Where Mountain Bears Range
North Carolina mountain black bear habitats, Appalachian elevation ranges, and seasonal food sources determine where bears roam.
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Where Coastal Pocosin Bears Range
North Carolina coastal pocosin bear habitats and dense wetland ranges across Dare, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.
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How North Carolina Grows Some of the East’s Biggest Bears
North Carolina black bears reach massive sizes through rich forest diets, abundant acorns, and protein-heavy agricultural lands.
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North Carolina’s Seven-County CWD Footprint
North Carolina deer hunting regulations outline a seven-county Chronic Wasting Disease footprint affecting local cervid populations.
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How CWD Reached the Yadkin Valley
Chronic Wasting Disease reached North Carolina in 2022, appearing in a hunter-harvested deer in Surry County within the Yadkin Valley.
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North Carolina Deer Harvest Records
North Carolina deer harvest records show population trends, management strategies, and how reporting helps biologists track whitetail health.
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Why the Piedmont Grows Big Bucks
Fertile soils and varied habitats in the North Carolina Piedmont explain how this region grows large whitetail deer antlers.
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Coastal Plain Versus Mountain Deer
North Carolina deer hunting strategies differ between the flat Coastal Plain and the rugged Appalachian Mountain region.
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Deer Density by North Carolina Zone
North Carolina deer density across Eastern, Central, and Western hunting zones explains how geography affects regional wildlife populations.
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North Carolina Deer Population Estimate
North Carolina deer population estimates explain how harvest data, spotlight surveys, and models help wildlife agencies manage healthy herds.
