Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation

03/05/2026

Hi all
Please click on the link below to sign up for our 4th annual Wild Game dinner on March 14th at 5pm!

This is one of our most popular events of the year. Bring your favorite dish and your appetite for an amazing night filled with great food, tons of fun, and wonderful fellowship. We have a guest speaker who will educate us on the value of controlled burns. We have really cool door prizes. We have an amazing venue and wonderful members to engage with.
We are working hard to provide an amazing evening for you and your family.

March 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM - Mary Alice Warren Community Center - 7632 Warren Pk Dr, Lewisville, NC 27023, USA

02/17/2026

Charlotte just took a major step forward for wildlife and community-led conservation.

Last week, City Council unanimously voted to amend local vegetation ordinances, allowing taller plant growth for residents gardening for wildlife. The updated policy creates an exemption from the city’s 12-inch vegetation height limit for properly maintained, wildlife-supporting gardens.

Native plants often grow taller than traditional turf grass lawns, but they play a critical role in supporting birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. This change removes a longstanding barrier for residents intentionally planting for habitat.

The amendment follows months of advocacy led by the Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Chapter of North Carolina Wildlife Federation, along with a coalition of local organizations and residents who spoke up for urban nature.

By adopting this exemption, the City of Charlotte is aligning policy with sustainability, biodiversity, and community health goals. It provides clarity for residents, reduces the risk of code violations, and encourages stronger wildlife habitat in neighborhoods across the city.

This is a meaningful step forward and a model for other municipalities across North Carolina!

02/17/2026

Big congrats to Kentrell Walker who took his first deer at the young age of 21, all while fighting Spina Bifida. Help us send this young man some congratulations, prayers, and good vibes.

📸The Hunting Report

02/15/2026

It’s that time again! Our first youth fishing event of 2026! It will bee held at the beautiful River Ranch Sporting Club in Advance NC! Make sure you get signed up by March 28th, there will be a free hotdog lunch for the whole family! We look forward to seeing you there!

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01/09/2026

Weedy fields feed more wildlife than most tidy gardens.
Native plants build natural seed banks that carry birds and small mammals through lean seasons.

• A mature ragweed plant can drop thousands of seeds that winter sparrows rely on
• Thistle heads fuel migrating goldfinches during their late-season journey
• Wild sunflowers and coneflowers provide oil-rich seeds birds cache for later
• Dense grasses shelter insects that bluebirds and other insect-eaters feed their young
• Undisturbed soil protects earthworms that robins and thrushes depend on
• “Weeds” often function as survival food when other sources disappear

What looks unkept is often a fully stocked pantry for wildlife.

01/09/2026

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12/29/2025

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Yadkin Valley Wildlife! Remember what the real reason for the season is.

12/10/2025

Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation held their second fun trial of the year on December 6th. This event was held at Quail Haven hunting preserve in Harmony NC, and we had 20 dogs compete for points that will accrue over 5 events, The winner of the pointing category and the flushing category will win an engraved gun at the end of the season.

The weather was cold all day and the competition was hot. Luch was served and a great time was had by all.
Steve Crutchfield worked with Ed Elams dog Sue to take the pointing class. Renee worked David Jones dog Turbo to win the flushing class.

The next event is January 10th 2026. We will compete at Rimrock Preserve in Statesville. We look forward to seeing you all after the New Year.

12/01/2025

Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation Membership Meeting December 11th 2025, 6:30 pm

El Maguey Restaurant 4625 Yadkinville Rd Pfafftown NC

To our Memebers!

Please mark your calendars. YVWF will be hosting our last quarterly membership meeting of the year on December 11th. We will review our finances, provide an overview of next year’s expected progress, address some concerns, and then we will have a 15-minute question and answer segment. We will complete our meeting with a guest speaker. Malcom Maske from ProShots shooting range will provide his expertise on some of the gun laws that could affect all of us in the near future.

Please arrive early if you plan to eat dinner. The meeting will begin at 6:30.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

10/30/2025