Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is a hidden gem on North Carolina's Inner Banks. This gorgeous expanse of rich, diverse, dynamic habitat offers a multitude of birding, hiking and wildlife photography opportunities. During the winter, migratory waterfowl create magical scenes as the air fills with tens of thousands of Tundra Swans and Snow Geese every morning and at sunset as they travel to and from foraging areas. It is a moment no true birder should miss. READ MORE

In September, staff with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with partners and volunteers, planted 900 red spruce seedlings on the Pisgah National Forest to help create better habitat for many rare wildlife species including the Carolina northern flying squirrel, red crossbill, brown creeper and northern saw-whet owl. READ MORE

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s State Fair exhibit is located between the Old Farm Machinery Building and the Children's Barnyard, across from the Village of Yesteryear.

North Carolina Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina) are a priority species in the state's Wildlife Action PlanIn 2007, a 100-year Box Turtle Connection study commenced to help us learn more about the status and trends in box turtle populations, identify threats, and develop strategies for long-term species conservation. READ MORE

To increase surveillance for Chronic Wasting Disease, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has partnered with taxidermists to create the Cervid Health Cooperator (CHC) program. READ MORE