The North Carolina Department of Wildlife is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, habitat management, information & education in North Carolina.

The primary duties of the North Carolina Fish & Game is:

• To manage and protect wildlife in North Carolina
• To manage wildlife habitat
• To educate the public on wildlife and safe hunting practices
• Set hunting and fishing seasons and creel limits
• Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
• Set hunting & fishing regulations in North Carolina
• Conduct tests for wildlife disease
• Animal Reintroduction