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On July 1, 2023, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission launched a new, custom licensing system and mobile app, Go Outdoors North Carolina, developed in partnership with Brandt, a Florida based company that provides innovative paperless web and mobile solutions for a best-in-class user experience.












Chairman Monty Crump (left); Vice-chairman Mark Craig (right)

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Justin Hall with record-breaking channel catfish

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Wildlife Enforcement Officers will be helping to keep North Carolina's public waters safe during Operation Dry Water, which runs
On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free.Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and out-of-state visitors the opportunity to fish without having to purchase a license; however, all other fishing regulations apply, such as length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. As part of the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses — including Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses — and vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1.Those who need to purchase a license or register or renew a vessel registration during this time are encouraged to do so before June 27.










North Carolina’s 5-week wild turkey season had its highest ever recorded harvest of 24,089 birds, according to recent results from the N.C.
Read July, 11 2023 update. The original June 19, 2023 press release is below.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1. As part of the transition to the new system, hunting and fishing licenses — including Coastal Recreational Fishing Licenses — and vessel registrations will be unavailable for purchase from 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1.Those who need to purchase a license or register or renew a vessel registration during this time are encouraged to do so before June 27.