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2019 Photo Contest Winners Announced

August 14, 2019

Congratulations to the winners of North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s first wildlife photography contest! The North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s first wildlife photography contest was a huge hit. Hundreds of fabulous images…

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NCWF Files Inshore trawling Rule Making Petition to protect juvenile fish and nursery habitat

August 13, 2019

The Marine Fisheries Commission is expected to vote on this proposal on Thursday, August 22. Read on for more on how you can show your support before they take final…

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Getting Boggy: Mountain Bogs National Wildlife Refuge

July 20, 2019
NC Mountain Bogs

NCWF recently reviewed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) draft plans for the proposed expansion of Mountain Bogs National Wildlife Refuge and expressed support for the FWS preferred alternative.…

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Holding the Line on Elk

July 16, 2019
Elk have long been a conservation priority for NCWF.

Elk have long been a conservation priority for NCWF, as an iconic species and a positive reintroduction story in North Carolina. During the current legislative session, the N.C. Wildlife Resources…

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Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award Winners Announced

July 16, 2019
Governors Achievement Award logo

This year’s winners are exceedingly notable conservation devotees who work for wildlife, habitat, and those who cherish natural resources. They are land stewardship champions, water advocates, and leaders in the…

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Landmark Marine Fisheries Reform Bill Adopted in House

June 28, 2019

In an historic vote, the North Carolina House passed House Bill 483, otherwise known as Let Them Spawn, in a bipartisan vote of 58 to 47. This is the first…

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Let ‘Em Spawn Before They’re Gone:
Fix Our Fisheries Now!

May 24, 2019

NCWF has been working fiercely for NC marine fisheries reform. We’ve collaborated with NC legislators to produce a slate of bills that will protect and enhance NC marine fisheries. Read…

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Let ‘Em Spawn Before They’re Gone: Fix Our Fisheries Now!

May 24, 2019

NCWF has been working fiercely for NC marine fisheries reform. We’ve collaborated with NC legislators to produce a slate of bills that will protect and enhance NC marine fisheries. Read…

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Business/Conservation Coalition letter to General Assembly points out economic benefits of NC Marine Fisheries reform

May 20, 2019

North Carolina Wildlife Federation has joined a coalition of conservation organizations and recreational fishing industries to urge the North Carolina General Assembly to support a slate of legislation that is…

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NCWF Corporate Action Day for Pollinators at the Boys & Girls Club

May 16, 2019

It is an honor to work with NC communities and locals for wildlife and habitats across the state because that’s where real change happens. Recently, NCWF’s Tara Moore and Mary…

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NCWF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

May 15, 2019
Scholarships and Grants

Students committed to environmental and natural resource conservation and management can apply now for a 2019 North Carolina Wildlife Federation scholarship. The Federation will provide up to seven grants to…

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Bear Aware: What to do and not do

May 3, 2019

Become BearWise. That’s the advice N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologists are giving now that the weather is warm, and bears are on the move. Bear sightings throughout the state are…

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