North Carolina Population and Management Archive - North Carolina
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Annual Reported Deer Hunt
1950: 15,000
1968: 39,000
1976: 22,614
1977: 28,428
1978: 29,730
1979: 30,053
1980: 28,794
1981: 34,666
1982: 37,893
1983: 47,873
1984: 49,894
1985: 55,074
1986: 62,682
1987: 78,259
1988 : 83,239
1989: 89,896
1990: 105,005
1991: 104,750
1992: 118,638
1993: 134,422
1994: 124,696
1995: 123,312
1996: 116,661
1997: 119,656
1998: 132,373
1999: 125,226
2000: 132,325
2001: 142,887
2002: 118,174
2003: 134,507
2004: 140,311
2005: 144,315
2006: 154,273
2007: 171,986
2008: 176,297
2009: 169,273
2010: 175,157
2011: 173,553
2012: 167,249
2013: 188,130
2014: 153,629
2015: 162,558
2016: 149,811
2017: 161,854
2018: 143,529
2019: 161,941
2020: 169,973
2021: 168,427
Annual Estimated Deer Hunt
2010: 234,195
2011: 217,146
2012: 219,385
2013: 238,185
A List of Articles in the Archive
2021
Deer harvest is up in North Carolina May 18, 2021
Eight red wolves released into the wild in eastern North Carolina in hopes of keeping the species from going extinct May 17, 2021
North Carolina’s deer harvest increased in 2020-21 season April 27, 2021
2020
Deer Harvest for 2019-20 Season Up Nearly 7 Percent from Previous Three-Year Average April 24, 2020 North Carolina
2019
Deer Harvest for 2018-19 Season Down 9 Percent from Previous Three Year Average May 10, 2019 North Carolina
Elk-in store for big surprise one day May 1, 2019 North Carolina
2018
2018 North Carolina Deer Forecast October 31, 2018
Antlered deer harvest in Western North Carolina hits record high March 15, 2018
Can red wolves be saved again? February 5, 2018 North Carolina
Deer Harvest for 2017-18 Season Increased 8 percent from Previous Season
Elk get more room for growing population with new Maggie Valley state game land August 22, 2018 North Carolina
How many coyotes are in NC? September 6, 2018 North Carolina
Officially extinct: North Carolina cougars are long gone January 31, 2018
Pender County, Deer numbers slim after Hurricane Florence October 18, 2018 North Carolina
The WNC Deer Population is Up ... November 20, 2018 North Carolina,
2017
Elk are coming to Grandfather Mountain, naming contest begins November 17, 2017 North Carolina,
North Carolina deer harvest dips this season April 25, 2017
North Carolina Deer Information October, 2017
Wildlife Commission Adopts Resolution to Request Membership in Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact July 31, 2017 North Carolina
2016
'America's very best idea' September 2, 2016 Tennessee
'Friend of Conservation' award is given to Chatham family June 1, 2016 North Carolina,
A better deer season for hunters March 9, 2016 North Carolina
Changes In Regard To Antlered, Antlerless Deer September 21, 2016 Tennessee
Coyotes make themselves at home in WNC November 17, 2016 North Carolina
Deer food on the cheap April 8, 2016 North Carolina
Deer harvest of 2015-16 shows improvement over previous year April 25, 2016 North Carolina
The politics of deer farming in North Carolina—lessons learned RD Brown - Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2016
Will fewer deer be the new norm? May 2, 2016 North Carolina
WNC weighs in on proposed elk hunt January 13, 2016 North Carolina
2015
2015 North Carolina deer season preview August 1, 2015 North Carolina
2015 Trophy Deer Forecast: North Carolina October 21, 2015 North Carolina
America's Forgotten Wolf Still Lives In North Carolina January 14, 2015
Are all the deer and fish really gone? February 23, 2015 North Carolina
Coyote predation on fawns may demand direct attack April 17, 2015 North Carlina
Coyotes becoming a nuisance in Eastern North Carolina March 29, 2015 North Carolina
Coyotes filling wolves' niche in southeastern US March 26, 2015 North Carolina
Debate over deer management in NC July 10, 2015 North Carolina
Deer Farm Bill Ignites North Carolina Residents June 18, 2015
Deer Farmers drain Family Farmers USDA / FSA Funds June 17, 2015 North Carolina,
Deer farming bill heads to governor September 30, 2015 North Carolina
Deer farming changes debated May 12, 2015 North Carolina,
Deer farming changes pass state Senate, go to House May 20, 2015 North Carolina,
Deer harvest is off 18 percent over 2013-14, NCWRC announces May 7, 2015 North Carolina
Deer, swine, eels in NC farm bill that gets Senate OK May 19, 2015 North Carolina
