Wildlife Is Stranger Than Fiction

Reframing the “Weird” and “Disturbing” in Wildlife

Photo by: Elizabeth Sommers

Protecting, conserving and restoring North Carolina wildlife and habitat since 1945.

Since 1945, North Carolina Wildlife Federation has worked for all wildlife and habitat, bringing together conservationists, wildlife enthusiasts, hunters and anglers, government and industry to protect North Carolina’s natural resources. From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks, NCWF is a diverse community of people who value wildlife and wild places and the many ways to enjoy them.

Common sense conservation, supported by science.

NCWF Overall Impact by the Numbers

16,332

Certified Wildlife Habitats in NC

38,303

Acres of pollinator habitat restored

122,310

Youth and their families learned about nature

300,000

Venison meals distributed to food banks and pantries

70

Osprey platforms installed along Catawba River

372,827

Pounds of litter removed

7,330

Volunteers restoring habitat

73,681

Trees and native pollinator plants planted

Join Us for an Upcoming Event

Antioch Bay Workday (Red Springs)

Join TNC to explore this unique landscape and remove encroaching loblolly and sweetgum saplings using...
Learn More about Antioch Bay Workday (Red Springs)

Fraser Fir Transplanting Workday (Burnsville)

Join NCWF alongside Southern Appalachian Spruce Restoration Initiative partners to help transplant fraser fir trees...
Learn More about Fraser Fir Transplanting Workday (Burnsville)

Longleaf, Fire, & Wildlife for Private Landowners (Jacksonville)

Join the Down East Prescribed Burn Association, NC Wildlife Federation and the Onslow Bight Conservation...
Learn More about Longleaf, Fire, & Wildlife for Private Landowners (Jacksonville)

Stevens Creek Habitat Workday (Waynesville)

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s Stevens Creek property is situated on the Eastern edge of the...
Learn More about Stevens Creek Habitat Workday (Waynesville)

Wildlife and nature lovers can get a 24/7 glimpse into the life of a pair of captive red wolves at the Red Wolf Center in Columbia, N.C., located on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Red wolves are rare and naturally shy, making it nearly impossible to view them in the wild. With one webcam in their den and the other in their outdoor enclosure, viewers can watch (and occasionally hear) the wolves anytime. An active osprey nest and a heron rookery are the stars of our other wildlife cams. Enjoy this rare opportunity to observe these amazing creatures up close and personal!

Watch Osprey Cam

Watch Heron Rookery

Watch Red Wolf Den

Watch Red Wolf Enclosure