As North Carolina’s only native trout, the brook trout is the official freshwater fish of our state and is near and dear to so many.
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N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission partnering with N.C. State for research study in the Triangle
If you build it, they will come—nesting waterbirds, that is.
BearWise® (bearwise.org) is an outreach program that provides science-based resources and information on how to live responsibly with American black bears.
This early hint of Spring is certainly refreshing after what seems like months of cold, damp weather. As the melodies of chorus frogs and the refrains of towhees welcome us back outdoors, many of us are sucker punched
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Are you looking to get outside this summer while helping to develop new fish and wildlife habitats? We will be planting native aquatic vegetation in reservoirs across the Piedmont and need your help!
Here’s a hot take. Everyone knows that a bird feeder attracts birds to your yard, but did you know that you can turn your yard itself into the ultimate bird feeder? Just think - unlimited free refills that can also support a ton of amazing birds.
It’s rare to spot an Appalachian cottontail rabbit in the wild. They live in the high elevations and steep topography of the western North Carolina mountains and are easily confused with their slightly larger close cousin, the Eastern cottontail rabbit. They’re also:
As we settle into the new year, not only do our resolutions fade away, but so do the memories of the pyrotechnic grand finales that rang in 2023.