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Public Notice of June 5, 2025 Commission Meeting

The board will meet will meet in the Commission Room, 5th Floor, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 9:00 am.

Public Notice of June 4, 2025 Committee Meetings

The following committees will meet in the Commission Room, 5th Floor, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025: 

9:00 am – 10:15 am Habitat Nongame & Endangered Species

10:15 am – 11:15 am Small Game & Wild Turkey

Bear Necessities: Wildlife Commission Offers Precautionary Measures to Protect Livestock and Poultry from Black Bears   

Yes, Alligators Live in North Carolina - Are You GatorWise?

Wildlife agencies in all 11 southeastern states where American alligators live, including the

Wildlife Commission Announces 2025-2026 CWD Surveillance Areas

The N.C.

Recreational Spotted Seatrout Harvest Closed Through June 30

Public Notice of May 1, 2025 NWAC Meeting

The Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee (NWAC) will meet on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Yates Mill Aquatic Center, Raleigh NC, from 10am to 2:30pm.

Members of the public may join in person.

State Wildlife Agency Announces 2025-2026 North Carolina Migratory Game Bird Seasons

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2025-26 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons.

Invasive Bass Species Spreads from Western NC to Coastal Region

Alabama bass, which are invasive to North Carolina, are now in more rivers and lakes than ever before and are competing with our native fish and aquatic organisms. Biologists at the N.C.

Wildlife Agency Seeks Kayaking Volunteers for Turtle-Counting Event

The N.C.