Posts Tagged ‘Deer’
Family Matters – Explore North Carolina’s Wildlife Family Units
For some, it’s the sound of chicks chirping from a porchside wren nest. For others, it’s the sight of a doe and her yearling fawns from a deer stand. Or…
Read MoreWintering Wildlife – 3 Ways North Carolina Species Brave the Cold Season
What do you know about wintering wildlife? In December, the coldest months of the year are upon us. In the winter, you’re probably sitting in a temperature-controlled building, or wearing…
Read MoreExciting News for North Carolina Wildlife: A $25 Million Investment In Wildlife Crossings and Road Safety
Road Crossings Secure Safe Passage for NC Wildlife The Federal Highway Administration awarded $25 million to North Carolina for wildlife crossings, making roads safer for wildlife and people. This is…
Read MoreHunting for Hope: Supporting North Carolinians in Need Through Deer Donations
As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on gratitude and community support—values that resonate deeply, especially in these challenging times. This year, as many North Carolinians continue to recover from…
Read MoreForest Dynamics – On Wildlife and Ecological Succession
Landscapes are ever-changing, constantly evolving under the influence of both natural and unnatural factors. Landscapes can change suddenly (as in the case of fires or flooding), or very slowly over…
Read MoreFrom Here To There: Documenting the Stunning Toll of Road-Killed Wildlife
This story was featured in NCWF’s Spring 2023 Journal, and was written by Jeff Beane, herpetology collections manager for the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. They swim, fly, slither, walk,…
Read MoreWaters in the Desert – Living Alongside Urban Wildlife
Wildlife is resilient. It thrives in the rich backcountry of the state – the broad expanses of western North Carolina mountains, the coastal plains, and the Piedmont pine savannas. But…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Transportation and Wildlife Agencies Strengthen Collaboration to Create Safe Passages for Wildlife
We have all seen them, though most of us have become desensitized to their presence: the bodies of wildlife indiscriminately and crudely scattered along the sides of North Carolina roadways.…
Read MoreWomen Hunters of NC – NCWF Affiliate Provides Outdoor Mentorship, Fellowship
“When women with a common passion come together, a bond is made that is unbreakable—making them empowered to lead and destroy prehistoric mindsets that it’s just a ‘man’s world’.” Says…
Read MoreA Community of Conservation: The Story of One Family’s Deer Donation
A true sign of a thriving community is the effort taken by those within it to bring about positive change in their sphere of influence. This is no less true…
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