Nov 6Congratulations to Josh Purvis, winner of the Youth category with his photo of a Great Blue Heron!Josh shares what made capturing this snowy wildlife moment so memorable: “Being able to capture one of my favorite water birds on a rare snowy day close to home was an unforgettable experience!”Latest
Nov 6Congratulations to Josh Purvis, winner of the Youth category with his photo of a Great Blue Heron!Josh shares what made capturing this snowy wildlife moment so memorable: “Being able to capture one of my favorite water birds on a rare snowy day close to home was an unforgettable experience!”
Congratulations to Jerry Batchelor, winner of the Critters category!♥ 147 · Oct 26
You might drive right over this without ever noticing it.♥ 96 · Aug 18
North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Habitat Steward Training…♥ 92 · Oct 12
BUILT FOR THE NIGHT SHIFT Owls have a few tricks up their feathers.♥ 89 · Sep 11
North Carolina Predator Resumes 📄 Every predator brings a different skill set.♥ 88 · Jul 9
👉 New date and time!♥ 87 · Jul 24
Congratulations to Jerry Batchelor, winner of the Critters category!
♥ 147 · Oct 26
You might drive right over this without ever noticing it.
♥ 96 · Aug 18
North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Habitat Steward Training…
♥ 92 · Oct 12
BUILT FOR THE NIGHT SHIFT Owls have a few tricks up their feathers.
♥ 89 · Sep 11
North Carolina Predator Resumes 📄 Every predator brings a different skill set.
♥ 88 · Jul 9
👉 New date and time!
♥ 87 · Jul 24
Certified Wildlife HabitatNorth Carolina Wildlife Federation supports wildlife habitat, garden, and restoration programs unique to the flora and fauna native to our state.
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Academics AfieldThe year-long Academics Afield program offers R3 wildlife-related curriculum and quality mentored hunting and shooting sports opportunities to participants while evaluating their experiences.
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The people have spoken!
Nov 5
Hundreds, sometimes THOUSANDS, of birds.
Nov 5
Think bats are spooky?
Oct 3045 likes
Congratulations to Jerry Batchelor, winner of the Critters category!
Oct 26147 likes
After nearly 1,000 submissions, the winners have been chosen!
Oct 1921 likes
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Oct 1316 likes
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Oct 1292 likes
What do regrowing limbs, playing dead, chemical defenses, and blood-feeding have in common?
Oct 961 likes
September was a busy month in the field!
Oct 817 likes
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Working the Night Shift7 min read · Aug 26
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