Press Releases
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program is responding to questions about interviewing anglers, weighing and measuring fish, and deciding where to sample the recreational fishing community. Why does NOAA Fisheries […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 23, 2021) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in a nationwide campaign July 2 – 4 called Operation Dry Water. The mission of the nationally coordinated effort […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 21, 2021) — This Independence Day, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, will be able to fish for free. Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. […]
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed management changes to further reduce bycatch of non-target species and minimize ecosystem impacts. Draft Amendment […]
BT-9 and BT-11 (Bombing Targets) reside in the Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound a few miles from Oriental and Cedar Island. Mariners are restricted from entering these areas. If […]