North Carolina's Marine Fisheries Are In Trouble

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.

Inshore bottom trawling for shrimp in North Carolina is a destructive, unsustainable fishing method that has a lasting effect on our environment. Our shallow sounds are in deep trouble.

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

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

LNWC Chapter Social (Cornelius)

Join NCWF Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists Chapter (LNWC) for a fun social event at Eleven...
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Raptor Rehabilitation (Online or Charlotte)

Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville, NC, recently celebrated a fantastic milestone - the release of...
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Web It and Weave It: Craft Your Own Spider Web (Columbia)

Dive into the fascinating world of spiders with NCWF, Pocosin Lakes NWR, and Pocosin Arts...
Learn More about Web It and Weave It: Craft Your Own Spider Web (Columbia)

Durham Wildlife Stewards Chapter Social (Durham)

Come meet your fellow Durham Wildlife Stewards for their first chapter event! Join us for...
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