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from the director north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife
To Our Stakeholders and Partners in Wildlife Conservation: resources commission mission resources commission vision resources commission goals
I am pleased to announce completion of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com-
To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is providing safe, com- GOAL 1: All North Carolina citizens have the opportunity for safe GOAL 2: Expand the constituency base by providing and promoting
mission’s strategic plan. This plan is the culmination of diverse efforts that
began in 2006 with a mission analysis involving employees, partners, and habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow prehensive, effective and efficient fisheries, wildlife and boating and readily available participation in hunting, fishing, boating and opportunities for every adult and child, regardless of physical abilities,
the public to assess awareness and appropriateness of the agency’s mission hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to programs that: other wildlife-related activities. to experience North Carolina’s wildlife resources.
and programs. Background information was evaluated and summarized
by the Commission board in a facilitated workshop that resulted in the enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.
strategic direction outlined in this plan. • Conserve the diversity and abundance of the State’s STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
wildlife resources.
Two key factors affecting the future of diverse and abundant wildlife in
1. Advocate for legislation that supports wildlife conservation. 1. Provide expanded hunting, shooting, angling, and wildlife
North Carolina are brought to light in the strategic plan. First is accept- • Provide diverse opportunities for all citizens regardless
ance that, as urbanization and development continue across the state, conservation courses in the elementary schools.
wildlife habitats and populations are placed under increasing stress. Second of age or physical abilities to access and enjoy hunting, 2. Increase public access to private lands and waterways.
is acknowledgement of the changing demographics of the state’s citizenry; angling, boating and other wildlife-associated experiences. 2. Increase the public’s and various stakeholders’ understandings
most of our human population now live in urban centers, well isolated 3. Partner with other agencies, organizations, and local govern-
from daily contact with wildlife and the outdoors. Recognition of these north carolina wildlife • Demonstrate to the citizens of North Carolina through of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and its conserva-
ments to incorporate wildlife resources in land planning,
factors drives our strategic plan’s themes of wildlife sustainability through education and communication the critical role of wild- tion programs.
conservation and relevancy of wildlife to a broader segment of citizens. resources commission purpose life management in sustaining the quality of our wildlife
tourism and agro-tourism initiatives.
The strategic plan identifies seven broad goals for the Commission that will resources and their habitats. 3. Expand opportunities for all wildlife-associated recreation.
To develop and administer programs directed to the conser- 4. Reduce wildlife-related hunting and boating incidents
support wildlife conservation efforts and provide sustainable opportunities
for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and other wildlife-related activities vation of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. • Sustain working lands and their associated wildlife and violations. 4. Increase opportunities for disabled sportsmen and women to
for all North Carolina citizens. Strategic objectives within each goal directs communities. participate in all forms of wildlife-associated recreation.
the actions required to achieve the vision of the strategic plan. These directed
actions form the basis for divisions and programs within the Commission • Have a strong and unequivocal statutory base that supports
to deliver effective wildlife conservation to every corner of the State.
5. Utilize a customer-service model to administer and deliver the
constituent needs and agency sustainability. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission programs and services.
I invite you to review the plan and advise me of its strengths and weaknesses.
It is a living document, intended to be revised and updated, as needed, to • Feature strong partnerships with other natural resource
refine our approaches to the broad challenges of wildlife conservation. I look entities to complement the mission of the N.C. Wildlife
forward to many successful accomplishments as, together, we secure the
future for wildlife in North Carolina.
Resources Commission and leverage resources to achieve
that mission.
Sincerely,
• Are financially secure through diverse, dedicated and
ample funding.

Gordon Myers • Are based on sound science.

