Nc angler recognition program

In turn, the Division of Inland Fisheries sends these accomplished anglers NCARP certificates featuring color reproductions of fish artwork by renown wildlife artist and former Commission fisheries biologist Duane Raver. The NCARP program should not be with the State Record Fish program that recognizes anglers who catch a new state record fish largest fish recorded for that species in the state.

In addition, the certificates are printed on high-quality paper suitable for framing. For anglers catching six trophy-size fish of the same species or six different species of trophy-size fish, the Division of Inland Fisheries awards a "Master Angler" certificate and patch.

Because either lengths or weights can be used to certify fish as NCARP-eligible trophy fish, anglers can practice catch-and-release with their fish, allowing other anglers the same trophy fishing opportunity. Additional information about this program can be obtained from the Division of Inland Fisheries at ext.

Application forms for the Saltwater Angler Awards Program can be obtained from marinas, some charter boat captains and bait and tackle shops located along the coast. For more information about the saltwater trophy fish program, contact Randy Gregory of the N. View a Printable Version. Linear Mode. During the closure, citations are not available as the division does not wish to encourage the targeting of flounder.

Release citations have always been awarded on the honor system, you only need a witness to sign the form. You do not have to send in photographs in order to receive your citation.

Our forms are only available at our weigh stations, except for our release only species. View the list of weigh stations or apply for a release citation online. We are currently only able to process citations one time per year.

For details on their program, please visit their website or call If you have additional questions, please contact staff at saltwater. How can we make this page better for you? A citation is an 8. We do not charge for the processing of citation certificates.