Study commissioned by lawmakers is silent on whether the state should ban shrimp trawling. But it urges changes in how North ...

Officers will continue increased enforcement of boating laws out on the water through the July 4th weekend. They will ...

Fireworks may dazzle, but they also pollute the air, disrupt wildlife and pose health risks. Some North Carolina cities are ...

According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, July 4 is a free fishing day for everyone in all public waters ...

As housing developments begin to push deeper into Boiling Spring Lakes forests, developers risk colliding with the federally ...

Officials with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said two people were idling on a boat along the Intracoastal ...

As Fourth of July festivities unfold at Oak Hollow Lake, safety remains a top priority for those venturing onto the water.

Commission increases from five to nine, with an at-large member needing proficient knowledge of boater safety protocols.

Most people get hit on weekends, usually in the afternoon. Two out of three deaths happen between noon and 6 p.m. As far as ...

From bald eagles to indigo buntings, this county park near Raleigh has some of the best birdwatching in North Carolina.

A man suffered severe injuries and lost multiple limbs after being struck by a pontoon boat's propeller near Shackleford ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting nominations for the annual Thomas L. Quay Award through Friday.