In Between Chocolate Covered Bacon and Deep Fried Moon Pies Check Out NC Wildlife

October 22, 2009

Doe as you Enter the NC Wildlife Tent

The NC State Fair is in town and well worth the time and cost to visit. The food is always an attractor and there are some new offerings like the chocolate covered bacon or the deep fried moon pies but there are many other things out there to see.

Screech Owl

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has a great display showing off the different aspects of the agency and the job they do for the citizens. “The Many Faces of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission” is the theme and an informative display as well as biologists on hand to answer questions makes it a very informative display.

Fish Feeder

Sensory Safari Trailer

The Sensory Safari Trailer is there giving people the opportunity to see and touch pelts and mounts of animals both native and non native to the state. They have a small bull moose on display but they have no plans to stock moose into the state.

The Game Wardens are once again supervising the BB gun booth where the kids can learn about gun safety as well as shoot a target. This is a popular activity for the kids and of course it is free so the parents like it too.

BB Range

Another tradition with the Wild Life display is the free button they pass out. This year’s button features the Brook Trout the only native trout to the state.

NCWRC Credit

The fair runs through Sunday so if you get a chance head on out and check out the NCWRC Display area near the Village of Yester Year. I will say I tried the Chocolate Covered Bacon and it didn’t do much for me. If you’re looking to satisfy a sweet tooth a better bet would be the NC State University Ice Cream Booth.