N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
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Ride Right NC Challenge: Upload a pic of you and your crew wearing life jackets - on a dock, on a boat or jet ski, at the launch ramp, fishing, or floating to be entered for a chance to win two Go Outdoors NC Coolers!
Enter today: bit.ly/44vAB7N
Enter today: bit.ly/44vAB7N
July 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Ride Right NC Challenge: Upload a pic of you and your crew wearing life jackets - on a dock, on a boat or jet ski, at the launch ramp, fishing, or floating to be entered for a chance to win two Go Outdoors NC Coolers!
Enter today: bit.ly/44vAB7N
Enter today: bit.ly/44vAB7N
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging the public to refrain from feeding, approaching or touching wild elk following recent reports of dangerously close interactions in the Maggie Valley area.
Read more: bit.ly/3TipkCt
Read more: bit.ly/3TipkCt
June 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is urging the public to refrain from feeding, approaching or touching wild elk following recent reports of dangerously close interactions in the Maggie Valley area.
Read more: bit.ly/3TipkCt
Read more: bit.ly/3TipkCt
Hey Kid! I'm a computer! Stop picking up random snakes!
June 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hey Kid! I'm a computer! Stop picking up random snakes!
When you're older than 30 and have to get out of the boat after fishing all day.
June 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
When you're older than 30 and have to get out of the boat after fishing all day.
Here are some takeaways from this past weekend's statewide On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive campaign:
Boats Checked: 1,031
Warnings Issued: 490
Citations Issued: 360
Boaters Operating Under the Influence: 28
Incidents Investigated: 8
Don't be a statistic. Stay safe on the water.
Boats Checked: 1,031
Warnings Issued: 490
Citations Issued: 360
Boaters Operating Under the Influence: 28
Incidents Investigated: 8
Don't be a statistic. Stay safe on the water.
May 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Here are some takeaways from this past weekend's statewide On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive campaign:
Boats Checked: 1,031
Warnings Issued: 490
Citations Issued: 360
Boaters Operating Under the Influence: 28
Incidents Investigated: 8
Don't be a statistic. Stay safe on the water.
Boats Checked: 1,031
Warnings Issued: 490
Citations Issued: 360
Boaters Operating Under the Influence: 28
Incidents Investigated: 8
Don't be a statistic. Stay safe on the water.
Can you spot the copperhead?
You'd be shocked at how many people on the Nextdoor app had trouble with this one. Or maybe you wouldn't. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i
You'd be shocked at how many people on the Nextdoor app had trouble with this one. Or maybe you wouldn't. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i
May 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Can you spot the copperhead?
You'd be shocked at how many people on the Nextdoor app had trouble with this one. Or maybe you wouldn't. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i
You'd be shocked at how many people on the Nextdoor app had trouble with this one. Or maybe you wouldn't. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i
Is this you?
It certainly could be.
It certainly could be.
May 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Is this you?
It certainly could be.
It certainly could be.
The Terrapin Tally, created in 2014, is a citizen science project that aims to collect population data to better understand the status of diamondback terrapins in our state.
Want to get involved in this year's Terrapin Tally?
Learn more at: sites.google.com/view/terrapi...
Want to get involved in this year's Terrapin Tally?
Learn more at: sites.google.com/view/terrapi...
March 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Terrapin Tally, created in 2014, is a citizen science project that aims to collect population data to better understand the status of diamondback terrapins in our state.
Want to get involved in this year's Terrapin Tally?
Learn more at: sites.google.com/view/terrapi...
Want to get involved in this year's Terrapin Tally?
Learn more at: sites.google.com/view/terrapi...
It's almost springtime! Who's ready to see some snakes?
March 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's almost springtime! Who's ready to see some snakes?
Representatives from wildlife law enforcement, wildlife management division, Wildlife in North Carolina magazine and Ben and Corey from the Better Fishing podcast will be on-site at the Dixie Deer Classic this weekend, so be sure to stop by with any burning questions you may have!
February 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Representatives from wildlife law enforcement, wildlife management division, Wildlife in North Carolina magazine and Ben and Corey from the Better Fishing podcast will be on-site at the Dixie Deer Classic this weekend, so be sure to stop by with any burning questions you may have!
Just because you pelican doesn't mean you peli-should!
The Brown Pelican is a distinctive coastal bird, easily recognized by its large pouch, bold coloration, and impressive wingspan of over 6.5 feet.
Learn more about these amazing birds at: nc.audubon.org/brown-pelica...
The Brown Pelican is a distinctive coastal bird, easily recognized by its large pouch, bold coloration, and impressive wingspan of over 6.5 feet.
Learn more about these amazing birds at: nc.audubon.org/brown-pelica...
February 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Just because you pelican doesn't mean you peli-should!
The Brown Pelican is a distinctive coastal bird, easily recognized by its large pouch, bold coloration, and impressive wingspan of over 6.5 feet.
Learn more about these amazing birds at: nc.audubon.org/brown-pelica...
The Brown Pelican is a distinctive coastal bird, easily recognized by its large pouch, bold coloration, and impressive wingspan of over 6.5 feet.
Learn more about these amazing birds at: nc.audubon.org/brown-pelica...
Caption this.
February 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Caption this.
You: Is that snake poisonous?
Us:
Us:
February 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
You: Is that snake poisonous?
Us:
Us:
The "I'm gonna work for a wildlife agency when I grow up" starter pack:
February 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The "I'm gonna work for a wildlife agency when I grow up" starter pack: