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Public Input Meeting on Hunting Deer With Dogs
2020-03-31 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center, 2900 NC Hwy 125, Williamston, NC, United States
The Wildlife Commission will hold four public input meetings in March to discuss deer hunting with the aid of dogs, associated conflicts and potential solutions.
“Hunting deer with the aid of dogs is a deeply rooted and long-standing tradition in North Carolina,” said Gordon Myers, the Commission’s executive director. “However, in a rapidly changing state, conflicts among user groups and with landowners do occur. These meetings will provide a forum to discuss those conflicts and potential solutions.”

Becoming an Outdoor Woman Weekend
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-05 | Eastern 4-H Center, 100 N Clover Way, Columbia, NC, 27925, United States
Women ages 18 and older can choose from a variety of outdoor skills workshops, such as archery, fishing, hunting, decoy carving, outdoor game cooking, smartphone nature photography, motorboat skills, kayaking and much more! Workshops are designed for participants who: 1) have no outdoor skills experience, but would like to learn; 2) are beginners who would like to improve their skills; 3) know how to do some activities and would like to experience new ones.

Youth Season Opens: Male or Bearded Turkey Only
2020-04-04 - 2020-04-10
Youth under the age of 18 may hunt turkey statewide during this season, but some Game Lands require a permit. Only youth can hunt during this season, and only one weapon is allowed per youth hunter. Each youth must have a Big Game Harvest Report Card and report harvests according to instructions in this Digest. License-exempt youth should report their harvest using a Big Game Harvest Report Card for License-Exempt Hunters.

Womens Introduction to Fly Fishing
2020-04-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Learn the basics of ﬂy ﬁshing: equipment, knots, casting, and spend a couple of hours ﬁshing the Davidson River. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.
Register online or call 828-877-4423.

Carnivorous Plant Hike
2020-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Road, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428, United States
This workshop will take place every Saturday during March, April, May, June, July and August at 10 a.m.
Take a hike with a park ranger and learn about the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that grow at Carolina Beach State Park. See plants that “bite back” such as sundews, bladderworts, butterworts, pitcher plants, and the Venus fly trap.
Meet at the end of Nature Trail Lane at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, call 910-458-8206.

Long Live the Longleaf
2020-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Carvers Creek State Park, 2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC, 28390, United States
Take a hike through our rare Longleaf Pine forest that was historically maintained by fire and learn how to protect this forest for future generations. Along this easy 2-mile hike, we will experience the life cycle of the Longleaf and see the endangered Red-Cockaded Woodpecker cavity trees.
Start location: Welcome Center

Backyard Birding by Ear: For Beginners
2020-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Do you enjoy listening to birds in the morning? Learn how to identify common backyard birds by their calls and songs. We’ll start in the classroom with some listening quiz games and then move outside to put our skills to the test. Come prepared for light hiking outside. Ages 10 and up.
Register online or call 828-877-4423.

Forest Product Markets
2020-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Richmond County Extension Center, 123 Caroline St., Rockingham, NC, 28379, United States
N.C. State University Extension specialists will address the different products woodland owners can develop.

On the Water: East Fork French Broad
2020-04-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Practice your ﬂy-ﬁshing skills on the East Fork French Broad River. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, ﬂy selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Meet at the Exxon/Kountry Mart store in Rosman, N.C. Ages 12 and up.
Register online or call 828-877-4423.

Statewide Spring Season: Male or Bearded Turkey Only
2020-04-11 08:00
It is unlawful to:

Use dogs during the spring wild turkey season.
Use any type of handgun or rifle to hunt wild turkey.
Take wild turkeys from an area in which bait has been placed. (An area is considered baited until 10 days after the bait has been consumed or otherwise removed.)
Possess live wild turkeys or live birds that are indistinguishable from wild turkeys.

Visit the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission website for more information.

Casting for Beginners: Level I
2020-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
This is the perfect introductory class for beginners. Learn at your own pace as we teach various casting techniques. This class is held at Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest. All equipment and materials are provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.
Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Introduction to Fly Fishing
2020-04-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-05-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Learn the basics of ﬂy ﬁshing: equipment, knots, casting, and spend a couple of hours ﬁshing the Davidson River. All materials provided. Bring a lunch. Ages 12 and up.
Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Fly Tying for the Beginner
2020-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Learn the basics of ﬂy tying during this introductory level class. Work at your own pace to tie a few basic patterns. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 and up.
Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Outdoor Skills Series: Map & Compass
2020-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Join us each month this spring for a different topic related to outdoor skills. Whether you are an angler, hunter, or wildlife watcher these programs offer you a chance to try your hand at skills set that will help keep you safe in the forest. Ages 12 & up.
Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423

Orienteering Workshop
2020-05-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Cumberland County Wildlife Club, 2611 MELLWOOD DR., FAYETTEVILLE, 28306, United States
This is a one-day course which includes indoor and outdoor sessions.
Bring your personal compass if you have one.
If class shows as full when you attempt to register, you may plan to come as a walk-in and we will register you at the door.
If you need any accommodations to attend this program or event, please contact the instructor six weeks prior to your scheduled event

