Spring is a busy time of year for N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) biologists. Warmer weather brings wildlife out from winter slumber. Spring is when many species are on the move looking for mates and securing territories for the breeding season. Wild parents are busy building temporary nests or dens and securing enough food to support newborn young.
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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is advising the public that if they see smoke on state game lands through summer, they can check whether it's a prescribed burn through its Prescribed Burns Dashboard mapping system.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to participate in the 2026 Terrapin Tally, a volunteer-supported survey event conducted each spring to learn more about diamondback terrapins.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has suspended the season for harvesting striped bass by hook-and-line in the Roanoke River Management Area from 12:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9 through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2026.
The board will meet by Zoom on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
The purpose of the Special Webinar Meeting is to consider adoption of a temporary rule amendment to implement a season closure for Spotted Sea Trout due to recent cold stun event.
Members of the public may join via Zoom by registering in advance.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking nominations for its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee (NWAC) through March 30, 2026. The NWAC is comprised of North Carolina citizens and stakeholders who use their scientific, academic, habitat and partnership expertise to provide advice to the NCWRC on nongame wildli
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The board will meet in the Commission Room, 5th Floor, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Members of the public may join via Zoom by registering in advance.
The following committees will meet in the Commission Room, 5th Floor, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026:
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fisheries
10:00 - 11:00 am
Big Game
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Small Game
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Land Acquisitions & Property
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Committee of the Whole