Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation

10/10/2026

Amazing legacy.

For four decades, Texas rancher and physician Paul Burns worked to restore land that had been part of his family's history since the 19th century. What began as a severely degraded ranch in Brown County, Texas, gradually recovered through brush removal, native-grass reseeding, protection of springs....

10/08/2026

This year marks the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol's second-highest nesting season, one in which 81% of 78 nests were successfully laid.

10/07/2026

George Francisco and I were able to bag a few birds at River Ranch Sporting Club Monday. It was a little warm for the dogs, but we brought home dinner. One of my favorite quail dishes - Brined quail pan seared in garlic butter and rosemary in a cast iron frying pan. Simple but mmm good!

10/06/2026

Our 3rd Annual Youth Zoo Trip on Saturday was fabulous! From an interactive education learning about reptiles, to a torrential downpour that brought all of the animals out, it's one we'll never forget. Thank you for all who joined us, we do it all for you!

09/25/2026

Hello everyone!
It has been a week since our 17th Annual Fundraising Banquet! If you attended, or have some good ideas for raffle/auction items for next year, please consider taking a few moments to complete this survey. We cannot do better without feedback so please help us any way you can. All questions are voluntary so you DO NOT need to answer every question to submit. Thank you all so much!

Yadkin Valley Wildlife Federation

09/25/2026

North Carolina’s state wildlife agency is stocking fewer trout this fall. That’s bad news for the hundreds of thousands of people who flock to western North Carolina to fish.

09/19/2026

Congratulations to our door prize winner Dustin Gobble!!! You are now the proud owner of a Beretta A400 Upland KO 20 Gauge sh***un!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our banquet on Thursday and made it such a wonderful night.

09/03/2026

Only 2 weeks left until our Annual Banquet! Don't miss this opportunity for food, raffles, auctions, and fellowship. All proceeds help fund YVWF for this upcoming year. Come see the amazing items we have and support habitat, youth education, and conservation. Purchase tickets here: https://yvwfbanquet2026.rsvpify.com/
Remember, don't come to make a deal, come to make a difference.

09/02/2026

Final day to register for our most anticipated youth event of the year! https://yvwfzootrip2026.rsvpify.com/

08/22/2026

Some great photos of food plots from our Spring Seed Program