The State of Our Wildlife

NCWF has been 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.

NCWF Overall Impact by the Numbers

15,744

Certified Wildlife Habitats in NC

38,000

Acres of pollinator habitat restored

106,000

Youth and their families learned about nature

300,000

Venison meals distributed to food banks and pantries

70

Osprey platforms installed on Lake Norman

254,350

Pounds of litter removed

5,978

Volunteers restoring habitat

53,134

Trees and native pollinator plants planted

Join Us for an Upcoming Event

ecoEXPLORE Ornithology Badge Season (Columbia)

It’s Ornithology Season! Join NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR, and Tyrrell County Library as we dive...
Learn More about ecoEXPLORE Ornithology Badge Season (Columbia)

CWS Social & Trivia (Charlotte)

You are invited to join NCWF Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter for a fun social event...
Learn More about CWS Social & Trivia (Charlotte)

Clay Bear Dens with Pocosin Arts (Columbia)

Did you know that Eastern North Carolina is home to the largest black bears on...
Learn More about Clay Bear Dens with Pocosin Arts (Columbia)

Snakes in Waxhaw (Waxhaw)

Jennifer Gordon and Hunter Michael with Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (CWR) will join us to discuss...
Learn More about Snakes in Waxhaw (Waxhaw)

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