N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

In the latest episode of the Better Fishing with 2 Bald Biologists podcast, Corey and Ben are joined by Assistant Fish Chief Rachael Hoch to discuss both the harmful effects and the fishing opportunities presented by aquatic nuisance species. Learn how these aquatic nuisance species threaten our native aquatic life and why it's crucial to educate one another about not introducing animals into environments where they don't belong. Listen and subscribe at: https://bit.ly/3XDKHkL

Today we would like to recognize Distribution Manager Joey Creech for 25 years of service working for the State of North Carolina. Joey manages all shipping, receiving and mail distribution for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. He oversees daily operations at the Commission warehouse and headquarters building.?Joey is a vital part of providing?Wildlife Commission employees with the equipment they need. Thank you for your 25 years of dedicated service! Pictured are Joey Creech and Lt. Forrest Orr (L to R).

Clean. Drain. Dry. Never Move. Be part of the solution to help prevent and slow the spread of aquatic invasive species: https://bit.ly/2tZaKWT

Hunters who harvest a deer in surveillance areas during the following dates must submit a sample from the deer for CWD testing no later than two weeks following the harvest. Surveillance Area 1 (November 23 – November 25): Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin Counties Surveillance Area 2 (November 16 – November 23): Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson and Sampson Counties Learn more: ncwildlife.org/cwd

Through this Thursday, you can get a year's subscription to Wildlife in North Carolina magazine AND a 2025 wildlife calendar for only fifteen dollars! Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at: https://bit.ly/40Fw8in

Anglers, get your fishing gear ready! N.C. Wildlife will soon stock more than 60,000 trout from its Bobby N. Setzer fish hatchery into 40 small lakes and ponds as far east at Edgecombe County. From Nov. 25 - Dec. 19, staff will stock brook, brown and rainbow trout to provide seasonal angling opportunities to the public. All fish stocked will be 10 inches or larger. Anglers may harvest up to seven trout per day in the impoundments. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48QJomh

Here's some simple math for you: Turning clocks back an hour + deer mating season = increased opportunity for vehicle collisions. Here are some tips on how to stay safe on the roads this fall: ? Slow down in deer crossing zones and wooded areas, especially in the evening. ? Remember that deer often travel in groups, expect one to be followed by others. ? Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten deer away. ? If you hit a deer, do not touch the animal. A frightened, injured deer can hurt you or further injure itself. Move your car off the road (if possible) and call 911.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is now accepting entries to its annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition through Jan. 31, 2025. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages, except for employees of the Wildlife Commission, and their immediate families (children, siblings and spouses). Adult competition entrants must be current magazine subscribers. Photographers in the two youth categories (13-17 years old and 12 and under) my enter without a subscription. Learn more and enter at: https://bit.ly/3Z0SnOE

More than 40 Wildlife Commission employees served their country in various branches of the military before joining the agency. Today we say thank you to each of them, and to everyone else who bravely put on a uniform. #VeteransDay

We'd like to say THANK YOU to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Land and Water Access division for their incredible dedication and commitment as they work to improve access to game lands in WNC following Hurricane Helene.