The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open the entire Roanoke River Management Area to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30, unless closed or extended through proclamation. The Roanoke River Management Area includes the Roanoke River and tributaries from Roanoke Rapids Lake Dam downstream to Albemarle Sound, including the Cashie, Middle and Eastmost...
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Meet at the Ivey Gut parking lot and come prepared for a moderate hike through an early succession pine forest. You will be able to explore some of the remaining tar kilns along the way. Come dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear.
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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...
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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,... |
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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.
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This program give landowners guidance on where to go for assistance for woodland management. Representatives from the N.C. Forest Service and other agencies provide information about their programs. 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,... |
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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... |
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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....
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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.
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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...
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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
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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...
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N.C. State University Extension specialists will address the different products woodland owners can develop. |
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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.
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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... |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2 events,
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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...
Free
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4 events,
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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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