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Ask Us: Grading on Maxwell Cove Road in Pisgah, Trail Work Projects
Why were Thrift Cove and Maxwell Cove Road recently graded in Pisgah National Forest? The Transylvania Times spoke with Pisgah District ranger Dave Casey about recent roadwork in Pisgah and he provided us with the following answer.... — Updated 1/4/2021
A Look Back To The Year In News – Transylvania County, NC
Editor's Note: The following are some of the top stories in The Transylvania Times that appeared between January and June of 2020. July through December will appear in Monday's... — Updated 12/30/2020
Partnerships Bring More Mountain Bike Trails To Wilson Creek Area
On November 23, 2020, the Pisgah National Forest's Grandfather Ranger District approved the Mortimer Trails Project. Planned in coordination with local partners, this project will... — Updated 11/30/2020
Partnerships Bring More Mountain Bike Trails To Wilson Creek Area
On Nov. 23, 2020, the Pisgah National Forest’s Grandfather Ranger District approved the Mortimer Trails Project. Planned in coordination with local partners, this project will increase the sustainability of the trail system and... — Updated 11/25/2020
Bow Hunting DuPont State Recreational Forest – Transylvania County, NC
Hunting in general has seen a decline in participation numbers over the last two decades as more people in America live in more urbanized areas. Many people have moved away from... — Updated 11/23/2020
Free Workshops Offered at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education Through November
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education has reopened with limited programming and is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels this week through the... — Updated 11/16/2020
Ask Us: Hospital Questions, Do Armadillos carry leprosy?
Are there nurses at Transylvania Regional Hospital participating in the nurse’s union that formed in Asheville since Transylvania Regional is a part of the Mission Hospital system? Nancy Lindell with public and media relations... — Updated 10/5/2020
Pisgah National Forest Updates, Funding Usage
The Transylvania Natural Resources Council met Sept. 11 and Pisgah Ranger Dave Casey gave the following updates for the Pisgah District of the national forest. •The newly passed legislation, The Great American Outdoors Act, may... — Updated 9/28/2020
Wildlife Commission Seeks Information on Hellbender Sightings
With fall fishing right around the corner, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public, particularly anglers, to report any sightings of hellbenders (water dogs) to... — Updated 9/28/2020
Fall 2020 Hunting Season Begins In Transylvania County
Every year, early September marks the beginning of the hunting season in North Carolina. Transylvania County has a mixture of both private and public land, where hunters can hunt... — Updated 9/21/2020
Free Online Deer Hunting, Processing Seminars Offered in September
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Federation will offer five free online deer hunting and processing seminars from Sept. 14 – 18. The “Introduction to... — Updated 9/14/2020
Wildlife Commission Reminds Dove Hunters To Practice Safety, Ethics
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Home from the Hunt campaign reminds hunters to follow state and federal laws and practice safe hunting techniques as dove season opens on... — Updated 9/14/2020
Work Returns River Section To Natural Habitat
A popular section of the Davidson River is now enhanced thanks to work from the Pisgah and Rocky River chapters of Trout Unlimited, along with the U.S. Forest Service and the North... — Updated 8/26/2020
Local Partnerships Lead To Habitat Improvement On Local Public Lands
On July 27 at the N.C. Arboretum, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue met with a few state officials and local conservationists to discuss issues surrounding Pisgah and Nantahala... — Updated 8/17/2020
Conservation Groups Work With Agencies To Improve Key Sections Of The Davidson River
Two chapters of the national conservation organization Trout Unlimited (TU) have partnered with the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) to improve a section of the... — Updated 7/27/2020
Decoy Deer Helps With Catching Poachers – Transylvania County, NC
The Transylvania County Sheriff's Office has announced recent success in its campaign to stop illegal wildlife poaching using a robotic "decoy deer" purchased with donations from... — Updated 7/27/2020
Weeks Act Helped Create National Forests In North Carolina
One of the most important pieces of environmental legislation ever enacted by Congress was the passage of the Weeks Act on March 1, 1911. Named for its chief sponsor, Congressman... — Updated 7/9/2020
Support Wildlife In Southern Appalachian Forests
Forests in the Southern Appalachians are some of the most biologically diverse temperate forests in the world: however, these forests have departed from healthy conditions and many wildlife and plant species are in decline due to... — Updated 6/29/2020
Dollar General Store Lawsuit Settled-Brevard NC
A settlement has been reached between the South Carolina Environ-mental Law Project (SCELP) and the developer (Broadway Group, LLC) of the Dollar General on U.S. 276. According to... — Updated 6/24/2020
TNRC Has Six Ideas For Forest Plan-Brevard NC
The Transylvania County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the Transylvania Natural Resource Council’s (TNRC) recommendations for the draft Pisgah/Nantahala Forest Plan Revision and will send the recommendations to... — Updated 6/15/2020
Dollar General Protestors Want Elktoe Study -Brevard NC
At a press conference on Wednesday, the South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP) announced its initial steps in legal proceedings pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.... — Updated 5/19/2020
Wildlife Commission Adopts 44 Proposed Rules For 2020-21
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted at its business meeting on Thursday to adopt rules related to wildlife management, fisheries, game lands and law enforcement for the 2020-21 seasons. The Commission adopted all 44 propos... — Updated 3/9/2020
NCWRC Seeks Nominees For Annual Small Game Awards
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations for its Lawrence G. Diedrick Small Game Award, which recognizes an individual or organization whose actions have significantly and positively impacted North... — Updated 2/26/2020
Hatchery Supported Trout Waters To Temporarily Close
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will close approximately 1,000 miles of hatchery supported trout waters to fishing one-half hour after sunset on Saturday and reopen them at 7 a.m. on April 4. While fishing is closed,... — Updated 2/26/2020
TNRC Approves Resolution Supporting Ecusta Trail – Transylvania County, NC
The Transylvania Natural Resources Council (TNRC) recently voted on a resolution supporting the concept of the Ecusta Hike/Bike Trail, as well as to elect Stephanie Adams as the... — Updated 1/20/2020