/tags/nc-wildlife-resources-commission NC Wildlife Resources Commission en-US Copyright Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:20:33 GMT /environment/2024-08-06/nc-wildlife-anti-poaching-program-wildtip-arrests The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said its anonymous reporting program, NC WILDTIP, has been helpful in apprehending poachers since launching last year. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:20:33 GMT /environment/2024-08-06/nc-wildlife-anti-poaching-program-wildtip-arrests Sophie Mallinson /environment/2024-07-08/virginia-big-eared-ear-bat-conservation-nc-wildlife-endangered The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s plan lays out a “one-stop shop” on the past and future of the Virginia big-eared bat. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:02:36 GMT /environment/2024-07-08/virginia-big-eared-ear-bat-conservation-nc-wildlife-endangered Sophie Mallinson /health/2024-06-24/nc-venomous-snake-bite-record-copperhead-poison-control As snakes become active amid summer heat, the North Carolina Poison Control said the reported number of venomous snakebites are already ahead of where they were this time of year in 2020, the state's largest year. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:22:16 GMT /health/2024-06-24/nc-venomous-snake-bite-record-copperhead-poison-control Sophie Mallinson /environment/2024-04-19/bear-cubs-video-selfie-asheville-north-carolina-investigation A video of people pulling bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina has prompted an investigation, but a state official says no charges will be filed. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says staff responded to a report of people harassing bear cubs at an Asheville apartment complex on Tuesday. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:02:06 GMT /environment/2024-04-19/bear-cubs-video-selfie-asheville-north-carolina-investigation Associated Press /environment/2024-03-13/hunting-diversity-young-black-north-carolina-nc-state A new hunting education program targets university students to cultivate the next, more diverse generation of hunters. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:45:11 GMT /environment/2024-03-13/hunting-diversity-young-black-north-carolina-nc-state Zachary Turner /environment/2023-10-26/howls-howling-coyote-halloween-nc-wildlife-resources Increased howling can be expected this time of year, as young coyotes set off on their own. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:38:07 GMT /environment/2023-10-26/howls-howling-coyote-halloween-nc-wildlife-resources Sophie Mallinson /news/2023-06-06/wildlife-officials-warn-residents-about-black-bear-sightings-in-the-triangle North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission officials have some safety tips to help the public avoid any problems with the bears. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:16:31 GMT /news/2023-06-06/wildlife-officials-warn-residents-about-black-bear-sightings-in-the-triangle Sharryse Piggott /environment/2020-08-04/dont-run-what-to-do-instead-if-you-encounter-a-coyote Coyotes are everywhere in North Carolina.C'mon, "everywhere?" Really? Yes, really. To borrow from a commonly used expression: you can't swing a cat… Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:02:26 GMT /environment/2020-08-04/dont-run-what-to-do-instead-if-you-encounter-a-coyote Elizabeth Friend /environment/2019-05-24/armadillos-in-your-backyard-nc-wildlife-officials-want-to-know If you’ve come across a nine-banded armadillo anywhere in North Carolina, wildlife officials want to hear about it. Since first appearing in Macon County… Fri, 24 May 2019 20:52:03 GMT /environment/2019-05-24/armadillos-in-your-backyard-nc-wildlife-officials-want-to-know Elizabeth Friend /environment/2018-07-23/hyde-county-declares-open-season-on-alligators-this-fall For the first time in decades, some hunters will get the chance to harvest an alligator in select parts of Hyde County this fall. Alligators are federally… Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:59:55 GMT /environment/2018-07-23/hyde-county-declares-open-season-on-alligators-this-fall Rebecca Martinez