Executive Director
n.c. wildlife resources commission
strategic plan
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from the director north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife
To Our Stakeholders and Partners in Wildlife Conservation: resources commission mission resources commission vision resources commission goals
I am pleased to announce completion of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com-
To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is providing safe, com- GOAL 1: All North Carolina citizens have the opportunity for safe GOAL 2: Expand the constituency base by providing and promoting
mission’s strategic plan. This plan is the culmination of diverse efforts that
began in 2006 with a mission analysis involving employees, partners, and habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow prehensive, effective and efficient fisheries, wildlife and boating and readily available participation in hunting, fishing, boating and opportunities for every adult and child, regardless of physical abilities,
the public to assess awareness and appropriateness of the agency’s mission hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to programs that: other wildlife-related activities. to experience North Carolina’s wildlife resources.
and programs. Background information was evaluated and summarized
by the Commission board in a facilitated workshop that resulted in the enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.
strategic direction outlined in this plan. • Conserve the diversity and abundance of the State’s STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
wildlife resources.
Two key factors affecting the future of diverse and abundant wildlife in
1. Advocate for legislation that supports wildlife conservation. 1. Provide expanded hunting, shooting, angling, and wildlife
North Carolina are brought to light in the strategic plan. First is accept- • Provide diverse opportunities for all citizens regardless
ance that, as urbanization and development continue across the state, conservation courses in the elementary schools.
wildlife habitats and populations are placed under increasing stress. Second of age or physical abilities to access and enjoy hunting, 2. Increase public access to private lands and waterways.
is acknowledgement of the changing demographics of the state’s citizenry; angling, boating and other wildlife-associated experiences. 2. Increase the public’s and various stakeholders’ understandings
most of our human population now live in urban centers, well isolated 3. Partner with other agencies, organizations, and local govern-
from daily contact with wildlife and the outdoors. Recognition of these north carolina wildlife • Demonstrate to the citizens of North Carolina through of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and its conserva-
ments to incorporate wildlife resources in land planning,
factors drives our strategic plan’s themes of wildlife sustainability through education and communication the critical role of wild- tion programs.
conservation and relevancy of wildlife to a broader segment of citizens. resources commission purpose life management in sustaining the quality of our wildlife
tourism and agro-tourism initiatives.
The strategic plan identifies seven broad goals for the Commission that will resources and their habitats. 3. Expand opportunities for all wildlife-associated recreation.
To develop and administer programs directed to the conser- 4. Reduce wildlife-related hunting and boating incidents
support wildlife conservation efforts and provide sustainable opportunities
for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and other wildlife-related activities vation of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. • Sustain working lands and their associated wildlife and violations. 4. Increase opportunities for disabled sportsmen and women to
for all North Carolina citizens. Strategic objectives within each goal directs communities. participate in all forms of wildlife-associated recreation.
the actions required to achieve the vision of the strategic plan. These directed
actions form the basis for divisions and programs within the Commission • Have a strong and unequivocal statutory base that supports
to deliver effective wildlife conservation to every corner of the State.
5. Utilize a customer-service model to administer and deliver the
constituent needs and agency sustainability. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission programs and services.
I invite you to review the plan and advise me of its strengths and weaknesses.
It is a living document, intended to be revised and updated, as needed, to • Feature strong partnerships with other natural resource
refine our approaches to the broad challenges of wildlife conservation. I look entities to complement the mission of the N.C. Wildlife
forward to many successful accomplishments as, together, we secure the
future for wildlife in North Carolina.
Resources Commission and leverage resources to achieve
that mission.
Sincerely,
• Are financially secure through diverse, dedicated and
ample funding.

Gordon Myers • Are based on sound science.

Executive Director
n.c. wildlife resources commission
strategic plan
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from the director north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife
To Our Stakeholders and Partners in Wildlife Conservation: resources commission mission resources commission vision resources commission goals
I am pleased to announce completion of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com-
To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is providing safe, com- GOAL 1: All North Carolina citizens have the opportunity for safe GOAL 2: Expand the constituency base by providing and promoting
mission’s strategic plan. This plan is the culmination of diverse efforts that
began in 2006 with a mission analysis involving employees, partners, and habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow prehensive, effective and efficient fisheries, wildlife and boating and readily available participation in hunting, fishing, boating and opportunities for every adult and child, regardless of physical abilities,
the public to assess awareness and appropriateness of the agency’s mission hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to programs that: other wildlife-related activities. to experience North Carolina’s wildlife resources.
and programs. Background information was evaluated and summarized
by the Commission board in a facilitated workshop that resulted in the enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.
strategic direction outlined in this plan. • Conserve the diversity and abundance of the State’s STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
wildlife resources.
Two key factors affecting the future of diverse and abundant wildlife in
1. Advocate for legislation that supports wildlife conservation. 1. Provide expanded hunting, shooting, angling, and wildlife
North Carolina are brought to light in the strategic plan. First is accept- • Provide diverse opportunities for all citizens regardless
ance that, as urbanization and development continue across the state, conservation courses in the elementary schools.
wildlife habitats and populations are placed under increasing stress. Second of age or physical abilities to access and enjoy hunting, 2. Increase public access to private lands and waterways.
is acknowledgement of the changing demographics of the state’s citizenry; angling, boating and other wildlife-associated experiences. 2. Increase the public’s and various stakeholders’ understandings
most of our human population now live in urban centers, well isolated 3. Partner with other agencies, organizations, and local govern-
from daily contact with wildlife and the outdoors. Recognition of these north carolina wildlife • Demonstrate to the citizens of North Carolina through of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and its conserva-
ments to incorporate wildlife resources in land planning,
factors drives our strategic plan’s themes of wildlife sustainability through education and communication the critical role of wild- tion programs.
conservation and relevancy of wildlife to a broader segment of citizens. resources commission purpose life management in sustaining the quality of our wildlife
tourism and agro-tourism initiatives.
The strategic plan identifies seven broad goals for the Commission that will resources and their habitats. 3. Expand opportunities for all wildlife-associated recreation.
To develop and administer programs directed to the conser- 4. Reduce wildlife-related hunting and boating incidents
support wildlife conservation efforts and provide sustainable opportunities
for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and other wildlife-related activities vation of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. • Sustain working lands and their associated wildlife and violations. 4. Increase opportunities for disabled sportsmen and women to
for all North Carolina citizens. Strategic objectives within each goal directs communities. participate in all forms of wildlife-associated recreation.
the actions required to achieve the vision of the strategic plan. These directed
actions form the basis for divisions and programs within the Commission • Have a strong and unequivocal statutory base that supports
to deliver effective wildlife conservation to every corner of the State.
5. Utilize a customer-service model to administer and deliver the
constituent needs and agency sustainability. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission programs and services.
I invite you to review the plan and advise me of its strengths and weaknesses.
It is a living document, intended to be revised and updated, as needed, to • Feature strong partnerships with other natural resource
refine our approaches to the broad challenges of wildlife conservation. I look entities to complement the mission of the N.C. Wildlife
forward to many successful accomplishments as, together, we secure the
future for wildlife in North Carolina.
Resources Commission and leverage resources to achieve
that mission.
Sincerely,
• Are financially secure through diverse, dedicated and
ample funding.

