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Posts by North Carolina Wildlife Federation
Skunks of NC: Spotted and Striped
Skunks, infamous for their stinky defense mechanism, are mammals native to North America. There are four skunk species in the Americas, with two occurring in North Carolina. The spotted skunk…
Read MoreRegister for Turkey Hunting Seminars in March
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is offering a free online series of turkey hunting seminars in March. Topics will include biology, species habits, habitats, scouting, essential equipment, setup, effective shot…
Read MorePreparing Bluebird Boxes for Spring
Many bird species are beginning to scout potential nesting sites for the approaching breeding season. That means that now is the time to erect new nest boxes or tidy up…
Read MoreWildlife Feature: Buffleheads
If you have been to an inland pond or coastal marsh in North Carolina during the winter, then you have probably seen a bufflehead duck. Buffleheads are relatively small ducks…
Read MoreWildlife Corridors: Connect Habitats, Save Lives
Development and deforestation are increasing in North Carolina, meaning wildlife habitat loss and fragmentation are also on the rise. This has a huge impact on wildlife, particularly species that traverse…
Read MoreWildlife Feature: Gray Foxes
Gray foxes are North Carolina’s only native fox and the smallest of the four wild canids that are present in the state, with the others being the red fox, red…
Read MoreWildlife Commission Seeks Public Input on Mudpuppy Sightings
Biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) are asking the public, particularly anglers, to submit any sightings of mudpuppies to the agency. The mudpuppy is a relatively rare salamander…
Read MoreNCWF Welcomes Dr. Stacy Nelson to the Board
Dr. Stacy Nelson was recently elected to the NCWF board of directors. Nelson received his B.S. in Biology from Jackson State University, his Masters in Marine Science/Resource Management and Policy…
Read MoreSurplus Trout Coming to 38 Impoundments in N.C. this Winter
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is expanding seasonal angling opportunities by stocking surplus trout in 38 impoundments across central and western North Carolina this winter. When fishing in these waters,…
Read MoreWildlife Feature: Beavers, Ecosystem Engineers
The American beaver, Castor canadensis, is North America’s largest rodent and are mainly identified by their brownish-black fur coats, wide and hairless tails, and the four large front teeth that…
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