A Southern flounder being released into the water. Legislation that would force an expansion of recreational fishing seasons for two popular coastal fish species has passed the North Carolina House.

Many invasive fish, plus other animals and plants, are ecological nuisances in our state. So the NC Wildlife Resources Commission groups them all together as “Aquatic Nuisance Species,” teaching local ...

Republican state lawmakers are on the cusp of doing something they’re usually undoing – protecting the environment. The state Senate’s Republican majority has voted overwhelmingly in support of a bill ...

Fishing is a popular activity for those looking to relax during the warmer months. In North Carolina, most anglers are required to have a license to fish. If you’re caught fishing without one, you ...