Gordon Myers • Are based on sound science.

Executive Director
n.c. wildlife resources commission
strategic plan
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from the director north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife
To Our Stakeholders and Partners in Wildlife Conservation: resources commission mission resources commission vision resources commission goals
I am pleased to announce completion of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com-
To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is providing safe, com- GOAL 1: All North Carolina citizens have the opportunity for safe GOAL 2: Expand the constituency base by providing and promoting
mission’s strategic plan. This plan is the culmination of diverse efforts that
began in 2006 with a mission analysis involving employees, partners, and habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow prehensive, effective and efficient fisheries, wildlife and boating and readily available participation in hunting, fishing, boating and opportunities for every adult and child, regardless of physical abilities,
the public to assess awareness and appropriateness of the agency’s mission hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to programs that: other wildlife-related activities. to experience North Carolina’s wildlife resources.
and programs. Background information was evaluated and summarized
by the Commission board in a facilitated workshop that resulted in the enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.
strategic direction outlined in this plan. • Conserve the diversity and abundance of the State’s STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
wildlife resources.
Two key factors affecting the future of diverse and abundant wildlife in
1. Advocate for legislation that supports wildlife conservation. 1. Provide expanded hunting, shooting, angling, and wildlife
North Carolina are brought to light in the strategic plan. First is accept- • Provide diverse opportunities for all citizens regardless
ance that, as urbanization and development continue across the state, conservation courses in the elementary schools.
wildlife habitats and populations are placed under increasing stress. Second of age or physical abilities to access and enjoy hunting, 2. Increase public access to private lands and waterways.
is acknowledgement of the changing demographics of the state’s citizenry; angling, boating and other wildlife-associated experiences. 2. Increase the public’s and various stakeholders’ understandings
most of our human population now live in urban centers, well isolated 3. Partner with other agencies, organizations, and local govern-
from daily contact with wildlife and the outdoors. Recognition of these north carolina wildlife • Demonstrate to the citizens of North Carolina through of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and its conserva-
ments to incorporate wildlife resources in land planning,
factors drives our strategic plan’s themes of wildlife sustainability through education and communication the critical role of wild- tion programs.
conservation and relevancy of wildlife to a broader segment of citizens. resources commission purpose life management in sustaining the quality of our wildlife
tourism and agro-tourism initiatives.
The strategic plan identifies seven broad goals for the Commission that will resources and their habitats. 3. Expand opportunities for all wildlife-associated recreation.
To develop and administer programs directed to the conser- 4. Reduce wildlife-related hunting and boating incidents
support wildlife conservation efforts and provide sustainable opportunities
for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and other wildlife-related activities vation of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. • Sustain working lands and their associated wildlife and violations. 4. Increase opportunities for disabled sportsmen and women to
for all North Carolina citizens. Strategic objectives within each goal directs communities. participate in all forms of wildlife-associated recreation.
the actions required to achieve the vision of the strategic plan. These directed
actions form the basis for divisions and programs within the Commission • Have a strong and unequivocal statutory base that supports
to deliver effective wildlife conservation to every corner of the State.
5. Utilize a customer-service model to administer and deliver the
constituent needs and agency sustainability. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission programs and services.
I invite you to review the plan and advise me of its strengths and weaknesses.
It is a living document, intended to be revised and updated, as needed, to • Feature strong partnerships with other natural resource
refine our approaches to the broad challenges of wildlife conservation. I look entities to complement the mission of the N.C. Wildlife
forward to many successful accomplishments as, together, we secure the
future for wildlife in North Carolina.
Resources Commission and leverage resources to achieve
that mission.
Sincerely,
• Are financially secure through diverse, dedicated and
ample funding.

Gordon Myers • Are based on sound science.

