03-23-2010, 11:16 AM
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 15) - Additions to the Public Mountain Trout Waters program, a statewide length and creel limit for muskie, a change in squirrel season dates and additions to the game lands program are among the 2010 proposed changes to the state's hunting and fishing rules.
In January, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold its annual series of nine public hearings across the state, inviting public comments on proposed changes to hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. After hearing public comments and reviewing written comments, the Wildlife Commission will meet in March and vote whether or not to adopt the proposed rules.
The public can also visit www.ncwildlife.org to comment online or submit comments by mail to 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701. Comments must be submitted before January 22.
Fishing proposals include adding Wildcat Lake and almost two miles of Elk Hollow Branch in Avery County and a two-mile portion of the Yadkin River in Caldwell County as designated Public Mountain Trout Waters. Another proposal designed to simplify muskellunge regulations will establish a 42-inch minimum size limit and one-fish-daily creel limit for muskellunge for the entire state. The Commission also proposes a reduction in the minimum length of largemouth bass caught in Jordan and Falls of Neuse reservoirs.
Hunting proposals include extending squirrel season to the last day of February and creating two new game lands - one in Ashe County and one in Bladen County. The Commission also proposes allowing government or nonprofit entities conducting organized hunting events to obtain exemptions allowing all participants in these events to hunt without first obtaining hunting licenses.
For full text of the proposed regulations changes, click here.
Again, comments can be submitted one of three ways:
"¢ Attending a public hearing;<br />
"¢ Mailing comments to 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701;<br />
"¢ Or commenting at www.ncwildlife.org, before January 22.
Proposed Schedule for the 2010 Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Public Hearings<br />
Before making final plans to attend a hearing, check the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Web site for current updates, including weather-related rescheduling, at www.ncwildlife.org.
Hearing Time: 7 p.m.<br />
(Click location for map)<br />
Date
District
City
Location<br />
Mon., Jan. 4
4
Dublin
Bladen Community College<br />
Wed., Jan 6
5
Graham
Graham Middle School Auditorium<br />
Thur., Jan 7
6
Norwood
South Stanly High School<br />
Tue., Jan. 12
8
Morganton
Morganton Municipal Auditorium<br />
Wed., Jan. 13
9
Sylva
Southwestern Community College<br />
Thur., Jan. 14
7
Mount Airy
Mount Airy High School Auditorium<br />
Tue., Jan. 19
1
Edenton
Swain Auditorium<br />
Wed., Jan 20
2
New Bern
New Bern Courthouse<br />
Thur., Jan. 21
3
Rocky Mount
Nash Community College
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina 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.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go towww.ncwildlife.org/enews.
Media Contact<br />
Carolyn Rickard,<br />
Public Information Officer<br />
(919)707-0124<br />
carolyn.rickard@ncwildlife.org
In January, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold its annual series of nine public hearings across the state, inviting public comments on proposed changes to hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. After hearing public comments and reviewing written comments, the Wildlife Commission will meet in March and vote whether or not to adopt the proposed rules.
The public can also visit www.ncwildlife.org to comment online or submit comments by mail to 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701. Comments must be submitted before January 22.
Fishing proposals include adding Wildcat Lake and almost two miles of Elk Hollow Branch in Avery County and a two-mile portion of the Yadkin River in Caldwell County as designated Public Mountain Trout Waters. Another proposal designed to simplify muskellunge regulations will establish a 42-inch minimum size limit and one-fish-daily creel limit for muskellunge for the entire state. The Commission also proposes a reduction in the minimum length of largemouth bass caught in Jordan and Falls of Neuse reservoirs.
Hunting proposals include extending squirrel season to the last day of February and creating two new game lands - one in Ashe County and one in Bladen County. The Commission also proposes allowing government or nonprofit entities conducting organized hunting events to obtain exemptions allowing all participants in these events to hunt without first obtaining hunting licenses.
For full text of the proposed regulations changes, click here.
Again, comments can be submitted one of three ways:
"¢ Attending a public hearing;<br />
"¢ Mailing comments to 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701;<br />
"¢ Or commenting at www.ncwildlife.org, before January 22.
Proposed Schedule for the 2010 Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Public Hearings<br />
Before making final plans to attend a hearing, check the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Web site for current updates, including weather-related rescheduling, at www.ncwildlife.org.
Hearing Time: 7 p.m.<br />
(Click location for map)<br />
Date
District
City
Location<br />
Mon., Jan. 4
4
Dublin
Bladen Community College<br />
Wed., Jan 6
5
Graham
Graham Middle School Auditorium<br />
Thur., Jan 7
6
Norwood
South Stanly High School<br />
Tue., Jan. 12
8
Morganton
Morganton Municipal Auditorium<br />
Wed., Jan. 13
9
Sylva
Southwestern Community College<br />
Thur., Jan. 14
7
Mount Airy
Mount Airy High School Auditorium<br />
Tue., Jan. 19
1
Edenton
Swain Auditorium<br />
Wed., Jan 20
2
New Bern
New Bern Courthouse<br />
Thur., Jan. 21
3
Rocky Mount
Nash Community College
About N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Since 1947, the North Carolina 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.
Get N.C. Wildlife Update - news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more - delivered to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Go towww.ncwildlife.org/enews.
Media Contact<br />
Carolyn Rickard,<br />
Public Information Officer<br />
(919)707-0124<br />
carolyn.rickard@ncwildlife.org