Deer-farm supporters find two friends in state senate March 31, 2015 North Carolina,
Deer-farming bill herded through committee June 9, 2010 North Carolina
Eastern coyote adapts easily to our area November 15, 2015 North Carolina,
Elmore files bill legalizing sale of deer skins in North Carolina April 22, 2015 North Carolina,
Find loggers and you'll find deer ... December 1, 2015 North Carolina
For World's Only Wild Red Wolves, a Fateful Decision March 18, 2015 North Carolina,
Forest Lookouts: The inextricable -- but controversial -- ties among WNC economies and the national forests April 17, 2015 North Carolina
House approves bill expanding Sunday hunting April 28, 2015 North Carolina,
Hunters aren’t seeing as many deer November 19, 2015 North Carolina
Is deer farming a threat to wildlife and deer hunting in NC? August 20, 2015 North Carolina
Nature keeps down most recent deer season numbers May 14, 2015 North Carolina
NC Deer Farming Bill Threatens Federal Excise Gun Range Dollars August 20, 2015 North Carolina
NC WRC Releases Deer Study Results December 9, 2015 North Carolina,
North Carolina Deer Forecast for 2015 September 8, 2015
North Carolina's game commission wants the red wolf program ended February 6, 2015 North Carlina
Poor deer season last fall has multiple causes, biologist says March 6, 2015 North Carolina
Regulating deer key to preventing disease June 25, 2015 North Carolina,
Sportsmen asked to oppose expansion of deer pens in NC June 16, 2015 North Carolina,
Star man uses dachshund to find injured deer for hunters December 19, 2015 North Carolina
Statewide survey shows deer hunters managing more for quality than in the past December 10, 2015 North Carolina
Turn up the heat on coyotes now May 15, 2015 North Carolina
Two tales of timber: Managing your trees can help your wallet, wildlife April 9, 2015 North Carolina,
U.S. Forest Service Slaps Hunters in the Face March 21, 2015 North Carolina
White‐tailed deer population dynamics and adult female survival in the presence of a novel predator MC Chitwood, MA Lashley, JC Kilgo, CE Moorman… - The Journal of Wildlife …, 2015 North Carolina
Wild red wolf count falls as fewer parents making fewer pups July 24,2015 North Carolina
Wildlife Commission Passes Resolutions Regarding Red Wolves January 30, 2015 North Carolina
Winter is time to burn February 5, 2015 North Carolina
2014
2 public meetings will allow comment on deer farming amendment September 18, 2014 North Carolina
A federal program to bring back red wolves to North Carolina faces a challenge from landowners October 19, 2014
Acorn bumper crop turns heads in Western North Carolina October 15, 2014 North Carolina
Bucks Are Growing in North Carolina December 2, 2014 North Carolina
Budget proposal to shift N.C. deer farming oversight finds opposition July 22, 2014 North Carolina
Captive deer are sold as lucrative trophies November 29, 2014 North Carolina
Cherokee, Deer Relocated To Cherokee February 24, 2014 North Carolina
Cherokee, Project could revive deer on reservation land January 11, 2014 North Carolina
Cherokee, White-tailed deer, a plentiful nuisance elsewhere, find welcome on Cherokee tribal lands January 24, 2014 North Carolina
Commission faced with big decision Thursday on state's deer farms October 28, 2014 North Carolina
Commission votes to continue restrictions on farm raised elk, whitetails October 31, 2014 North Carolina
Dealing with deer causing rifts among neighbors September 2, 2014 North Carolina
Deer farmers accuse NC agency of stoking fear and raiding farms November 18, 2014 North Carolina
Deer Management Basics June 5, 2014 North Carolina
Deer reclaim historic home in Cherokee March 12, 2014 North Carolina
Does love of money put wildlife at risk? August 1, 2014 North Carolina
Eastern Band of Cherokee to participate in state park deer relocation January 8, 2014 North Carolina
Eastern Cherokee Reclaim Deer Heritage May 2, 2014 North Carolina
Gadugi Ecology: Combining old and new perspectives to understand deer in the Qualla Boundary March 25, 2014 North Carolina
Hunting rules due for changes January 11, 2014 North Carolina
Legislature to put NC Wildlife Resources Commission under microscope November 17, 2014 North Carolina
NC deer farmers, hunters battle over regulation of growing herds November 22, 2014 North Carolina
NC hits record-high deer hunting season April 24, 2014 North Carolina
NC Wildlife Commission approves regulations March 7, 2014 North Carolina
