Wednesday, September 18, 2019

North Carolina: Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day with Statewide Events

RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host three outdoor events on Sept. 28 in support of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Each wildlife conservation-focused event, held on the coast, the piedmont and the mountains of North Carolina, will feature family-friendly outdoor activities such as fishing, archery and more.

Coastal residents can attend the Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Fishing Event at Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge on Knotts Island from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $20, each participant will receive a rod and reel combo, bait and a Ducks Unlimited Greenwing membership. The Guilford chapter of the N.C. Bowhunters Association will be on-site offering archery education. Lunch and beverages will be provided for participants and their families. This event is limited to the first 150 participants. Pre-register by calling 252-619-0575.

Piedmont residents can attend the annual Wildlife Expo at Durham County Wildlife Club located at 3616 Hopson Rd. in Morrisville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hands-on activities and demonstrations include an air rifle range, fishing, archery, hunting dog demonstrations and more. Beefy Buns and Jam Ice Cream food trucks will be on-site serving snacks and lunch throughout the event. Additional partners in this year’s event include the American Wildlife Refuge, Camping World, Carolina Cooker, N.C. Herpetological Society, N.C. Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, Triangle Fly Fishers and Wake County Wildlife Club.

The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education will host a National Hunting and Fishing Day event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1401 Fish Hatchery Road in Pisgah Forest. This free event will allow participants to enjoy outdoor activities such as fly-fishing, fly-tying, outdoor cooking, air rifle, game tracking and more. Partners and sponsors include Federation of Fly Fishers, Cross Trail Outfitters, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Council, Trout Unlimited, N.C. Falconers Guild and Project Healing Waters.

For more information on National Hunting and Fishing Day, visit www.nhfday.org.

About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use, and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. To learn more, visit www.ncwildlife.org.


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