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Wildlife Commission Now on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 19, 2012) — Hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts now have more ways than ever to receive the most up-to-date information about the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Constituents can now “like” the Co...
Special Fly-Fishing Course Offered for Women Only
PISGAH FOREST, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2012) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a special fly-fishing weekend for women through the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program on March 9-11 in the mountains. Activities will be held at the...
Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine Announces Photo Competition Winners
RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2012) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the winners of the seventh annual Wildlife in North Carolina magazine photo competition. Gene Furr, of Raleigh, won the grand prize for his image of an...
Bridges Repaired on White Oak River Game Land
SWANSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 6, 2012) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has replaced two pedestrian bridges, allowing for an easier, safer walk for hunters traveling to the waterfowl impoundment on the White Oak River Game Land in Onslow Coun...
January 12, 2012 Commission Meeting Agenda Package
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 5, 2012) Download the agenda package PDF below. January 12, 2012 Meeting Agenda Package (PDF) Visit Meetings / Actions in the About section for more information.
Wildlife Commission to Allow Hunting Feral Swine at Night with Aid of Light
RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 29, 2011) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will allow hunting of feral swine at night with the aid of light, by special permit, beginning Dec. 29, 2011. Under this policy, archery and firearm hunters with a Commis...
Fly-Fishing Clinics Offer Unique Opportunity to Catch Trout
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 20, 2011) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation, will conduct four fly-fishing clinics open to the public starting in January.   The clinics will...
January 2012 Commission and Committee Meeting Agendas
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 20, 2011) Download the PDFs below for the commission and committee meeting agendas. January 12, 2012 Commission Meeting Agenda (PDF) January 11, 2012 Big Game Committee Meeting Agenda (PDF) January 11, 2012 Big Game Committee...
Prescribed Fire Prevents Wildfire, Benefits Habitat
RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 20, 2011) – It may seem counterintuitive to start a fire to prevent a fire, but that’s exactly what the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is doing on some of its game lands in eastern North Carolina. The Wildlife C...
Squirrel Lake Gets New Pier
MATTHEWS, N.C. (Dec. 16, 2011) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently partnered with the Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department to construct a new handicapped-accessible fishing pier at Squirrel Lake Park. ...
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