Environmental Education for the K-8 Classroom: Project Learning Tree
2020-05-02 10:00 - 2020-05-03 16:00 | Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 814 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, 28401, United States
Join other K-8 classroom and nonformal educators as they explore activities in the Project Learning Tree K-8 Curriculum Guide. Every participant will leave the workshop with the PLT K-8 Activity Guide which includes 96 activities correlated to the N.C. Standard Course of Study and Essential Standards. CEU renewal credits are available. This workshop qualifies for Criteria I in the EE Certification Program.
Register by April 27

Outdoor Skills Series: Wild Edibles and Securing Water
2020-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Join us each month this spring for a different topic related to outdoor skills. Whether you are an angler, hunter, or wildlife watcher these programs offer you a chance to try your hand at skills set that will help keep you safe in the forest. Ages 12 & up.
Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Casting for Beginners: Level 1
2020-05-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

ForestHer NC: Managing for Wildlife (Mountains)
2020-05-07 09:00 - 16:00 | McDowell Tech Community College, 54 College Drive, Marion, NC, 28752
Meet other women woodland owners and natural resource professionals in your area and learn about:

Invasive plants and their impact on wildlife
Identifying birds by sight and sound
Native landscaping for wildlife
Managing your woods and fields for wildlife
Human-wildlife interactions

While this event is designed for women, all are welcome to attend.

Lunch and continuing education credits (CFE, EE and TWS) will be provided.
Register by February 27 at https://foresthermarch12.eventbrite.com. Space is limited.
View event flier here.

Woodland Owner Lunch and Learn - Conserving Wildlife Through Forest Management (Webinar)
2020-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | www.forestrywebinars.net, United States
Forest covers over 60% of North Carolina’s land base, and these forests provide habitat for a range of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and songbirds. However, many of the forests are not managed to maximize the number and diversity of wildlife present. The presenter will be Christopher Moorman PhD Professor of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology and NC State University Faculty Scholar. Based on decades of experience as a hunter, birdwatcher, researcher, and teacher, Dr. Moorman will describe key strategies to manage forest to best conserve focal wildlife.
You do not need to pre-register for this webinar. Please plan to join the Webinar no more than 30 minutes early so that you can register and successfully join the presentation interface. Approximately 30 minutes before this webinar’s start time, the ‘Join’ button will be activated on this page. Once the ‘Join’ button is available, you may click the ‘Join’ button and begin the registration process.
Space will be limited to 500 participants on a first-come first-serve basis so, please plan to join 30 minutes before the webinar’s scheduled start time.

ForestHer NC: Managing for Wildlife (Piedmont)
2020-05-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. 64 Business, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, United States

Women's Introduction to Fly Fishing
2020-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

ForestHer NC: Managing for Wildlife (Coast)
2020-05-21 09:00 - 16:00 | N.C. Cooperative Extension Lenoir County Center, 1791 NC-11 S, Kinston, NC, 28504, United States
Meet other women woodland owners and natural resource professionals in your area and learn about:

Invasive plants and their impact on wildlife
Identifying birds by sight and sound
Native landscaping for wildlife
Managing your woods and fields for wildlife
Human-wildlife interactions

While this event is designed for women, all are welcome to attend.

Lunch and continuing education credits (CFE, EE and TWS) will be provided.
Register by March 5 at https://foresthermarch19.eventbrite.com. Space is limited.
View event flier here.

Heirs Property: Standing on a Lot of Love (Webinar)
2020-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | www.forestrywebinars.net, United States
Family land ownership has always been a significant source of intergenerational wealth across the country. For land trusts protecting family owned land in their service areas has many conservation and related benefits. Still family property owned as heirs property i.e. with multiple owners outwardly presents obstacles for conservation. Through this session, participants will gain an understanding of the legal structure of heirs property, the values around this ownership model and opportunities for engagement with heirs property owners that support natural resource conservation and community. This engaging workshop will provide a cultural and historical context of why families own property as heirs property owners to protect natural resources on their land through best practices, conservation easements, and acquisitions. Participants will learn about asset mapping as a tool for community level support and engagement with heirs property owners.
Presenters will be Mavis Gragg, Director, Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Project and Sam Cook, Executive Director of Forest Assets, North Carolina State University College of Natural Resources.
You do not need to pre-register for this webinar. Please plan to join the Webinar no more than 30 minutes early so that you can register and successfully join the presentation interface. Approximately 30 minutes before this webinar’s start time, the ‘Join’ button will be activated on this page. Once the ‘Join’ button is available, you may click the ‘Join’ button and begin the registration process.
Space will be limited to 500 participants on a first-come first-serve basis so, please plan to join 30 minutes before the webinar’s scheduled start time.

Birding Hike
2020-05-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Take a short hike through Pisgah National Forest as we learn to identify common bird species found in this area. This class is designed for the beginner birder. Bring water and good hiking shoes. Ages 12 and up.

Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

On the Water: West Fork Pigeon
2020-05-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Practice your ﬂy-ﬁshing skills on the West Fork Pigeon River. Learn about Delayed Harvest regulations, wading, reading the water, ﬂy selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology. Equipment and materials provided. Ages 12 and up.
Register online at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah/signup or call 828-877-4423.

Womens Introduction to Fly Fishing
2020-06-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education
