Learn the basics of pine and hardwood management with tips on managing for the future. For more information or to participate in this course, click on a county name below to contact a county Extension office: Anson County Cherokee County Cleveland County Cumberland County Franklin County Gates County Harnett County Lee County Mitchell County Moore...
Striped bass season opens on the Roanoke River today! The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open the entire Roanoke River Management Area to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30, unless closed or extended through proclamation. The Roanoke River Management Area includes the Roanoke River and tributaries from Roanoke Rapids Lake Dam downstream...
Learn why Pilot Mountain State Park staff conduct prescribed fires and see firsthand effects of fire on this mountainous landscape.
All unlicensed sportsmen and sportswomen must successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. This course covers hunter responsibility, wildlife conservation and management, firearms, wildlife identification, survival and first aid, specialty hunting, and tree stand safety. The course is accepted in every state and province...
Harvesting longleaf pine trees for the naval store industry led to its decline from 90 million acres to 3 million acres, and it needs our help! On this two-mile hike, we will explore our longleaf pine forest and try to get a better understanding of its use in history and why it is important to...
Enjoy a day of celebrating Aldo Leopold, the father of wildlife conservation. Throughout the day, there will be fun activities that teach people about their connections to the land, such as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, films, Sand County Almanac readings, building Leopold benches, nature hikes, birding walks, tours of the historic mill, environmental and...
This is a two-day class with a lot of hands on activities and is important training for those who want to use prescribed fire on their land. After the two-day classroom work participants will need to do a controlled burn under the supervision of a certified burner to complete their certification process.
Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.
Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.
Turkey Hunting Seminar is specifically geared for those who are interested in turkey hunting, but don’t know how to get started and don't have a hunting mentor. Topics include: biology, hunting methods, calling and decoys, firearm and ammo selection, camouflage clothing, and cleaning and cooking your gobbler.
