The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing an increase in fees for hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses, permits, stamps and certifications, effective July 1, 2024.
The fee adjustments are based on the total increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) since the last fee increase (January 1, 2020) and will help the agency with operating costs exacerbated by inflation and increased demand for services.
The NCWRC is funded by the sale of licenses, vessel titles and registrations, federal grants, general fund appropriations and other receipts.
Funds generated from license sales constitute, on average, about 25% of the agency’s annual revenue. These funds and others are used to support agency programs focused not only on species management and habitat enhancement, but on enforcement, education and public access.
To purchase a license, visit gooutdoorsnorthcarolina.com or a Wildlife Service Agent.