RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 1, 2011) – National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina is Sept. 24 and everyone is invited to learn more about outdoor recreation and conservation by attending one of  seven fun, family-oriented events across the state supported by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

National Hunting and Fishing Day, formalized by Congress in 1971, was created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation to celebrate conservation successes of hunters and anglers. Hunting, fishing and related activities directly support upwards of 29,000 jobs and $818 million in income in North Carolina.

“National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina is our chance to thank sportsmen for their contributions to conservation, and an opportunity to invite others, especially youth, to join with us,” said Travis Casper, the state’s assistant hunter education coordinator. “The future of fish and wildlife depends upon tomorrow’s stewards.”

Some of the National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina events will have participants trying their hand at campfire cooking, archery, marksmanship on laser and pellet rifle ranges, and fishing. All will have opportunities to learn more about conservation and how to begin hunting and fishing. More details about the seven events are available on our website.

National Hunting and Fishing Day in North Carolina is just a one-day example of year-round efforts by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to educate, encourage and involve people in hunting and fishing. The Wildlife Commission offers free hunter education courses, Becoming an Outdoor-Woman workshops, youth hunts, disabled sportsmen and mobility impaired hunting and fishing opportunities, and a fishing tackle loaner program. Learn more at www.ncwildlife.org. 

RELATED INFORMATION:

NHFD Dates and Locations in NC (PDF)
NC NHFD Video (Need to load video to new site)

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Media Contact:
Geoff Cantrell, Public Information Officer
919-707-0186
geoff.cantrell@ncwildlife.org