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Wildlife Resources Commission

North Carolina Wildlife Game Lands logo featuring a black and white diamond shape with the words “North Carolina Wildlife Game Lands” in stylized text.
Official North Carolina Wildlife Game Lands logo, representing protected public lands managed for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

State of North Carolina

Josh Stein, 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

Kyle Briggs, Executive Director

Christian Waters, 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

Map of North Carolina showing the locations of public shooting ranges managed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and county partnerships, including ranges in Haywood, Cleveland, Montgomery, Richmond, Wake, Caswell, Northampton, and other counties.
Map of North Carolina public shooting ranges managed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and partner counties, including sites like Foothills Public Shooting Complex, Flintlock Valley Range, and Wayne E. Smith Cold Mountain Range.

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.

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