Beginning Aug. 1, waterfowl hunters in North Carolina will have the option of purchasing a federal duck stamp electronically. The new “Duck E-Stamp,” which goes into effect on Aug. 1, allows the Wildlife Commission to sell stamps electronically through its wildlife service agents, online, and by phone, for $16 plus a $2 transaction fee. Hunters who purchase a duck e-stamp will receive electronic authorization immediately and the actual stamp by mail within 45 days of purchase. More
Several changes to North Carolina’s hunting, inland fishing and trapping licenses will go into effect Aug. 1. Changes include: a new bear mgmt. e-stamp; increased fees for certain short-term, annual and nonresident lifetime licenses; new eligibility requirements for senior licenses; and elimination of county licenses. More
After a recently completed statewide survey, the Wildlife Commission concluded that Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a transmissible and fatal neurological disease of deer and elk, was not detected in the state. This is great news because CWD can devastate populations of cervids — the family of mammals that includes white-tailed deer, elk, mule deer and moose. The survey, which started in 2013 and continued through earlier this year, comprised more than 3,800 free-ranging deer and elk. More
The Wildlife Commission is asking the public to enter sightings of any turkeys they see into an online database, until Aug. 31. The information gives biologists an indication of annual wild turkey productivity, gobbler carryover and other populations trends — all of which help the Commission manage the state’s turkey population. To participate, volunteers should use the online survey link on the Wildlife Commission’s website.
Waterfowl hunters can find season dates for dove and other webless migratory game birds, as well as September seasons for Canada geese and teal on the Wildlife Commission’s website. Seasons and bag limits for most species are similar to last year with the notable exception of the dove hunting season. This year, 20 additional days were allowed and the Commission added a portion of those extra days to the early October segment of the season and added the remaining extra days to late November and early December.
Get ready for the 2014-2015 hunting, inland fishing and trapping seasons by downloading the 2014-2015 North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest, which is now available and may be viewed online.
Alligators have become fairly common in some eastern areas of the state and sightings can be frequent during the summer. Feeding or harassing alligators is illegal in North Carolina. More
Join us on Sept. 27 as we celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina. The Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting or supporting family-oriented events across the state that highlight North Carolina’s extraordinary hunting and fishing heritage and wildlife conservation efforts through the years. Visit our National Hunting and Fishing webpage for more details and to find an event near you.
The Wildlife Commission is asking for the public’s assistance in helping reduce the presence of buzzards, also known as vultures, at boat ramps. Anglers should not leave behind unused bait, fish guts and fish carcasses at boat ramps, including the nearby waterways. Anglers should also carry out their own trash. More
The Wildlife Commission received 700 kestrel T-shirts last fall, generously donated to our agency’s Wildlife Diversity Program by Neuse Sport Shop in Kinston, which is also selling these shirts. The 100% cotton T-shirt features the Wildlife Commission’s official logo and an American kestrel on the front. Images of every Wildlife in North Carolina button produced by our award-winning magazine staff adorn the back.
This is the only Wildlife Commission apparel available to the public featuring our agency’s distinctive Wildlife diamond logo.
Adult shirts ($15) available in light silver, and children’s shirts ($12) available in sky blue, from Neuse Sport Shop.
Wildlife Commission Opens New Fishing Access Area on Uwharrie River
Volunteers Needed for Butterfly Count on Sandy Mush Game Land
Landowners Invited to Invasive Species Workshop
North Carolina Boasts Top Wildlife Magazine and A Success Story
Wildlife Commission Hosts Falconry Apprentice Workshop in Raleigh
Wildlife Commission Presents Angler with Lifetime Fishing License
Wildlife Commission Renovates Troy Boating Access Area
Motorized, All-Terrain Wheelchairs Donated to Wildlife Commission
Wildlife Commission Renovates County Line Boating Access Area
Wildlife Commission Re-Opens Wittenburg Public Fishing Area
Kokanee Salmon State Record Broken — Twice in Less than a Week
Yadkin County Park Gets New Pier, Fish Stockings
Wildlife Commission Fish Attractor Study Receives National Award
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The Wildlife Commission operates four learning centers across the state, each ofwhich hosts seminars, workshops and activities throughout the year. Admission and most events are free. Families and groups can enjoy interactive exhibits and displays. Learn more at www.ncwildlife.org/learning.
Help keep North Carolina wild when completing a N.C. State Income tax form this taxseason by donating to the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund. Your donation will help the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission conduct research, conservation and monitoring work that benefits animals not hunted or fished —animals such as songbirds, sea turtles, eagles, salamanders, frogs, turtles and bats.
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