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Legal News: NCWRC and NCMFD to Merge!
Posted by Admin (77 reads)

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the Marine Fisheries Commission to merge!

It is official, by an act of the North Carolina legislature, Senate Bill #102, on March 31, 2009, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission are to become one agency to benefit and serve all of North Carolina citizens.


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Hunting News: 2008 Dove Season Dates are Announced
Posted by Admin (499 reads)

The NCWRC has announced the dates for the upcoming 2008-2009 Dove Season. Opening day of the dove season will be Monday, September 1. Shooting hours for doves are noon to sunset on Sept. 1 (only) and one half-hour before sunrise until sunset thereafter. Also announced were other bird hunting dates for webless migratory game birds.

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Hunting News: Urban Deer Hunting Season for North Carolina
Posted by Admin (624 reads)

A lot of hunters in North Carolina live in large urban areas. Well it just so happens that wild deer thrive in these areas and have been expanding into our cities for years. They are nice to see but these deer aren't just visiting. Their habitat has expanded into the cities and this can cause problems for some and opportunities for others. The NCWRC is addressing this opportunity. They have proposed an Urban Deer Hunting Season to run for a three week period in January.

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Hunting News: N.C. To Allow Bear Hunting In Sanctuary For First Time Since 1970
Posted by Admin (380 reads)

State officials will allow bear hunting in one of 10 mountain sanctuaries for the first time since the sanctuaries were established in 1970.

Officials said they are opening up the Mount Mitchell Bear Sanctuary in Yancey County because they have too many bears in the area.


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Fishing News: State Record Salmon
Posted by Admin (254 reads)

Are you kidding you may ask? Not on your life. At one time a specific species of salmon (kokanee) was stocked at Nantahala Lake in Macon County during the mid 1960's. This county is located in western North Carolina. A new state record has been established.

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Legal News: Think before you shoot, please!
Posted by Admin (602 reads)

As reported in the Charlotte, North Carolina News media, a person saw a black bear outside their residence in a residential neighborhood eating peaches. What happens next is beyond understanding. A video clip of this story has been placed in our downloads section.

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NC Wildlife Resources Commission News: NCWRC - Who Do They Serve?
Posted by Admin (258 reads)

For those who may not have heard, a D-4 At-Large Commissioner, who was appointed by Gov. Mike Easley, has tried to get a special early and extended turkey season for his "district". I had heard about this but didn't believe it. It only took a minute of searching the internet to find this link:



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Hunters Helping Hunting News: Western North Carolina Sportsman's Federation
Posted by Admin (489 reads)

The Western North Carolina Sportsman's Federation (WNC Sportsman's Federation) formed in September 2005 and is dedicated to protecting and improving our mountain habitats, conserving and enhancing our fish and wildlife stocks, promoting outdoor education, safety, and ethics, and representing the interests of hunters, anglers, and sportsmen in Western North Carolina. The WNCSF is "calling together like-minded people that enjoy the outdoor sports of hunting, fishing and shooting." A letter of introduction is enclosed.

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Legal News: Coastal Fishing License
Posted by Hunter (435 reads)

On Sept. 29, 2005 the Governor of the state of North Carolina signed into law S.L. 2005-455 which is known as the Coastal Fishing License law. It creates a new fishing license to be utilized in the coastal region. However, it also includes a small wording change which will produce BIG changes for MANY people who fish in North Carolina. What does this mean to me, a North Carolina fishing enthusiast?
It disallows the popular Natural Bait Exemption to a North Carolina Fishing License.


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Fishing News: Coastal Recreational Fishing License
Posted by Admin (243 reads)

North Carolina has a new fishing license, the "Coastal Recreational Fishing License". It is better known as the saltwater fishing license. Like any law there will be a lot of discussion about its implementation and enforcement. But for now you can read about who needs it, who is exempt from it, how much it will cost, and when will it start. A copy of the law is available here.

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