Executive Director
n.c. wildlife resources commission
strategic plan
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from the director north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife
To Our Stakeholders and Partners in Wildlife Conservation: resources commission mission resources commission vision resources commission goals
I am pleased to announce completion of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com-
To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is providing safe, com- GOAL 1: All North Carolina citizens have the opportunity for safe GOAL 2: Expand the constituency base by providing and promoting
mission’s strategic plan. This plan is the culmination of diverse efforts that
began in 2006 with a mission analysis involving employees, partners, and habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow prehensive, effective and efficient fisheries, wildlife and boating and readily available participation in hunting, fishing, boating and opportunities for every adult and child, regardless of physical abilities,
the public to assess awareness and appropriateness of the agency’s mission hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to programs that: other wildlife-related activities. to experience North Carolina’s wildlife resources.
and programs. Background information was evaluated and summarized
by the Commission board in a facilitated workshop that resulted in the enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.
strategic direction outlined in this plan. • Conserve the diversity and abundance of the State’s STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
wildlife resources.
Two key factors affecting the future of diverse and abundant wildlife in
1. Advocate for legislation that supports wildlife conservation. 1. Provide expanded hunting, shooting, angling, and wildlife
North Carolina are brought to light in the strategic plan. First is accept- • Provide diverse opportunities for all citizens regardless
ance that, as urbanization and development continue across the state, conservation courses in the elementary schools.
wildlife habitats and populations are placed under increasing stress. Second of age or physical abilities to access and enjoy hunting, 2. Increase public access to private lands and waterways.
is acknowledgement of the changing demographics of the state’s citizenry; angling, boating and other wildlife-associated experiences. 2. Increase the public’s and various stakeholders’ understandings
most of our human population now live in urban centers, well isolated 3. Partner with other agencies, organizations, and local govern-
from daily contact with wildlife and the outdoors. Recognition of these north carolina wildlife • Demonstrate to the citizens of North Carolina through of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and its conserva-
ments to incorporate wildlife resources in land planning,
factors drives our strategic plan’s themes of wildlife sustainability through education and communication the critical role of wild- tion programs.
conservation and relevancy of wildlife to a broader segment of citizens. resources commission purpose life management in sustaining the quality of our wildlife
tourism and agro-tourism initiatives.
The strategic plan identifies seven broad goals for the Commission that will resources and their habitats. 3. Expand opportunities for all wildlife-associated recreation.
To develop and administer programs directed to the conser- 4. Reduce wildlife-related hunting and boating incidents
support wildlife conservation efforts and provide sustainable opportunities
for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and other wildlife-related activities vation of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. • Sustain working lands and their associated wildlife and violations. 4. Increase opportunities for disabled sportsmen and women to
for all North Carolina citizens. Strategic objectives within each goal directs communities. participate in all forms of wildlife-associated recreation.
the actions required to achieve the vision of the strategic plan. These directed
actions form the basis for divisions and programs within the Commission • Have a strong and unequivocal statutory base that supports
to deliver effective wildlife conservation to every corner of the State.
5. Utilize a customer-service model to administer and deliver the
constituent needs and agency sustainability. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission programs and services.
I invite you to review the plan and advise me of its strengths and weaknesses.
It is a living document, intended to be revised and updated, as needed, to • Feature strong partnerships with other natural resource
refine our approaches to the broad challenges of wildlife conservation. I look entities to complement the mission of the N.C. Wildlife
forward to many successful accomplishments as, together, we secure the
future for wildlife in North Carolina.
Resources Commission and leverage resources to achieve
that mission.
Sincerely,
• Are financially secure through diverse, dedicated and
ample funding.

Gordon Myers • Are based on sound science.

Executive Director
n.c. wildlife resources commission
strategic plan
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from the director north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife north carolina wildlife
To Our Stakeholders and Partners in Wildlife Conservation: resources commission mission resources commission vision resources commission goals
I am pleased to announce completion of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Com-
To conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is providing safe, com- GOAL 1: All North Carolina citizens have the opportunity for safe GOAL 2: Expand the constituency base by providing and promoting
mission’s strategic plan. This plan is the culmination of diverse efforts that
began in 2006 with a mission analysis involving employees, partners, and habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow prehensive, effective and efficient fisheries, wildlife and boating and readily available participation in hunting, fishing, boating and opportunities for every adult and child, regardless of physical abilities,
the public to assess awareness and appropriateness of the agency’s mission hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts to programs that: other wildlife-related activities. to experience North Carolina’s wildlife resources.
and programs. Background information was evaluated and summarized
by the Commission board in a facilitated workshop that resulted in the enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.
strategic direction outlined in this plan. • Conserve the diversity and abundance of the State’s STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
wildlife resources.
Two key factors affecting the future of diverse and abundant wildlife in
1. Advocate for legislation that supports wildlife conservation. 1. Provide expanded hunting, shooting, angling, and wildlife
North Carolina are brought to light in the strategic plan. First is accept- • Provide diverse opportunities for all citizens regardless
ance that, as urbanization and development continue across the state, conservation courses in the elementary schools.
wildlife habitats and populations are placed under increasing stress. Second of age or physical abilities to access and enjoy hunting, 2. Increase public access to private lands and waterways.
is acknowledgement of the changing demographics of the state’s citizenry; angling, boating and other wildlife-associated experiences. 2. Increase the public’s and various stakeholders’ understandings
most of our human population now live in urban centers, well isolated 3. Partner with other agencies, organizations, and local govern-
from daily contact with wildlife and the outdoors. Recognition of these north carolina wildlife • Demonstrate to the citizens of North Carolina through of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and its conserva-
ments to incorporate wildlife resources in land planning,
factors drives our strategic plan’s themes of wildlife sustainability through education and communication the critical role of wild- tion programs.
conservation and relevancy of wildlife to a broader segment of citizens. resources commission purpose life management in sustaining the quality of our wildlife
tourism and agro-tourism initiatives.
The strategic plan identifies seven broad goals for the Commission that will resources and their habitats. 3. Expand opportunities for all wildlife-associated recreation.
To develop and administer programs directed to the conser- 4. Reduce wildlife-related hunting and boating incidents
support wildlife conservation efforts and provide sustainable opportunities
for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and other wildlife-related activities vation of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. • Sustain working lands and their associated wildlife and violations. 4. Increase opportunities for disabled sportsmen and women to
for all North Carolina citizens. Strategic objectives within each goal directs communities. participate in all forms of wildlife-associated recreation.
the actions required to achieve the vision of the strategic plan. These directed
actions form the basis for divisions and programs within the Commission • Have a strong and unequivocal statutory base that supports
to deliver effective wildlife conservation to every corner of the State.
5. Utilize a customer-service model to administer and deliver the
constituent needs and agency sustainability. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission programs and services.
I invite you to review the plan and advise me of its strengths and weaknesses.
It is a living document, intended to be revised and updated, as needed, to • Feature strong partnerships with other natural resource
refine our approaches to the broad challenges of wildlife conservation. I look entities to complement the mission of the N.C. Wildlife
forward to many successful accomplishments as, together, we secure the
future for wildlife in North Carolina.
Resources Commission and leverage resources to achieve
that mission.
Sincerely,
• Are financially secure through diverse, dedicated and
ample funding.

