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Hatchery Supported Trout Waters Closed to Fishing from March 1 until April 6
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will close approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters to fishing one-half hour after sunset on Feb. 28 and reopen them at 7 a.m. on April 6.  Dur...
Undercover Wildlife Operation Cracks Down on Poaching in North Carolina, Georgia
MULTI-AGENCY OPERATION SOMETHING BRUIN CHARGING MORE THAN 80 VIOLATORS RALEIGH,N.C. (Feb. 20, 2013) — State and federal wildlife officials announced today an undercover operation involving more than 80 wildlife violators and as many as 900...
2013 Striped Bass Season for Roanoke River Opens March 1
WELDON, N.C. (Feb. 15, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open the entire Roanoke River Management Area to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30.  The Roanoke River Management Area includes the Roanoke River...
Birding Checklist Available for Sandy Mush Game Land
WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2013) — While many sportsmen know Sandy Mush Game Land as an excellent place to hunt turkeys in the spring or mourning dove in the fall, bird watchers flock to the 2,600-acre game land year-round to observe birds n...
Wildlife Commission Schedules Youth Hunter Skills Tournaments
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has set the schedule for the regional Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournaments, marking the 35th year for the popular statewide shooting sports events. The Commission w...
March 12 & 13, 2013 Committee Meetings' Notice
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 13, 2013) Download the PDF below for the March 12 & 13, 2013 committee meetings schedule. March 12 & 13, 2013 Committee Meetings' Notice (PDF) Visit Meetings/Actions in the About section for more inform...
February 18, 2013 Closed Session Executive Committee Meeting Notice
RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2013) Download the PDF below for the February 18, 2013 Closed Session Executive Committee Meeting Notice. February 18, 2013 Closed Session Executive Committee Meeting Notice (PDF) Visit Meetings / Actions in the...
2013 N.C. Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print Unveiled at Wildlife Festival
WASHINGTON, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2013) — Indiana wildlife artist Jeffrey Klinefelter has taken top honors in the 2013 N.C. Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print Competition with his vivid portrayal of a pair of Northern shovelers sitting along the...
Bear Creek Lake Boating Access Area Renovations Complete
TUCKASEGEE, N.C. (Feb. 12) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has completed renovations to the Bear Creek Boating Access Area and it is now open to the public. The refurbished site, on Bear Creek Lake in Jackson County, features two 14...
Wildlife Commission Supports Prescribed Fire at Linville Gorge
MARION, N.C. (Feb. 12) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is joining other agencies and organizations in supporting the use of prescribed fire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area and adjacent National Forest System lands. The Wildlif...
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