WRC Considers Opening Gamelands to Other Activities

If the measure is approved, Gamelands would allow anyone with a pass to pursue activities other than hunting,. fishing and trapping on state maintained Gamelands. (WRC photo)

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to attend upcoming forums to discuss implementation of a Conservation Access Pass currently under consideration. It would grant individuals who do not possess a NCWRC-issued hunting, fishing or trapping license, access to and use of NCWRC property, including:

  • Over 250 Boating Access areas (BAAs) to more than 100 bodies of water for non-registered vessel owners

Four public forums, three in-person and one virtual, will be held where staff will provide information and answer questions about what is being considered, as well as gather public input and opinions to inform the Commission’s decision.

Public Forum Information

Thur. Feb. 20     7 – 9 p.m.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Fernihurst Dr., Asheville, NC

Room: Ferguson Auditorium

Tues. Feb. 25    7 – 9 p.m.

Pitt Community College, 169 Bulldog Run, Winterville

Wed. Feb. 26     7 – 9 p.m.

Guilford Technical Community College, 3505 E. Wendover Avenue, Greensboro

Room: 152 AB Combined, W2 – Ground Floor

Tues. March 4   6 – 8 p.m.

Virtual Webinar via Zoom

Register to Attend

The virtual forum will be recorded and posted to NCWRC’s YouTube channel. Comments and questions may be submitted online. For more information visit ncwildlife.org/conservation-access-pass.