Gordon Myers • Are based on sound science.

Executive Director
n.c. wildlife resources commission
strategic plan
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north carolina wildlife

resources commission
GOAL 3: Conserve and enhance the abundance and diversity of the GOAL 4: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is recognized as GOAL 5: Communicate, educate, and market wildlife conservation and GOAL 6: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission operates under GOAL 7: Create a work environment where priorities are clear; Steve Windham, Chairman, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winnabow
fish and wildlife resources of North Carolina. a leader in sustaining working lands, conserving wildlife habitats and the role of hunting and fishing in effective wildlife-management programs. a sound funding model that meets resource and constituent needs and the decision-making process is efficient and effective; and employees Charles W. Bennett, Vice-Chairman, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthews
species diversity, and maintaining the hunting and fishing heritage supports current and future programs and new population’s needs. feel a sense of creativity, accountability, value and satisfaction in their W. Ray White, District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nags Head
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: of North Carolina. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: achievements and their contributions to the agency’s mission. Joe Barker III, District 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Implement the recommendations of the N.C. Wildlife Action Plan. 1. Develop a legislative agenda that communicates a common Wes Seegars, District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goldsboro
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
message to legislators regarding issues critical to the N.C. 1. Leverage and diversify cooperative funding programs through W. Douglas Parsons, District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
2. Emphasize best available science in the application of fish
1. Enhance partnerships with land-funding agencies/organizations Wildlife Resources Commission. expanded and innovative partnerships. 1. Improve internal coordination/communications to provide trans- Nat T. Harris, District 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burlington
and wildlife management programs.
and other land-management agencies. parency in decision making and program implementation. Randy Allen, District 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte
2. Enhance and expand existing school programs that promote 2. Review and revise fees and fee-based programs to complement
3. Promote habitat protection through land acquisition and preserva- Dalton D. Ruffin, District 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winston-Salem
2. Establish a broad conservation vision within state government awareness of wildlife resources and conservation. the vision of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 2. Identify and review core processes to ensure efficiency and effec-
tion, impact assessment and mitigation, restoration and enhance-
agencies and among an expanded constituency base. tiveness and evaluate how rules and processes are supporting David W. Hoyle, Jr., District 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas
ment, regulation, and conservation-based development. 3. Develop and employ marketing strategies to secure broad 3. Develop and implement an endowment program with the
the needs of the resources. Martin Lewis, District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asheville
3. Foster partnerships among constituency groups to support public support and an expanding constituency base for the focus on non-game programs and conservation.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of regulatory programs John Litton Clark, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission mission. agency mission. 3. Provide opportunities and support programs for
designed to promote wildlife conservation. Russell Maughan Hull Jr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth City
employee development.
Durwood Laughinghouse, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh
5. Establish a comprehensive framework to ensure sustainable
Wendell H. (Dell) Murphy, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallace
wildlife resources within changing climatic conditions
and expanding human populations. Eugene Price, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dudley
Bobby Purcell, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cary
Berkley C. Skinner III, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocky Mount
Mitch StClair, Sr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington

Gordon Myers, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh

Photos: National Hunting & Fishing Day on the Roanoke-Chowan River, Dr. Amy R. Wethington, Chowan University;
hunter with disabilities, courtesy of Steve Windham; sunrise hunting shot by Eugene Hester/USFWS; other photos, NCWRC.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all wildlife programs are administered
for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens without prejudice toward age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Viola-
tions of this pledge may be reported to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Equal Employment Officer, Personnel
Office, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Telephone (919) 707-0101.

