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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission invites the public to attend a public input meeting at 7pm on June 18, 2025 at the Southport Community Building in Southport NC. Public comment will be heard on the proposed establishment of an "Archery Zone" on a recently acquired 426 acre parcel that will be part of Green Swamp Game Land.

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.

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, June 4, 2025: 

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

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

11:15 am – 12:00 pm Finance, Audit & Compliance

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Education & Communication

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is providing guidance to livestock owners on methods to protect their animals from becoming prey to black bears. 

Wildlife agencies in all 11 southeastern states where American alligators live, including the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), have launched GatorWise, an outreach initiative that provides information to the public on avoiding human-alligator conflicts and living responsibly with alligators.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has closed the recreational harvest of spotted seatrout in inland and joint (by hook-and-line) fishing waters from May 2 through June 30, 2025. The Commission voted to adopt a temporary rule implementing the harvest closure during its business meeting on April 17.

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.