December

12/29/2011 - Wildlife Commission to Allow Hunting Feral Swine at Night with Aid of Light

12/20/2011 - Fly-Fishing Clinics Offer Unique Opportunity to Catch Trout

12/20/2011 - January 2012 Commission and Committee Meeting Agendas

12/20/2011 - Prescribed Fire Prevents Wildfire, Benefits Habitat

12/16/2011 - Squirrel Lake Gets New Pier

12/15/2011 - Wildlife Commission Adopts Rules Allowing Feral Hog Trapping

12/13/2011 - January 12, 2012 Commission Meeting Notice

12/13/2011 - December 12, 2011 Teleconference Meeting Actions

12/9/2011 - Village Point Lake Gets New Pier and Fish Stockings

12/9/2011 - Agencies Conduct First Wildlife Habitat Project Under New Agreement

12/8/2011 - Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop Makes a Great Holiday Gift

12/6/2011 - Renovations to Wagram Boating Access Area Complete

12/6/2011 - December 12, 2011 Special Meeting Agenda Package

12/5/2011 - Waterfowl Hunters Need to Practice Boating Safety and Hunting Safety

12/2/2011 - December 12, 2011 Special Meeting Notice and Agenda

12/2/2011 - November 10, 2011 Commission Meeting Actions

12/1/2011 - Renovations to Newport Boating Access Area Complete

12/1/2011 - John Reams Promoted as Supervisor for Region’s Wildlife Officers

November

11/29/2011 - Nov. 9, 2011 Commission Committee Meeting Summaries

11/22/2011 - Wildlife Commission Adopts Fishing, Wildlife Management Proposals

11/22/2011 - Fishing Line Recycling Program Under Way at Three Sites

11/21/2011 - Hunter Education Program Says Hunt Like The Future Depends On It

11/18/2011 - Success Breeds Propagation of Fish and Mussels in Western North Carolina

11/18/2011 - Tree Stand Safety Should be a Top Priority for Hunters

11/17/2011 - Wildlife Commission Responds to Decision in Deer Seizure Case

11/15/2011 - Students Rebuild Blinds Destroyed by Hurricane Irene

11/15/2011 - Nominations Sought for 2012 Wildlife Conservation Award

11/14/2011 - 2012 NCWRC Commission Meeting Schedule

11/10/2011 - New Spotted Seatrout Regulations Take Effect Nov. 14

11/9/2011 - New Publication Provides Tips on Managing Backyard Habitat for Reptiles and Amphibians

11/9/2011 - Drought Affects Butner-Falls of Neuse Waterfowl Impoundments

11/8/2011 - Nov. 9, 2011 Commission Committee Meeting Agendas

11/7/2011 - Hunters May Notice Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer This Season

11/7/2011 - November 10, 2011 Commission Meeting Agenda Package

11/4/2011 - Information on Landowner Protection Act Available Online

11/3/2011 - Register for Wildlife Damage Control Agent Training

11/2/2011 - Todd Kennedy Promoted to Major, Will Supervise Field Operations

11/1/2011 - N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Enhances Fish Habitat in Jordan, Hyco and Randleman Lakes

October

10/31/2011 - November 10, 2011 Commission Meeting Agenda

10/25/2011 - Wildlife Commission Schedules Public Hearing on Feral Hogs Trapping Proposal

10/25/2011 - Wildlife Commission Offers Special Deer Hunting Opportunity for Youth

10/24/2011 - October 13, 2011 Commission Meeting Actions

10/20/2011 - Renovations to Salter’s Creek Boating Access Area Complete

10/19/2011 - Deer Seized in Randolph County CWD Negative

10/18/2011 - November 2011 Commission and Committee Meetings Notice

10/13/2011 - Outdoor Cooking with Wild Game at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

10/12/2011 - Learn about the Science of Wildlife at the Commission’s State Fair Exhibit

10/11/2011 - Smithey’s Creek Public Fishing Area Gets New Pier and Parking Area

10/7/2011 - October 13, 2011 Commission Meeting Agenda Package

10/6/2011 - August 25, 2011 Commission Meeting Actions

10/6/2011 - Kids’ Introduction to Fly Fishing Set for Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

10/5/2011 - Oct. 13, 2011 Commission and Committee of the Whole Meeting Agendas

10/5/2011 - Wildlife Commission Celebrates 30 Years of the State Fair Button

10/5/2011 - Home From The Hunt Advises Hunters and Others on Blaze Orange

10/5/2011 - Fly-Tying Course Offered at John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center

10/5/2011 - Wildlife Resources Commission Launches Improved Website

September

9/28/2011 - Country Park Gets New Universally Accessible Pier

9/27/2011 - Wildlife Resources Commission Honors Crew for Use of Prescribed Fire

9/22/2011 - Sept. 24 Proclaimed as Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina

