Record #:

44667

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

"The Commission (Wildlife), Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Habitat Foundation and Bass Pro Shops join forces to improve fish habitat and waterflow on a key piece of land." In 2018, the Commission began GIS mapping to locate tributaries with potential bottlenecks for fish in the Upper Roanoke. Pollock's Ferry tract topped the list.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 90 Issue 1, January-February 2026, p12-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Roanoke River--Waterflow--Upper Roanoke

Record #:

44666

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

Owls can be found throughout North Carolina. the most common species are Barn Owls, Barred Owls and Eastern Screech Owls.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 90 Issue 1, January-February 2026, p28-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Owls

Record #:

44328

Author(s):

Plumpton, Hannah; Kreh, Chris

Abstract:

"A recently conducted turkey ecology study provided new insight into turkey behavior that will benefit management for years to come." Only a few decades ago, wild turkeys were hard to find in North Carolina and across much of the U.S. Though restoration efforts between 1953 and 2005 were quite successful, recently a number of states in the southeast have seen declines. As a result of the Turkey Ecology Project, regular turkey hunting season in North Carolina will no longer open before April beginning in 2026.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 1, January 2025, p44-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wild turkeys--Research; Turkey Ecology Research Project

Record #:

44329

Author(s):

McCargo, Jeremy

Abstract:

"The prehistoric-looking Atlantic sturgeon has been swimming in North Carolina waters for millions of years." Due to population declines, the species was protected from harvesting in 1998 and listed as endangered by the National Marine Fisheries Service in 2012.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 1, January 2025, p8-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sturgeon; Sturgeon--Atlantic Sturgeon

Record #:

44330

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

"Sounds of the annual N.C. Tarheel Turkey Calling Contest fill the air at the Dixie Deer Classic." The annual event takes place on the second day of the Dixie Classic.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 1, January 2025, p12-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Turkey calling--N.C. Tarheel Turkey Calling Contest

Record #:

44400

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

"Trout stocking continues in the mountains and Piedmont despite obstacles following the storm." Primarily attributed to flooding and landslides, damages from the Sept. 27 storm were estimated at $59 billion. Severely damaged were two cold-water hatcheries maintained by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; namely, Bobby N. Setzer Hatchery and Armstrong State Fish Hatchery.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 2, March-April 2025, p24-30, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trout hatcheries--Hurricane Helene; Armstrong State Fish Hatchery; Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery (Transylvania County)

Record #:

44401

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

"Commission staff, including the Swift Water Rescue Team, risked their lives to help others while responding to Hurricane Helene in devasted mountain communities." The N.C. Wildlife Commission Swift water Rescue Team was established three years ago. It consists of 22 officers across the state.. the following article details their activities and route with the aftermath of Helene.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 2, March-April 2025, p12-23, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hurricane Helene--N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Swift Water Rescue Team; Swift Water Rescue Team (N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission)

Record #:

44552

Author(s):

James, Walter "Deet"

Abstract:

As Walter "Deet" James heads into retirement after serving as North Carolina Wildlife Commission's hunter engagement coordinator, he reflects on the issues, challenges of the Learn to Hunt Initiative. The Learn to Hunt Initiate was developed to address barriers to hunting participation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 5, September-October 2025, p44-49, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hunting--Engagement--Learn to Hunt innitiative

Record #:

44551

Author(s):

Strope, Benjy

Abstract:

"Battling invasive exotic plants is a growing problem--but not an insurmountable one--in North Carolina." Usually the best time to identify invasive plants is when they are flowering or setting seed.Some species can be particularly sneaky in their ability ti spread, taking underground paths and popping up from existing roots.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 5, September-October 2025, p12-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Invasive plants

Record #:

44606

Author(s):

Pusser, Todd

Abstract:

Examples noted in the article include leatherback sea turtles, the Carolina gopher frog, the male spotfin chub fish, the Eastern Hellbender and the white tailed deer.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 6, November-December 2025, p24-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Animal species--rare and extraordinary--North Carolina

Record #:

44605

Author(s):

Luker, Chase

Abstract:

"Often outnumbering their human neighbors, American black bears grow big and plentiful in eastern North Carolina." In particular, Northeastern North Carolina's ecology encourages black bears to blossom. The National Black Bear Festival is an annual event held in Washington County. Bear cubs are typically born from late December through early February.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 6, November-December 2025, p18-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bears--Black Bears; Black Bears--North Carolina

Record #:

44494

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

"Non-profit organizations rally to re-establish critical plant life along mountain creeks, rivers and streams impacted by Hurricane Helene." Among the organizations involved in conducting planting along mountain rivers following Helene are Riverlink, Mountain Valley Resource conservation & Development, Blue ridge Resource Conservation & Development, Haywood Waterways Association and Warren Wilson College. the various efforts assist in establishing higher quality floodplains.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 4, July-August 2025, p46-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hurricane Helene-- River vegetation--reestablishment

Record #:

44495

Author(s):

Pusser, Todd

Abstract:

"Small and unassuming crawfish play vital roles in our aquatic ecosystems." More than 400 crayfish species are found in the southeast. North Carolina boasts 51 species. They are found in nearly all freshwater environments across the state. North Carolina has about a dozen endemic crayfish species found nowhere else in the world.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 4, July-August 2025, p36-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crayfish--North Carolina; Crayfish--Research

Record #:

44496

Author(s):

Harrelson, John Henry

Abstract:

"While seeing one may come as a shock, alligators have been living along the North Carolina coast for millions of years." These animals can live to be more than 50 years old in the wild.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 3, May-June 2025, p34-39, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Alligators

Record #:

44497

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

"Commission biologists conduct regular surveys in the Coastal Plain in hopes of keeping the region a welcoming habitat for bats." White nose syndrome has killed bats at an alarming rate in the past two years.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 89 Issue 4, July-August 2025, p42-49, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bats--Research