Author: Guy and Judy Gardner

Guardians of the Wild

June 3, 2025

The Vital Role of Wildlife Enforcement Officers and Wildlife Biologists North Carolina Wildlife Federation programs actively involve our valued North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) wildlife enforcement officers and district biologists at every opportunity. Working in tandem, NCWRC wildlife enforcement and wildlife biologists serve as unsung heroes of conservation and public safety. Their dedication ensures … More Guardians of the Wild

New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program – Practical Deer Processing

December 12, 2024

More than fifty individuals, mostly new to hunting, attended this year’s Practical Deer Processing training events delivered at SWC’s Harnett Area Deer Donation Site and a satellite site in Apex on Saturday Dec 7th, where they acquired comprehensive knowledge on handling deer from the initial stage to packaging and freezing. Delivered collaboratively between the New … More New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program – Practical Deer Processing

Deer Program CWD Testing & Processing Education

November 25, 2024

Controlling Chronic Wasting Disease Sample collection to test for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – an always fatal disease found in deer – is being offered to hunters in NC CWD Surveillance Area 2 at the SWC Deer Program site in Lillington seven days a week by appointment through January 2, 2025. Call  919-250-8441 to schedule a … More Deer Program CWD Testing & Processing Education

Distributing Ground Venison in Fuquay Varina

April 16, 2024

The SWC Deer Program was blessed with the opportunity to share venison harvested by local hunters to families in need today. Eighty pounds of nutritious, safe (CWD-free certified) venison was distributed to patrons of the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry, Saint Bernadette’s Catholic Church, and Pine Acres Community Center in Fuquay Varina.  The harvest of … More Distributing Ground Venison in Fuquay Varina

KNOW CWD public forum – May 16th 6:30 – 8:30pm

May 12, 2023

Attend in person or online Pre-registration is not required. In-person: Cumberland County Extension Center (301 East Mountain Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306) Online:  Carolina Sportsman Magazine will stream the event through Facebook Live and it will also be shared on the Wildlife Commission’s Facebook page. For more information on CWD, visit ncwildlife.org/CWD Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), an always fatal disease … More KNOW CWD public forum – May 16th 6:30 – 8:30pm

Deer Program Delivers to Families in Need in Holly Springs

April 24, 2023

South Wake Conservationists’ Deer Program completed its last delivery of ground venison today, delivering enough meat to serve more than 11,000 meals this year alone. Working with the Holly Springs Food Cupboard and other local food pantries, lean meat is delivered to families that need it most. Heart-healthy and very tasty, this meat is in … More Deer Program Delivers to Families in Need in Holly Springs

SWC Promotes Field Safety and Conservation Practices

February 2, 2023

In the interest of promoting a hunter’s role as a conservationist, SWC frequently partners with the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program to provide hunter training and to promote field safety. This team was pleased to host an official NC Wildlife Resources Commission Hunter Education program last Saturday at Raven Rock State Park in … More SWC Promotes Field Safety and Conservation Practices

SWC Deer Program Extends its Community Reach

December 5, 2022

While the mission of this NCWF South Wake Conservationists chapter deer donation site is to promote responsible deer management and taking aim against hunger, we set aside one day each season to help develop the next generation of NC deer hunters. Working in collaboration with the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program, Opportunity Outdoors, … More SWC Deer Program Extends its Community Reach