9/20/2011 - Delayed-Harvest Trout Waters Open Oct. 1

9/20/2011 - Wildlife Crews Repairing Damages from Irene to Game Lands

9/13/2011 - Wildlife Resources Commission to Offer Free Workshop on Reptiles

9/8/2011 - John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center Holds 4th Annual Wildlife Expo

9/8/2011 - Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina at the Outer Banks

9/8/2011 - Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina in Raleigh

9/8/2011 - Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina at Pisgah Center

9/6/2011 - State Wildlife Federation Names Capt. Evans as Wildlife Officer of the Year

9/2/2011 - Commission Biologists Say Fish Kills Are Wide Spread and Significant

9/1/2011 - Wildlife Commission Hosts National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina

August

8/31/2011 - Applications for Permit Waterfowl Hunts Available Sept. 1

8/30/2011 - 2011-12 Waterfowl Seasons, Bag Limits, Other Limits Set

8/30/2011 - On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive This Labor Day

8/29/2011 - Wildlife Resources Commission Promotes Jon Evans to Training Director

8/25/2011 - Former Wildlife Resources Commission Executive Director Receives Wildlife Conservation Honor

8/25/2011 - Five New Wildlife Resources Commissioners Sworn In; New Vice-Chairman Elected

8/24/2011 - Wildlife Resources Commission Has Fun Exhibit at Mountain State Fair

8/23/2011 - Universally Accessible Pier is Latest Feature at George Poston Park

8/23/2011 - Drought May Affect Hunting Conditions on Game Lands Dove Fields

8/22/2011 - Registration Deadline Approaches for Basic Fishing Workshop for Women

8/18/2011 - Practice Safe and Responsible Dove Hunting This Season

8/18/2011 - Hunters Are Encouraged To Purchase Licenses Now

8/17/2011 - Lifetime License Holders Need Annual Privilege Licenses to Hunt

8/17/2011 - Wildlife Officer Norman Watts Promoted to Captain in District One

8/16/2011 - North Carolina Teams Compete in Youth Hunter Education Challenge

8/10/2011 - Renovations to Halls Creek Boating Access Area Complete

8/9/2011 - Anglers Can Help Keep Bass Alive by Following Simple Steps

8/8/2011 - Commission Partners with Foundation on Adopt-a-Boat-Ramp Project

8/4/2011 - QDMA Deer Hunting Clinic at Centennial Campus in Raleigh

8/2/2011 - Home From The Hunt Advises Tree Stand Safety Important Now and Later

8/1/2011 - Drift Boat Safety and Ferrying Class at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

July

7/29/2011 - Public Can Comment on Waterfowl Seasons

7/29/2011 - Catfish Stockings for Piedmont Community Fishing Program Sites Suspended Through August

7/28/2011 - Inland Fishing Rules for Sea Trout, Flounder, Red Drum and Gray Trout to Change Effective Aug. 1

7/20/2011 - Commission Seeking Small Game Award Nominations

7/20/2011 - Fayetteville Resident Named Wildlife Volunteer of the Year

7/19/2011 - Young Raleigh Angler Wins Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License

7/18/2011 - Commission Approves Wildlife Management, Fishing Proposed Regulations Changes

7/13/2011 - New Law Addresses Feral Swine

7/12/2011 - Migratory Game Bird Seasons Set

7/7/2011 - Bells Church Fishing Pier Re-opens

7/5/2011 - New Law Requires Written Permission to Hunt or Fish on Posted Lands

7/5/2011 - Landowner Protection Act

June

6/30/2011 - Just for Women, Fishing Basics and Fun at September Workshop

6/28/2011 - Randleman Reservoir Creel Survey Begins July 1

6/28/2011 - Good Manners and Patience Required for Proper Boat Ramp Etiquette

6/23/2011 - Wildlife Officers Ready for Operation Dry Water This Weekend

6/23/2011 - Biologists Offer Advice on Fox Sightings

6/21/2011 - Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education Receives Decoy Exhibit

6/21/2011 - Fish for Free in North Carolina's Public Waters on July 4

6/21/2011 - Time to Enter Wildlife in North Carolina Annual Photo Competition

6/20/2011 - 2011 Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print Available July 1

6/20/2011 - Wildlife Commission Partners With Aquarium to Raise Gopher Frogs

6/16/2011 - Media Invited to Green Growth Training Workshop

6/15/2011 - Go Online Before Casting a Line

6/15/2011 - Commission Seeking Small Game Award Nominations

6/7/2011 - Operation Dry Water Will Promote Safe Boating, June 24-26

6/6/2011 - Lifetime License Holders Must Request Regulations Digest

May

5/31/2011 - Commission Awards Small Game Honors

5/31/2011 - FREE KIDS FISHING EVENTS UNDER WAY THIS WEEKEND

5/27/2011 - Public Invited to Comment on Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons

