Back by popular demand, ForestHer NC has an exciting new lineup of virtual content curated for female private forest landowners in North Carolina. ForestHer NC was developed by several partner agencies, including the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, to directly connect ... MORE

Happy New Year! We welcome 2021 with the opportunity to recognize someone deserving of the agency’s Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to sustaining nongame diversity in ... MORE

A year unlike any other, 2020 posed a number of unprecedented challenges. Yet, in the midst of all the uncertainty, a silver lining emerged — a renewed love of the outdoors. Since May, when the stay-at-home orders were lifted, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has seen a 23 percent increase in inland fishing . . . MORE

The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) named Jeff Evans the 2020 Fisheries Biologist of the Year at their 74th annual meeting, held virtually Oct. 26-28. Evans has been the Superintendent of the Watha State Fish Hatchery for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), for nearly 30 years.MORE

Capt. Steve Bullins of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Law Enforcement Division received the 2020 Governor’s Awards for Excellence for Safety and Heroism, during a virtual ceremony held on Oct. 27.  Capt. Bullins serves the people of Surry County with integrity and selflessness. What seemed like a normal evening at home on January 8, 2020 quickly turned in to a life-or-death situation. MORE