North Carolina Seeks Nominations for Wildlife Advisory Committee

The Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee provides expert guidance on conservation of vulnerable species and habitats.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking nominations for its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee (NWAC) through March 30, 2026. The NWAC is comprised of North Carolina citizens and stakeholders who use their scientific, academic, habitat and partnership expertise to provide advice to the NCWRC on nongame wildlife conservation issues and opportunities for the state's most vulnerable wildlife populations.

Why it matters

The NWAC plays a crucial role in guiding the state's efforts to protect and conserve North Carolina's at-risk species and habitats. By providing expert input, the committee helps the NCWRC make informed decisions and develop effective conservation plans.

The details

Nominees for the NWAC must have extensive expertise in areas such as biological, regional, academic, scientific research, and/or habitat management related to nongame wildlife conservation in North Carolina. The advisory committee meets four times a year, usually at the NCWRC's headquarters in Raleigh. The NCWRC's Board will appoint members based on their credentials, expertise, affiliation, and representation of stakeholder groups.

  • Nominations for the NWAC are open through March 30, 2026.

The players

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)

The state agency responsible for managing and conserving North Carolina's wildlife resources.

Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee (NWAC)

A committee of North Carolina citizens and stakeholders that provides expert advice to the NCWRC on nongame wildlife conservation issues and opportunities.

Shannon Deaton

Chief of the Habitat Conservation Division at the NCWRC.

Shauna Glover

Contact person for the NWAC nomination process at the NCWRC.

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What they’re saying

“This advisory committee provides valuable stakeholder insight to the NCWRC, expands our scientific awareness and helps grow our partnerships that support and protect North Carolina's at-risk species and habitats.”

— Shannon Deaton, Chief of Habitat Conservation Division, NCWRC (Avery Journal Times)

What’s next

The NCWRC's Board will appoint advisory committee members based on the nominees' credentials, expertise, affiliation and constituency at large.

The takeaway

The Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee plays a crucial role in guiding North Carolina's efforts to protect and conserve the state's most vulnerable wildlife populations and habitats. By providing expert input, the committee helps the NCWRC make informed decisions and develop effective conservation plans.