The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission sponsors many programs which promote conservation and wise use of the state's abundant natural resources, and provides assistance for landowners wishing to manage wildlife on their lands. From the links below, you can learn about programs sponsored by NC WRC and access information on managing Tarheel wildlife and their habitats.

Conservation Programs
Make a selection below to learn about programs sponsored by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

N.C. Wildlife Action Plan
North Carolina's plan for wildlife conservation under the State Wildlife Grants program.

Habitat Conservation Program
The Habitat Conservation Program protects, manages and conserves aquatic, wetland and upland habitats for the benefit of fish and wildlife populations.

Game Lands Program
Some 2,000,000 acres of public and private lands in North Carolina are managed for public hunting, trapping and fishing.
Cooperative Upland-habitat Restoration and Enhancement (CURE)
The CURE Program aims to increase habitat and improve small game and songbird populations on private and public land.

Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP)
The DMAP offers landowners or hunt clubs options in managing deer herds on their property or leases.

Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP)
The BMAP helps to educate the public and participating landholders about the best strategies for managing beaver damage.

NC Wildlife Habitat &
Wildlife Habitat Management
Use the pull-down menu to access information on the life history and management of some of North Carolina's most popular wildlife and their habitats.

Note: Some of these may require a long downloading time.