Posts Tagged ‘Wildlife Conservation’
Waters for Wildlife: Why Top Fish Species on the NC Coast Are Facing a Drastic Decline
In recent years, the picturesque North Carolina coast has been grappling with a perplexing problem: the alarming decline of some of its most iconic fish species. From spot to weakfish…
Read MoreSenator Budd Joins Tillis in Backing Bipartisan Wildlife Bill
RALEIGH, NC – RALEIGH — Senator Ted Budd has joined Senator Thom Tillis in cosponsoring a bipartisan wildlife conservation bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, that will dedicate $1.4 billion annually to locally-led…
Read MoreEastern Wild Turkeys: Another North Carolina Conservation Success Story
“For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird [than the bald eagle], and withal a true original Native of America… He is besides, though a…
Read MoreNCWRC Asks Public to Report Armadillo Sightings to Assess Species Expansion
Anyone laying eyes on an armadillo for the first time might be taken aback by their unique and prehistoric appearance. Going by nicknames like “tactical possum” and “pocket dinosaur”, the…
Read MoreRecovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) back in Congress, Tillis leading
Last year, as time ran out, Congress narrowly failed to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), which meant that all 50 states were left to face drastic underfunding of…
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 MoreNorth Carolina Wild Turkey Season Opens April 1 : Here’s What You Need To Know
The days have gotten longer, spring temperatures are steadily rising, new leaves are on the trees, and wildlife is out and about… which means that turkey season is just around…
Read MoreBirds of a Feather – Famous Ospreys Return to Lake Norman Nesting Platform
Lake Norman’s most famous pair of ospreys have returned to their nesting platform for the spring! Fresh from their wintering grounds, the pair are getting busy preparing a nest for…
Read MoreA Golden Ticket for Wildlife and Habitat – Governor Cooper declares February “Prescribed Fire Awareness Month”
We are now in what is known as “prescribed burn season”, and with it comes North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s proclamation that the month of February will now be “Prescribed…
Read MoreTaking Action Against Invasive Wildlife Species in North Carolina – National Invasive Species Awareness Week Blog 2
– Written by Bates Whitaker, NCWF Communications & Marketing Manager In recognition of National Invasive Species Awareness Week (February 20-26), NCWF is highlighting the top invasive plant and animal species in…
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