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GOAL 3: Conserve and enhance the abundance and diversity of the GOAL 4: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is recognized as GOAL 5: Communicate, educate, and market wildlife conservation and GOAL 6: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission operates under GOAL 7: Create a work environment where priorities are clear; Steve Windham, Chairman, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winnabow
fish and wildlife resources of North Carolina. a leader in sustaining working lands, conserving wildlife habitats and the role of hunting and fishing in effective wildlife-management programs. a sound funding model that meets resource and constituent needs and the decision-making process is efficient and effective; and employees Charles W. Bennett, Vice-Chairman, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthews
species diversity, and maintaining the hunting and fishing heritage supports current and future programs and new population’s needs. feel a sense of creativity, accountability, value and satisfaction in their W. Ray White, District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nags Head
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: of North Carolina. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: achievements and their contributions to the agency’s mission. Joe Barker III, District 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Implement the recommendations of the N.C. Wildlife Action Plan. 1. Develop a legislative agenda that communicates a common Wes Seegars, District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goldsboro
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
message to legislators regarding issues critical to the N.C. 1. Leverage and diversify cooperative funding programs through W. Douglas Parsons, District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
2. Emphasize best available science in the application of fish
1. Enhance partnerships with land-funding agencies/organizations Wildlife Resources Commission. expanded and innovative partnerships. 1. Improve internal coordination/communications to provide trans- Nat T. Harris, District 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burlington
and wildlife management programs.
and other land-management agencies. parency in decision making and program implementation. Randy Allen, District 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte
2. Enhance and expand existing school programs that promote 2. Review and revise fees and fee-based programs to complement
3. Promote habitat protection through land acquisition and preserva- Dalton D. Ruffin, District 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winston-Salem
2. Establish a broad conservation vision within state government awareness of wildlife resources and conservation. the vision of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 2. Identify and review core processes to ensure efficiency and effec-
tion, impact assessment and mitigation, restoration and enhance-
agencies and among an expanded constituency base. tiveness and evaluate how rules and processes are supporting David W. Hoyle, Jr., District 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas
ment, regulation, and conservation-based development. 3. Develop and employ marketing strategies to secure broad 3. Develop and implement an endowment program with the
the needs of the resources. Martin Lewis, District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asheville
3. Foster partnerships among constituency groups to support public support and an expanding constituency base for the focus on non-game programs and conservation.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of regulatory programs John Litton Clark, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission mission. agency mission. 3. Provide opportunities and support programs for
designed to promote wildlife conservation. Russell Maughan Hull Jr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth City
employee development.
Durwood Laughinghouse, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh
5. Establish a comprehensive framework to ensure sustainable
Wendell H. (Dell) Murphy, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallace
wildlife resources within changing climatic conditions
and expanding human populations. Eugene Price, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dudley
Bobby Purcell, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cary
Berkley C. Skinner III, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocky Mount
Mitch StClair, Sr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington

Gordon Myers, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh

Photos: National Hunting & Fishing Day on the Roanoke-Chowan River, Dr. Amy R. Wethington, Chowan University;
hunter with disabilities, courtesy of Steve Windham; sunrise hunting shot by Eugene Hester/USFWS; other photos, NCWRC.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all wildlife programs are administered
for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens without prejudice toward age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Viola-
tions of this pledge may be reported to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Equal Employment Officer, Personnel
Office, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Telephone (919) 707-0101.

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GOAL 3: Conserve and enhance the abundance and diversity of the GOAL 4: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is recognized as GOAL 5: Communicate, educate, and market wildlife conservation and GOAL 6: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission operates under GOAL 7: Create a work environment where priorities are clear; Steve Windham, Chairman, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winnabow
fish and wildlife resources of North Carolina. a leader in sustaining working lands, conserving wildlife habitats and the role of hunting and fishing in effective wildlife-management programs. a sound funding model that meets resource and constituent needs and the decision-making process is efficient and effective; and employees Charles W. Bennett, Vice-Chairman, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthews
species diversity, and maintaining the hunting and fishing heritage supports current and future programs and new population’s needs. feel a sense of creativity, accountability, value and satisfaction in their W. Ray White, District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nags Head
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: of North Carolina. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: achievements and their contributions to the agency’s mission. Joe Barker III, District 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Implement the recommendations of the N.C. Wildlife Action Plan. 1. Develop a legislative agenda that communicates a common Wes Seegars, District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goldsboro
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
message to legislators regarding issues critical to the N.C. 1. Leverage and diversify cooperative funding programs through W. Douglas Parsons, District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
2. Emphasize best available science in the application of fish
1. Enhance partnerships with land-funding agencies/organizations Wildlife Resources Commission. expanded and innovative partnerships. 1. Improve internal coordination/communications to provide trans- Nat T. Harris, District 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burlington
and wildlife management programs.
and other land-management agencies. parency in decision making and program implementation. Randy Allen, District 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte
2. Enhance and expand existing school programs that promote 2. Review and revise fees and fee-based programs to complement
3. Promote habitat protection through land acquisition and preserva- Dalton D. Ruffin, District 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winston-Salem
2. Establish a broad conservation vision within state government awareness of wildlife resources and conservation. the vision of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 2. Identify and review core processes to ensure efficiency and effec-
tion, impact assessment and mitigation, restoration and enhance-
agencies and among an expanded constituency base. tiveness and evaluate how rules and processes are supporting David W. Hoyle, Jr., District 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas
ment, regulation, and conservation-based development. 3. Develop and employ marketing strategies to secure broad 3. Develop and implement an endowment program with the
the needs of the resources. Martin Lewis, District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asheville
3. Foster partnerships among constituency groups to support public support and an expanding constituency base for the focus on non-game programs and conservation.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of regulatory programs John Litton Clark, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission mission. agency mission. 3. Provide opportunities and support programs for
designed to promote wildlife conservation. Russell Maughan Hull Jr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth City
employee development.
Durwood Laughinghouse, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh
5. Establish a comprehensive framework to ensure sustainable
Wendell H. (Dell) Murphy, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallace
wildlife resources within changing climatic conditions
and expanding human populations. Eugene Price, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dudley
Bobby Purcell, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cary
Berkley C. Skinner III, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocky Mount
Mitch StClair, Sr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington

Gordon Myers, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh

Photos: National Hunting & Fishing Day on the Roanoke-Chowan River, Dr. Amy R. Wethington, Chowan University;
hunter with disabilities, courtesy of Steve Windham; sunrise hunting shot by Eugene Hester/USFWS; other photos, NCWRC.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all wildlife programs are administered
for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens without prejudice toward age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Viola-
tions of this pledge may be reported to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Equal Employment Officer, Personnel
Office, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Telephone (919) 707-0101.

