Wildlife Resources Commission
State of North Carolina
Roy Cooper, Governor
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Monty R. Crump, Chairman, Rockingham
Mark R. Craig, Vice Chairman, Greensboro
John M. Alexander, Jr., Raleigh
Michael K. Alford, Jacksonville
Thomas A. Berry, Greensboro
Joseph R. Budd, Winston-Salem
V. Ray Clifton, Jr., Clarkton
J. Carlton Cole, Hertford
John T. Coley IV, Holly Springs
Kelly N. Davis, Swan Quarter
Thomas L. Fonville, Raleigh
Thomas M. Haislip, Jr., Sanford
David W. Hoyle, Jr., Dallas
Hayden Rogers, Brasstown
James (Jim) Ruffin, Winston-Salem
Wes Seegars, Goldsboro
Reid M. Smith, Turkey
Bradford G. Stanback, Canton
John A. Stone, Pinehurst
Stephen L. Windham, Wilmington
Landon G. Zimmer, Wilmington
Cameron Ingram, Executive Director
Kyle Briggs, Chief Deputy Director
Lisa Hocutt, Deputy Director of Constituent Support & Engagement
Brian McRae, Deputy Director of Operations
Phone Numbers
Big Game Harvest Reporting - 800-I-GOT-ONE (800-446-8663)
Boating Access Areas - 919-707-0150
Boating Safety Course Information - 919-707-0030
Boater Safety Education - Replacement Certificates - 833-950-0575
Enforcement Operations Office - 919-707-0030
Engineering - 919-707-0150
Game Lands/Public Lands - 919-707-0150
Human Resources - 919-707-0101
Hunter Safety Course Information - 919-707-0031
Hunter Safety Education - Replacement Certificates - 833-950-0575
Inland Fisheries - 919-707-0220
License Information - 833-950-0575
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries - 252-726-7021/800-682-2632
Regulation Information - 919-707-0030
Turn In Poachers (TIP) - 855-945-3847
NCWRC Merchandise - 833-950-0575
Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine - 800-786-2721
Vessel Registration and Titling - 833-950-0575
Violations Reporting - 800-662-7137
In the Raleigh area - 919-707-0040
Via TTY Machine* - 800-662-7137
*(TTY machine available for people with hearing disabilities)
Wildlife Education - 919-707-0170
Wildlife Helpline - 866-318-2401
(information on wildlife behavior, damage, injury, and co-existing)
Wildlife Management - 919-707-0050
Equal Opportunity
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All wildlife programs are administered for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens without prejudice toward age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Violations of this pledge may be reported to the Equal Employment Officer, 1703 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700, Tel. 919-707-0101.
Disposal of Deer Carcasses
- Disposing of deer or any other animal remains on roadsides, waterways or on property (without permission or where restricted) is illegal in North Carolina.
- Irresponsible dumping of deer carcasses sends the wrong image of a great sport, can spread disease, and could result in misdemeanor and felony charges.
- Dispose of game remnants in a prompt and responsible manner.
- Where permissible, bury remains at least two feet deep.
- Contact your area landfill or solid waste management provider for local policies and more information.
Be a responsible and ethical hunter!