5/27/2011 - Renovations to Manteo Boat Ramp Complete

5/26/2011 - Free Loaner Rods and Reels Available at Glenville Lake

5/26/2011 - Wildlife Commission Offers Tips on Coexisting With Black Bears

5/25/2011 - Wildlife Commission Announces Prescribed Burning Award

5/23/2011 - Hatchery-Supported Regulations Go Into Effect on Delayed-Harvest Trout Waters June 4

5/23/2011 - Wildlife Commission Sets Public Hearing Dates

5/23/2011 - Lake Norman To Get 15,000 Additional Striped Bass This Year

5/17/2011 - Adaptive Fishing Gear Makes Fishing Accessible for Mayo Lake Anglers

5/16/2011 - Governor Declares Safe Boating Week in North Carolina

5/13/2011 - Renovations to Beaufort Boating Access Area Complete

5/9/2011 - Avoid Feeding Alligators

5/9/2011 - Free Kids' Fishing Events Scheduled for Late May, Early June

5/5/2011 - Big Game Committee Postponed

5/4/2011 - People Urged to Leave Fawns Alone

5/2/2011 - Touching, Feeding Young Wildlife Can Endanger Animals, People

April

4/29/2011 - Wildlife Commission Offers Tips on Coexisting With Black Bears

4/29/2011 - Pistol Permit Requirement for Crossbow Purchases Repealed

4/27/2011 - Archery Workshop for Women of All Skill Levels

4/21/2011 - Renovated Craven County Boat Ramp Now Open

4/20/2011 - Renovations to Northeast Cape Fear River Boating Access Area Complete

4/20/2011 - 'Camp Out-Door-Rageous' a Free Day Camp Program in Raleigh

4/20/2011 - Davidson Development Earns Wildlife-Friendly Certification

4/15/2011 - Emerald Isle Boating Access Area Opens

4/13/2011 - Emerald Isle Boating Access Area to Open Friday

4/11/2011 - Becoming an Outdoors Diva

4/7/2011 - Snow's Cut Boating Access Area to Open This Weekend

4/7/2011 - Phase Two of Kure Beach Boating Area Renovation Complete

4/7/2011 - Help Conserve Wildlife; Check Line 30 on State Income Tax Form

4/5/2011 - Commission Cuts Ribbon on Weldon Boating Access Area

March

3/29/2011 - What Dr. Seuss Did Not Teach About Counting Fish (or Wildlife)

3/28/2011 - No Trout Stockings for Linville River This Season

3/28/2011 - Balsam Lake Will Not Receive Trout Stockings This Season

3/21/2011 - Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters Open April 2

3/18/2011 - Wildlife Commission Partnering with UNCG to Sponsor Seminars

3/17/2011 - New Boating Access Area to Open in Jamesville

3/11/2011 - Nomination Period Extended for Membership to Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee

3/4/2011 - N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Schedules Special Public Hearings

3/3/2011 - Renovated Ocean Isle Boating Access Area Reopens

3/2/2011 - Home from the Hunt™ Begins with Firearms Safety

February

2/28/2011 - Controlled Burn has Multiple Benefits – Including Curbing Wildfire

2/24/2011 - N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Repairing Rhodes Pond Dam

2/23/2011 - Maryland White-Tailed Deer Tests Positive for CWD

2/23/2011 - How to Become a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

2/22/2011 - Seminar to Examine Effects of Forest Management on Amphibians

2/18/2011 - Camera Gives View of Eagle Family on Wildlife Game Land

2/17/2011 - N.C. Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print Unveiled at East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival

2/17/2011 - New N.C. Coastal Boating Guide Available

2/17/2011 - Second Turkey Hunting Clinic Scheduled at Centennial Campus Center

2/15/2011 - Region Gets a New Hunter Education Specialist

2/15/2011 - 2011 Striped Bass Season for Roanoke River Opens March 1

2/14/2011 - 2011 Expected as Biggest Year Yet for Youth Shooting Tournaments

2/14/2011 - Elkin Boat Ramp Renovated

2/9/2011 - Malady Deadly to Bats Found in North Carolina

2/8/2011 - Nominations Sought for Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Membership

2/8/2011 - Nominations Sought for Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee Membership

2/8/2011 - New Top Officer for Administration in Division of Law Enforcement

2/3/2011 - Wildlife Commission Signs Stewardship Contract with Forest Service

2/2/2011 - Seminar Looks at Box Turtle Study and Student Contributions

2/1/2011 - Help Conserve Wildlife; Check Line 30 on State Income Tax Form

January

1/14/2011 - Wildlife Commission Approves Emergency Powers Proposal

1/13/2011 - Wildlife Commission Reaffirms its Support for Hunting with Dogs

1/4/2011 - Black Bear Ramps on Lake James Closed

1/3/2011 - Fly-Fishing Clinics Start This Weekend at John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center

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