The Commission approved land acquisitions, including properties in Harnett and Ashe counties, and a lease renewal in New Hanover County. Multiple permanent rulemaking actions were initiated regarding waterway regulations in Mecklenburg, Gaston, Craven, and New Bern, as well as the Town of River Bend. The Commission adopted temporary amendments to waterway regulations in Beaufort County and finalized the 2027-2028 annual cycle rules for Inland Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Land and Water Access, Wildlife Education, and Endangered, Threatened, and Special Concern Species. Additionally, an emergency rule was adopted regarding the feeding of bears in Buncombe County, and notice was given for temporary rule amendments concerning Mayo Lake.
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The Commission addressed several agenda items, including awarding the 2026 Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award to Dr. Theodore Simons and selecting the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for an Elk Permit auction. A blanket permit was authorized for youth deer hunting on Sandhills Game Land, and a memorial request for a former staff member was approved. The Commission confirmed the 2027 meeting schedule and authorized multiple land acquisitions across various counties. Additionally, the Commission approved several easement requests and game land dedications, established an archery zone at Butner-Falls of Neuse Game Land, and addressed various rulemaking notices concerning endangered species, waterway no-wake zones, and local county regulations.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Agenda
The board agenda includes several key items, such as the review of the Financial Status Report for the General Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and Endowment Fund. Committee reports will be presented from the Rules, Fisheries, Small Game, and Committee of the Whole. Regulatory actions include the review of public comments on CWD Management Areas and the consideration of requests for permanent rulemaking notices concerning wildlife management, inland fisheries, land and water access, wildlife education, and endangered species rules. Additionally, the commission will consider final determinations for periodic rules review.
Apr 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Agenda
The meeting included a review of financial reports for the General, Capital Improvement, and Endowment funds, along with the allocation of investment income. Various committees provided reports. The commission focused on wildlife management, specifically selecting season dates and bag limits for migratory birds, resident Canada geese, and waterfowl, as well as establishing a falconry season. Significant agenda items included final approval for multiple land acquisitions across various counties and a utility easement request. Additionally, the commission addressed water safety and resource rulemaking, including amendments to licensing fees, game land regulations, and wildlife management area rules. The commission also considered appointments to the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee and the adoption of a species conservation plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
