Island Habitat Program
Sponsored by the NCWF and Duke Power the Island Habitat program is being modeled
in the rapidly developing Catawba River basin area with intentions of being
spread throughout the Tar Heel State. The goal is simply to enhance island habitats
for wildlife by cleaning them of refuse and by erecting nesting boxes.
Central Carolina Amphibian
and Reptile Initiative
NCWF is a proud partner in CCARI,
which has the primary goal of facilitating and coordinating amphibian and reptile
conservation and education in the Central Carolina region.
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Schoolyard
Habitats!
Turning your school grounds into a National Wildlife Federation certified Schoolyard
Habitats® site is easy, rewarding and fun!
W.A.I.T.
Wildlife and Industry Together is a program to benefit...
Project
W.I.L.D.
Project W.I.L.D. (Wildlife In Land Development) is a comprehensive certification
program for emerging land development projects to preserve and enhance wildlife
habitat. Wildlife-friendly developments afford opportunities for fostering awareness
and appreciation for natural resource conservation.
Habitat
Nesting Box Program
FAITH
Is an effort to improve wildlife habitat on faith-based grounds.
Camouflage
Coalition
The North Carolina Camouflage Coalition is a group of
hunters and anglers committed to preserving their traditions.
National
Hunting & Fishing Day
Each year the Federation sends letters to county commissioners and the Governor
asking that the fourth Saturday in September be proclaimed National Hunting
& Fishing day. A day to celebrate an important piece of our national heritage.
The Federation sends press and informational packets to all affiliate clubs.
Many clubs sponsor Nation...
Wildlife
Watch
Fur,
Fish & Game Rendezvous
Open to the first 85 registrants, the Fur, Fish ‘N Game Rendezvous Camp
is designed to give participants a better understanding of our natural resources
and how we interact with them.
Scholarships
You could be $1,000 richer if you’re a full-time college or graduate student
(including 2-year programs) majoring in the area of wildlife, fisheries, forestry,
conservation or the environment! That’s right – your interest in
conserving our natural resources could pay off with a scholarship to help you
accomplish your academic goals.
Governors
Conservation Achievement Awards
Each year the North Carolina Wildlife Federation presents the prestigious Governor’s
Conservation Achievement Awards Program, an effort to honor those individuals,
governmental bodies, associations and others who have exhibited an unwavering
commitment to conservation in North Carolina. These are the highest honors given
in the state.
McClamroch
Luncheon
An annual event sponsored by the NCWFEEF at which the NCWRC’s enforcement
officers awards are given, and Endowment Fund scholarship winners are honored.
Wildlife officers are nominated by their peers based on character, ethics, and
performance over the past year. The scholarship winners were selected by the
Endowment Fund Board members.
Hunters
for the Hungry
The Federation is an original supporter of this non-profit organization dedicated
to providing high quality venison to people in need of food. Founded in 1993,
the group accepts legally harvested white-tailed deer from hunters. The meat
is processed at facilities inspected by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and
distributed to needy ...
Wildlife
Wire
Wildlife Wire is an electronic communications tool available to NCWF members
and affiliates. Periodic wildlife news and issues will keep wildlife enthusiasts
updated throughout the year. Action Alert letter campaigns will consist of brief
background information on a specific issue along with elected officials to be
targeted.
Barkalow
Lecture Series
The essence of the Dr. Fred S. and Mrs. Joan M. Barkalow Lecture, held each
spring at North Carolina State University is to enhance students’ learning
experiences in biology, wildlife or natural resources management, or other conservation
related fields.
National
Wildlife Week
Started in 1938, is an effort to preserve wildlife and wildlife habitat by educating
students, families, and adults through fun and informative hands-on activities.
CleanCast
CleanCast is a one-day program that combines a fishing opportunity with an introduction
to the importance of water quality and basic water monitoring techniques.
