In this section you will find information on the status and distribution of many species of wildlife in North Carolina. You can also use the links below to help identify various species. You will find current distribution maps developed by the Division of Wildlife Management for white-tailed deer, wild turkey and black bear. Check back as we continue to develop status and distribution information on game animals and nongame wildlife in North Carolina.
Click here to access the Wildlife Profile documents

Atlantic Flyway Tundra Swan Research
Beaver Management in North Carolina

North Carolina Atlas of Freshwater Mussels & Endangered Fish
North Carolina Black Bear Facts and Distribution Map
North Carolina Crayfishes:
Life at the Bottom

North Carolina Furbearer Management


North Carolina Wild Turkey
Facts and
Distribution Map

North Carolina Waterfowl
and
Migratory Gamebirds

North Carolina White-Tailed
Deer Facts &
Distribution Map
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Protected Wildlife Species of
North Carolina (PDF)
Satellite Tracking of
Northern Pintails
