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State Wildlife Agency Reports Increase in Serious and Fatal Firearm-Related Hunting Incidents

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) Law Enforcement Division is experiencing an increase in firearm-related hunting incidents this year involving serious injury and fatalities. NCWRC reminds hunters to practice firearm safety when hunting or using firearms.

Wildlife Commission Seeks Public Comments for Proposed 2024-2025 Rule Changes

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has opened the public comment period for proposed rule changes to the 2024-2025 regulations related to wildlife management, inland fisheries and game lands. The comment period will be open through Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. 

Wildlife Agency Confirms First Case of CWD in Franklin County, North Carolina

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) confirms a 2.5-year-old female white-tailed deer harvested in Franklin County has tested positive for

An Endangered Aquatic Species is Given a Second Chance at a Wild Life

Dates Announced for State’s Annual Winter Trout Stockings

First Conviction of Death by Impaired Boating in North Carolina

A fatal boating collision investigation led by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission law enforcement officers has resulted in the first conviction of Death by Impaired Boating in North Carolina.

Wildlife Agency Confirms First Case of CWD in Johnston County, North Carolina

Expansion Begins for State’s Wildlife Law Enforcement Training Facility

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North Carolina Turns the Tide for an Endangered Fish Species

Wildlife in North Carolina 2023-24 Photo Competition Now Open

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 19th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition. Entries will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2024.