Third and final in a series investigating why, after years of consistent seasons for inland, joint and coastal waters, recreational anglers found themselves negotiating different flounder and mullet rules in 2023.

The Jan. 9 public hearing scheduled for 7 p.m. in Asheboro has been cancelled due to inclement weather. To make a comment or hear proposed rules, please attend the virtual public hearing, which will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 18. Pre-registration required.

RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 1, 2023) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has opened the public comment period for proposed rule changes to the 2024-2025 regulations related to wildlife management, inland fisheries and game lands. The comment period will be open through Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024.  

Comments may be submitted online, emailed to regulations@ncwildlife.org (must include name, county and state of residence in e-mail) or mailed to:  

Rulemaking Coordinator 
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission 
1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1700  

The public may also provide comments during any of NCWRC’s January public hearings. There will be three public hearings, each held at 7 p.m., and one held virtually. 

Jan. 9, 2024 – Asheboro CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Jan. 11, 2024 – Clyde 

Jan. 17, 2024 – New Bern 

Jan. 18, 2024 – Virtual (pre-registration required)   

To review the proposed regulation changes, submit a comment, or obtain information on the public hearings, please visit ncwildlife.org/proposed-regulations. 

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