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Publications

On this page are publications produced by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, separated by topic. Publications include books, pamphlets, fliers, fact sheets, magazines and more. Unless otherwise noted, publications are free and available for download on this page.

 

Agency Publications

Publication Name Description How to Obtain
     
Understanding Our Wildlife: Collaborative Research in the Wildlife Resources Commission - 2021-22 Download PDF  (~7 MB)
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Understanding Our Wildlife: Collaborative Research in the Wildlife Resources Commission - 2020-21 Download PDF (~7 MB)
 
NCWRC Geocaching Policy - A guideline to geocaching on agency game lands. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Download booklet
 

Hunting Publications

Publication Name Description How to Obtain

 

 County Fox Harvest Seasons Legislated by the North Carolina General Assembly - general listing of current statutes pertaining to allowing the harvest of foxes by the NCGA. It includes all known “local laws” as well as a listing of those counties that fall under the fox firearms season set by G.S. 113-291-4A. “Local laws” which prohibit an activity or harvest are listed in the Regulations Digest. Download

 

 Hunting with Dogs: Hunter Responsibility and Ethics - this handout provides information on how to hunt ethically and responsibly with dogs. Download
Fox and Coyote Population Study, 2012 - a report on regulating take of foxes and coyotes, including the Commission’s limited authority for regulating take of foxes, and the resulting significant variation in fox hunting and trapping seasons. Download
Tarheel Wildlife - A Guide for Managing Wildlife on Private Lands In North Carolina. Download
     
Wildlife Restoration in North Carolina - Learn more about the Wildlife Restoration Program in North Carolina and its accomplishments in this report. Download

Nongame Publications

Publication Name Description How to Obtain

Protected Wildlife Species of North Carolina - This 10-page document provide information on the wildlife species in North Carolina that are listed as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern.
Download
Bird Houses & Feeders - This publication contains beautifully illustrated instructions for designing and constructing bird houses and feeders. Also covers improvements you can make to nesting habitats..
Download booklet
Inviting Reptiles & Amphibians to Your Backyard - This one-page publication provides some easy-to-do suggestions to improve the quality of your yard for amphibians and reptiles.
Download the handout
Urban Wildlife Program - an overview of the Urban Wildlife Program, which was created to promote open space conservation in the Triangle Region (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) through land use planning and land protection. Download handout
Birds of Green River Game Land - a checklist of bird species found on the Green River Game Land in Henderson and Polk counties. Download the checklist
Birds of Sandy Mush Game Land - a checklist of bird species found on the Sandy Mush Game Land in Buncombe and Madison counties. Download checklist
Birds of Pond Mountain Game Land - a checklist of bird species found on the Pond Mountain Game Land in Ashe County. Download checklist
Rattlesnake Sightings Wanted - this one-page handout provides information on the three rattlesnake species native to North Carolina and how to submit your sightings to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Download the handout

Habitat Management Publications

Publication Name Description How to Obtain
Conservation Recommendations for Priority Terrestrial Wildlife Species & Habitats in NC - This publication is for land use planners, natural resources professionals and land managers and provides recommendations to inform conservation, land use, and land management decisions.
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The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is a voluntary program that provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners and Tribes to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands in exchange for retiring eligible land from agricultural production. Enrollment options include permanent easements, 30-year easements, and restoration cost-share agreements. Download the handout
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible national goals. EQIP offers financial and technical help to assist eligible participants in addressing resource concerns on eligible agricultural and forested land. Download the handout
The Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for private and Tribal land to develop or improve high quality habitat that supports fish and wildlife populations of National, State, Tribal, and local significance.  Land eligible for WHIP includes private agricultural lands (e.g., cropland, grassland, pasture), nonindustrial private forestland, and native American land. Download the handout
  The Bird Matrix -Development of a Model for Assessing Forest Structural Needs to Maximize Bird Species Evenness and Vegetative Structural Diversity. Download the document
Understanding the impacts of climate change on fish and wildlife in North Carolina -This 218-page report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of climate change science relevant to the state of North Carolina, the potential vulnerability of wildlife and their habitats, and the options for response through conservation planning, adaptive management, strategies, and actions.. Download the document