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GOAL 3: Conserve and enhance the abundance and diversity of the GOAL 4: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is recognized as GOAL 5: Communicate, educate, and market wildlife conservation and GOAL 6: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission operates under GOAL 7: Create a work environment where priorities are clear; Steve Windham, Chairman, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winnabow
fish and wildlife resources of North Carolina. a leader in sustaining working lands, conserving wildlife habitats and the role of hunting and fishing in effective wildlife-management programs. a sound funding model that meets resource and constituent needs and the decision-making process is efficient and effective; and employees Charles W. Bennett, Vice-Chairman, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthews
species diversity, and maintaining the hunting and fishing heritage supports current and future programs and new population’s needs. feel a sense of creativity, accountability, value and satisfaction in their W. Ray White, District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nags Head
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: of North Carolina. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: achievements and their contributions to the agency’s mission. Joe Barker III, District 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Implement the recommendations of the N.C. Wildlife Action Plan. 1. Develop a legislative agenda that communicates a common Wes Seegars, District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goldsboro
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
message to legislators regarding issues critical to the N.C. 1. Leverage and diversify cooperative funding programs through W. Douglas Parsons, District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
2. Emphasize best available science in the application of fish
1. Enhance partnerships with land-funding agencies/organizations Wildlife Resources Commission. expanded and innovative partnerships. 1. Improve internal coordination/communications to provide trans- Nat T. Harris, District 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burlington
and wildlife management programs.
and other land-management agencies. parency in decision making and program implementation. Randy Allen, District 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte
2. Enhance and expand existing school programs that promote 2. Review and revise fees and fee-based programs to complement
3. Promote habitat protection through land acquisition and preserva- Dalton D. Ruffin, District 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winston-Salem
2. Establish a broad conservation vision within state government awareness of wildlife resources and conservation. the vision of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 2. Identify and review core processes to ensure efficiency and effec-
tion, impact assessment and mitigation, restoration and enhance-
agencies and among an expanded constituency base. tiveness and evaluate how rules and processes are supporting David W. Hoyle, Jr., District 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas
ment, regulation, and conservation-based development. 3. Develop and employ marketing strategies to secure broad 3. Develop and implement an endowment program with the
the needs of the resources. Martin Lewis, District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asheville
3. Foster partnerships among constituency groups to support public support and an expanding constituency base for the focus on non-game programs and conservation.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of regulatory programs John Litton Clark, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission mission. agency mission. 3. Provide opportunities and support programs for
designed to promote wildlife conservation. Russell Maughan Hull Jr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth City
employee development.
Durwood Laughinghouse, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh
5. Establish a comprehensive framework to ensure sustainable
Wendell H. (Dell) Murphy, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallace
wildlife resources within changing climatic conditions
and expanding human populations. Eugene Price, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dudley
Bobby Purcell, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cary
Berkley C. Skinner III, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocky Mount
Mitch StClair, Sr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington

Gordon Myers, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh

Photos: National Hunting & Fishing Day on the Roanoke-Chowan River, Dr. Amy R. Wethington, Chowan University;
hunter with disabilities, courtesy of Steve Windham; sunrise hunting shot by Eugene Hester/USFWS; other photos, NCWRC.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all wildlife programs are administered
for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens without prejudice toward age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Viola-
tions of this pledge may be reported to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Equal Employment Officer, Personnel
Office, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Telephone (919) 707-0101.

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GOAL 3: Conserve and enhance the abundance and diversity of the GOAL 4: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is recognized as GOAL 5: Communicate, educate, and market wildlife conservation and GOAL 6: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission operates under GOAL 7: Create a work environment where priorities are clear; Steve Windham, Chairman, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winnabow
fish and wildlife resources of North Carolina. a leader in sustaining working lands, conserving wildlife habitats and the role of hunting and fishing in effective wildlife-management programs. a sound funding model that meets resource and constituent needs and the decision-making process is efficient and effective; and employees Charles W. Bennett, Vice-Chairman, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthews
species diversity, and maintaining the hunting and fishing heritage supports current and future programs and new population’s needs. feel a sense of creativity, accountability, value and satisfaction in their W. Ray White, District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nags Head
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: of North Carolina. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: achievements and their contributions to the agency’s mission. Joe Barker III, District 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Implement the recommendations of the N.C. Wildlife Action Plan. 1. Develop a legislative agenda that communicates a common Wes Seegars, District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goldsboro
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
message to legislators regarding issues critical to the N.C. 1. Leverage and diversify cooperative funding programs through W. Douglas Parsons, District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
2. Emphasize best available science in the application of fish
1. Enhance partnerships with land-funding agencies/organizations Wildlife Resources Commission. expanded and innovative partnerships. 1. Improve internal coordination/communications to provide trans- Nat T. Harris, District 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burlington
and wildlife management programs.
and other land-management agencies. parency in decision making and program implementation. Randy Allen, District 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte
2. Enhance and expand existing school programs that promote 2. Review and revise fees and fee-based programs to complement
3. Promote habitat protection through land acquisition and preserva- Dalton D. Ruffin, District 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winston-Salem
2. Establish a broad conservation vision within state government awareness of wildlife resources and conservation. the vision of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 2. Identify and review core processes to ensure efficiency and effec-
tion, impact assessment and mitigation, restoration and enhance-
agencies and among an expanded constituency base. tiveness and evaluate how rules and processes are supporting David W. Hoyle, Jr., District 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas
ment, regulation, and conservation-based development. 3. Develop and employ marketing strategies to secure broad 3. Develop and implement an endowment program with the
the needs of the resources. Martin Lewis, District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asheville
3. Foster partnerships among constituency groups to support public support and an expanding constituency base for the focus on non-game programs and conservation.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of regulatory programs John Litton Clark, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission mission. agency mission. 3. Provide opportunities and support programs for
designed to promote wildlife conservation. Russell Maughan Hull Jr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth City
employee development.
Durwood Laughinghouse, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh
5. Establish a comprehensive framework to ensure sustainable
Wendell H. (Dell) Murphy, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallace
wildlife resources within changing climatic conditions
and expanding human populations. Eugene Price, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dudley
Bobby Purcell, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cary
Berkley C. Skinner III, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocky Mount
Mitch StClair, Sr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington

