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During its Feb. 22 meeting, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to adopt a slate of proposed rule changes for the coming year, including a pa...

Beaverdam Creek is easy to miss. Tree-lined banks shield the small, shallow stream from view as it runs toward the Pigeon River in Canton, and until t...

A North Carolina rule meant, in part, to stop people from eating anesthetized elk is close to coming into effect.

National Public Lands Day dawned crisp and cool Saturday, Sept. 24, a celebration of everything most beloved about fall in Western North Carolina — su...

Officials to allow bear-hunting in three sanctuaries due to ‘increased human-bear interactions’ – but opponents say plan is a ‘disaster’

The state Wildlife Resources Commission will allow hunting on more than 92,500 acres in three bear sanctuaries in Western North Carolina.

Asheville has received a $30,000 donation to purchase more bear-resistant trash cans, what could "go a long way" toward solving issues, says experts.

With already record-high bear populations continuing robust growth in Western North Carolina, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is proposing a co...