North Carolina
Record-weight coastal black bears, Great Smoky mountain game lands, and expansive Pamlico Sound waterfowl.
North Carolina Regulatory Agency
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) conserves North Carolina's wildlife resources and habitats across the Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
North Carolina features high coastal black bear populations, rolling Piedmont whitetail deer, Eastern wild turkey, coastal waterfowl, and tundra swan permit hunts.
policyMission
To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.
assignmentResponsibilities
- Issues resident and non-resident hunting licenses, big game harvest report cards, and swan permits
- Manages over 2 million acres across the state Game Lands system
- Establishes annual deer, bear, turkey, and waterfowl hunting regulations by zone
- Executes coastal wetland restoration, bear management research, and CWD tracking
- Enforces state wildlife and boating safety laws through Wildlife Officers
starCore Values
- Tar Heel Heritage: Preserving North Carolina's rich outdoor hunting traditions.
- Game Land Access: Managing over 2 million acres of public Game Lands.
- Science-Based Management: Protecting biodiversity and wildlife habitats.