t’s a busy time of year for the North Carolina hunting community. Blackpowder and gun deer hunting seasons begin this month, as well as duck, bear, small game and other hunting seasons. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters of the following firearm safety tips.
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the North Carolina Wildlife Commission (Commission) was contacted regarding a black bear suffering from injuries due to a collision with a motor vehicle on I-240 East near Montford Avenue in Asheville. The most humane option given the extent of injuries it sustained was to euthanize the bear.
In the case of vehicle collision or other situations where a bear is injured, Commission staff . . . MORE
Effective April 20, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) implemented a change in the fire extinguisher requirements for recreational vessels. MORE
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC) regulations for fishing can be intimidating. With countless fishing opportunities in our state, there’s a lot of fish and a lot of rules to remember. MORE
In February, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission issued a proclamation and distributed a press release stating that the 2022 striped bass harvest season in the Roanoke River Management Area would be reduced... MORE