Gordon Myers, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh

Photos: National Hunting & Fishing Day on the Roanoke-Chowan River, Dr. Amy R. Wethington, Chowan University;
hunter with disabilities, courtesy of Steve Windham; sunrise hunting shot by Eugene Hester/USFWS; other photos, NCWRC.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all wildlife programs are administered
for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens without prejudice toward age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Viola-
tions of this pledge may be reported to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Equal Employment Officer, Personnel
Office, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Telephone (919) 707-0101.

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GOAL 3: Conserve and enhance the abundance and diversity of the GOAL 4: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is recognized as GOAL 5: Communicate, educate, and market wildlife conservation and GOAL 6: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission operates under GOAL 7: Create a work environment where priorities are clear; Steve Windham, Chairman, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winnabow
fish and wildlife resources of North Carolina. a leader in sustaining working lands, conserving wildlife habitats and the role of hunting and fishing in effective wildlife-management programs. a sound funding model that meets resource and constituent needs and the decision-making process is efficient and effective; and employees Charles W. Bennett, Vice-Chairman, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthews
species diversity, and maintaining the hunting and fishing heritage supports current and future programs and new population’s needs. feel a sense of creativity, accountability, value and satisfaction in their W. Ray White, District 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nags Head
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: of North Carolina. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: achievements and their contributions to the agency’s mission. Joe Barker III, District 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bern
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
1. Implement the recommendations of the N.C. Wildlife Action Plan. 1. Develop a legislative agenda that communicates a common Wes Seegars, District 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goldsboro
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
message to legislators regarding issues critical to the N.C. 1. Leverage and diversify cooperative funding programs through W. Douglas Parsons, District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
2. Emphasize best available science in the application of fish
1. Enhance partnerships with land-funding agencies/organizations Wildlife Resources Commission. expanded and innovative partnerships. 1. Improve internal coordination/communications to provide trans- Nat T. Harris, District 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burlington
and wildlife management programs.
and other land-management agencies. parency in decision making and program implementation. Randy Allen, District 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte
2. Enhance and expand existing school programs that promote 2. Review and revise fees and fee-based programs to complement
3. Promote habitat protection through land acquisition and preserva- Dalton D. Ruffin, District 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winston-Salem
2. Establish a broad conservation vision within state government awareness of wildlife resources and conservation. the vision of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 2. Identify and review core processes to ensure efficiency and effec-
tion, impact assessment and mitigation, restoration and enhance-
agencies and among an expanded constituency base. tiveness and evaluate how rules and processes are supporting David W. Hoyle, Jr., District 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas
ment, regulation, and conservation-based development. 3. Develop and employ marketing strategies to secure broad 3. Develop and implement an endowment program with the
the needs of the resources. Martin Lewis, District 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asheville
3. Foster partnerships among constituency groups to support public support and an expanding constituency base for the focus on non-game programs and conservation.
4. Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of regulatory programs John Litton Clark, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton
the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission mission. agency mission. 3. Provide opportunities and support programs for
designed to promote wildlife conservation. Russell Maughan Hull Jr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth City
employee development.
Durwood Laughinghouse, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh
5. Establish a comprehensive framework to ensure sustainable
Wendell H. (Dell) Murphy, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wallace
wildlife resources within changing climatic conditions
and expanding human populations. Eugene Price, At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dudley
Bobby Purcell, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cary
Berkley C. Skinner III, At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rocky Mount
Mitch StClair, Sr., At Large. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington

Gordon Myers, Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raleigh

Photos: National Hunting & Fishing Day on the Roanoke-Chowan River, Dr. Amy R. Wethington, Chowan University;
hunter with disabilities, courtesy of Steve Windham; sunrise hunting shot by Eugene Hester/USFWS; other photos, NCWRC.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all wildlife programs are administered
for the benefit of all North Carolina citizens without prejudice toward age, sex, race, religion or national origin. Viola-
tions of this pledge may be reported to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, Equal Employment Officer, Personnel
Office, 1751 Varsity Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. Telephone (919) 707-0101.

1,500 copies of this document were printed on recycled paper. 2/10