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written by Katherine Etchison I photographed by Melissa McGaw
The Wildlife Commission's bat acoustic monitoring efforts have helped reveal the species' significant declines in the western region of the state.
written by Mike Zlotnicki I photographed by Melissa McGaw
Whether at work or play, what you wear on your feet can be the difference between a good, bad or painful day.
written by Ben Ricks I photographed by Melissa McGaw
Fish cleaning made simple, as explained by a veteran Wildlife Commission fisheries biologist.
written by Clark Barlowe I photographed by Thomas Harvey
This fried catfish and chips with sumac slaw recipe is perfect for summertime get-togethers.
written by Kacy Cook and Brooke Massa I illustrated by Sarah Mullin
The Wildlife Commission's Green Growth Toolbox helps communities with nature-based development planning that keeps wildlife and natural resources in mind.
written and photographed by Todd Pusser
Encounters with North Carolina's most unusual fish add to its mysterious history.
What is Chronic Wasting Disease? How does it impact deer? What could happen if it is detected in North Carolina? We answer these questions and more about the neurological disease that affects deer species.
We take a shot at our own advice column by asking various deer hunters about the best tips they would offer their peers for better hunting success.
A wise action figure once said that knowing is half the battle. That mantra holds true with the outdoors, so we'll detail several skills to teach your young ones.
written by Sydney Brown | illustrated by Liz Bradford
Learn the laws that help protect animals in need by placing them in one of three categories.
written by Ann May | illustrated by Amy Friend
Shoreline plants help protect ponds and lakes while providing food for critters that live there.
written by Sydney Brown | illustrated by Anne Runyon
Ducks are almost EVERYWHERE in North Carolina, yet not all ducks are the same.
From tiny ants to medium-sized mammals, all sorts of creatures prefer to make their homes in burrows beneath the surface.
Insects like ants, butterflies and wasps use tricks to keep predators away.
written by Liani Yirka | illustrated by Amy Friend
Waterfowl species like snow geese migrate south every winter to warm places like North Carolina.
photographed by Melissa McGaw
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission staff members dig into their tackle boxes for a favorite fishing lure.
written by Geoff Cantrell | photographed by Melissa McGaw
After years of passing the mountain river by, this angler stops to wet a line.
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Thomas Harvey
Two expert anglers share their tips for how to fish rivers effectively.
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Melissa McGaw You don't need to be an expert to be a mentor.
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Melissa McGaw A group of N.C. State students get an outdoors education while participating in the Commission's Getting Started Outdoors workshop.
written by Josh Leventhal
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's permit hunting program brings opportunities to life.
July-August: "If You Bring Fish Home, You Have to Clean Them." (PDF)
July-August: Wild & Tasty Recipe-Catfish & Chips with Sumac Slaw (PDF)
May-June: The Copperhead's Road (PDF)
March-April: Measures of Success (PDF)
Jan-Feb: 2020 Photo Competition (PDF)