Please note: It is illegal to keep any North Carolina wildlife without a permit and North Carolina law prohibits any native wildlife being kept as pets.
There are volunteers across the state that are trained and licensed to rehabilitate wild animals until the animal can be released back into their natural habitat. Rehabilitators dedicate their time and money to caring for orphaned and injured animals; before contacting someone, be sure the animal needs assistance by considering the information below.
For injured deer or black bear please contact the NC Wildlife Helpline at 866-318-2401 (Mon-Fri. 8 am- 5 pm) or the Wildlife Enforcement Division at 800-662-7137 outside of business hours.