2016, we have been able to deepen this already great partnership through the fundraising support of our members throughout the state. Our relationships with Commission staff across the state have allowed us to make huge strides toward our state goals under our “Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt Initiative”. The three legs of this initiative . . . READ MORE

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking volunteers for its annual Deer Jawbone Submission program. Jawbones should be submitted from does and bucks of all ages, not just large deer. READ MORE