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Posts Tagged ‘Endangered Species’

Game Species and Red Wolves: A Path to Coexistence on Private Lands – Guest Blog

By Bates Whitaker | March 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Game Species and Red Wolves: A Path to Coexistence on Private Lands – Guest Blog
A photo of a man doing conservation work on his land for Red Wolves and hunting

Guest blog written by Luke Lolies, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, US Fish and Wildlife Service  In Hyde County, North Carolina, private landowner Jeff Akin is proving that conservation and hunting…

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Wild Connections – NCWF’s 2025 Year in Review

By Bates Whitaker | November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Wild Connections – NCWF’s 2025 Year in Review

When you step outside – and if you look closely – you’ll notice something that exists everywhere: connections. Walk into the woods and, beneath your feet, a vast network of…

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For the Love of Birds: Six Birds from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need

By Bates Whitaker | November 2, 2025 | Comments Off on For the Love of Birds: Six Birds from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need

Donate To The Birds This Giving Tuesday   Birds have always fascinated us. Two of the oldest expressions of this fascination are a 40,000-year-old cave painting of giant birds in…

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Wildlife on Public Lands: 7 Species That Rely on NC’s Parks, Forests, and Refuges

By Bates Whitaker | September 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Wildlife on Public Lands: 7 Species That Rely on NC’s Parks, Forests, and Refuges

North Carolina is home to over five million acres of public land, comprising both state and federal properties. This means roughly 16% of the state’s land area is designated as…

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Good News For Red Wolves: USFWS Celebrates Successful Red Wolf Pup Season and More Updates

By Bates Whitaker | August 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Good News For Red Wolves: USFWS Celebrates Successful Red Wolf Pup Season and More Updates

NCWF is excited to share the latest updates from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Red Wolf Recovery Program, celebrating a successful pup season and continued conservation progress in eastern…

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NC Wildlife Resources Commission Releases Draft of 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan

By Bates Whitaker | June 25, 2025 | Comments Off on NC Wildlife Resources Commission Releases Draft of 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has released the draft of the 2025 North Carolina State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP)—a document that plays a foundational role in guiding wildlife…

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How Species are Listed and Protected Under the Endangered Species Act

By Bates Whitaker | April 30, 2025 | Comments Off on How Species are Listed and Protected Under the Endangered Species Act

NCWF often highlights wildlife species featured on the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) list, including species classified as endangered or threatened. These species need conservation efforts and funding…

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Endangered North Carolina: Taking a look at some of the state’s endangered species, and how you can help

By Bates Whitaker | April 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Endangered North Carolina: Taking a look at some of the state’s endangered species, and how you can help

Endangered Species Day, celebrated each May, is a day to raise awareness for the species we are most at risk of losing. It certainly does not seem like a day…

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Cerulean Warbler and Avian Diversity Study: An Opportunity for Volunteers to Engage in Community Science and Conservation

By Bates Whitaker | April 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Cerulean Warbler and Avian Diversity Study: An Opportunity for Volunteers to Engage in Community Science and Conservation
A photo of a cerulean warbler

Southern Appalachian forests on a spring day are nothing short of magical. It’s an explosion of life and activity after the long doldrums of winter. Trees suddenly leaf out and…

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Exciting News for North Carolina Wildlife: A $25 Million Investment In Wildlife Crossings and Road Safety

By Bates Whitaker | December 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Exciting 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…

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