NCWRC's deer-farm vote deserves praise December 1, 2014 North Carolina
No change in captive deer farming jurisdiction August 13, 2014 North Carolina
North Carolina Deer Hunting Forecast for 2014 October 2, 2014
North Carolina red wolf also subject of conservation controversy May 27, 2014 North Carolina
Numbers show deer recovery is going well April 30, 2014 North Carolina
Piedmont Deer To Be Relocated On Cherokee Reservation January 8, 2014 North Carolina
Protect those buck fawns October 6, 2014 North Carolina
Public hearing set to discuss use of dogs during deer season June 19, 2014 North Carolina
Public Hearings Set for Proposed Changes to Captive Cervid Program August 29, 2014 North Carolina,
Restrictions on deer farms challenged December 24, 2014 North Carolina,
Sportsman are winners in budget bill signed Thursday August 8, 2014 North Carolina,
Sportsmen urge commission 'to stand up for resource' on deer issue October 15, 2014 North Carolina
State will host meeting Tuesday to discuss deer farming expansion in NC October 6, 2014 North Carolina
Statewide Deer Harvest Increases, declines in some areas May 5, 2014 North Carolina
Wildlife agency will defend officers' protection of deer, bear December 9, 2014 North Carolina
Wildlife Commission asking for input on captive deer rules October 8, 2014 North Carolina
Wildlife Commission to Conduct Nine Public Hearings Starting Jan. 6 December 11, 2014 North Carolina
Wildlife Commission to Conduct Public Hearing in Norwood on Jan. 8 December 26, 2014 North Carolina,
2013
Coping with coyotes: Residents speak out; bill seeks changes March 29, 2013 North Carolina
Deer hunting season in Western NC gets into full swing November 21, 2013 North Carolina
Deer meeting draws big crowd from Columbus January 25, 2013 North Carolin
Deer populations blunted by disease May 18, 2013 North Carolina
Farmers Manage Deer Project To Reach Out To Hunters, Land Managers, Communuities in September August 30, 2013 North Carolina
G&F Forecast: Where To Hunt Whitetails in North Carolina in 2013 October, 2013
Hunters, farmers to work together June 12, 2013 North Carolina
Initial deer numbers show decline January 20, 2013 North Carolina
Men get prison for poaching in WNC June 14, 2013 North Carolina
NCSU Students Working to Reduce Deer-Related Crop Damage June 27, 2013 North Carolina
North Carolina Deer Season 2013: Hunting Forecast October 4, 2013
States set sights on lifting Sunday hunting bans April 27, 2013 North Carolina
Study shows hunting is big business October 13, 2013 North Carolina
Supplemental feeding helps deer in the winter February 11, 2013 North Carolina
Tobacco trust fund to fund farmer-hunter program January 11, 2013 North Carolina
Why Predator Control Matters For Deer Populations April 3, 2013 North Carolina
2012
2011-12 was a good year for deer hunters June 30, 2012 North Carolina
Camp Lejeune: Deer hunting season ends with white-tail harvest countJanuary 12, 2012 North Carolina
Cherokee hopes bounty will help rein in pesky coyote population November 7, 2012 North Carolina
Concerns over deer control proposals by Wildlife Commission October 16, 2012 North Carolina
Deer harvest up in Wilkes in 2011 after dropping in 2010 April 17, 2012 North Carolina
Deer management program creates opportunities for hunters, farmers November 11, 2012, North Carolina
Duke Forest closes for deer season September 15, 2012 North Carolina
Proposed wildlife law irks hunters, thrills farmers September 19, 2012 North Carolina
Rise of the coyote: The new top dog May 16, 2012 North Carolina
2011
County supports banning deer hunting with dogs September 22, 2011 North Carolina
Deer season opens Monday in Asheville area, WNC November 19, 2011 North Carolina
Deer, turkey maps help NCWRC spot trends January 23, 2011 North Carolina
Hunting bill dies in Raleigh June 4, 2011 North Carolina
Killing of 9 penned deer in NC draws outrage October 10, 2011 North Carolina
NC deer hunter, poacher, banned from hunting worldwide in plea deal September 16, 2011
Tribe implements White-tailed Deer Project November 17, 2011 North Carolina
North Carolina deer harvest continues to grow July 16, 2010
Studies try to get handle on coyotes in NC August 2, 2010 North Carolina
Subtle effects of a managed fire regime: A case study in the longleaf pine ecosystem MA Lashley, MC Chitwood, A Prince, MB Elfelt…North Carolina