How Does It Work?

When you complete one of our supported outdoor activities, you qualify to receive one of our limited edition patches. There are 20 to collect, each with different requirements – some can be earned annually and some are earned just once.

North Carolina residents that are 18 years old and under will receive their patches for free. Adults, youth over the age of 18, and out-of-state residents can receive a patch by making a $5 donation to the Outdoor Heritage Trust Fund.

Successful Patch Requirements

Successful Patches are awarded to those that complete one of our supported outdoor activities. They can be earned annually and the designs change every year to encourage you to keep at it!

Outdoor adventure activities like hiking or camping require you to submit a photo of you doing that activity.

For hunting or fishing activities, you need to submit a photo of your catch or harvest.

Achievement Patch Requirements

Achievement Patches are a little more involved and aimed at individuals that want to put their skills and knowledge to the test.

These patches are earned just once and demonstrate the applicants knowledge, ethics, and skill in Archery, Fishing, and Rifle/Shotgun use. Requirements for these patches include reading a workbook, taking a quiz, and watching and participating in virtual learning content.  

Achievement Patches

Click the Patches to Learn About Award Requirements

Fishing
Fishing
APArcheryF
Archery (2 versions available)
APShotgunM
Shotgun (2 versions available)
APRifle
Rifle

Successful Patches

2023 Patches

Hiker 2023
Hiker
Horseback Rider 2023
Horseback Rider
Striped Bass 2023
Striped Bass Angler
Turkey 2023
Turkey Hunter
Bird Watcher 2023
Bird Watcher
Catfish 2023
Catfish Angler
Red Drum 2023
Red Drum Angler
Bear 2023
Bear Hunter
Camper 2023
Camper
Largemouth Bass 2023
Largemouth Bass Angler
Dolphin 2023
Dolphin Angler
Deer 2023
Deer Hunter
Paddle Adventurer 2023
Paddle Adventurer
Brook Trout 2023
Brook Trout Angler
My First Fish
My First Fish
Duck 2023
Duck Hunter

Past Patches

2022 Patches

7
Hiker
10
Turkey Hunter
11
Catfish Angler
1
Bird Watcher
12
Bear Hunter
14
Striped Bass Angler
8
Dolphin Angler
5
Camper
4
Deer Hunter
2
Largemouth Bass Angler
13
Red Drum Angler
6
Paddle Adventurer
9
Duck Hunter
3
Brook Trout Angler

2021 Patches

hiker
Hiker
catfish
Catfish Angler
striped
Striped Bass Angler
bird
Bird Watcher
red drum
Red Drum Angler
dolphin
Dolphin Angler
turkey
Turkey Hunter
Untitled design (13)
Camper
largemouth
Largemouth Bass Angler
deer
Deer Hunter
bear
Bear Hunter
paddle
Paddle Adventurer
brook
Brook Trout Angler
duck
Duck Hunter (Sponsored by Delta Waterfowl Foundation)

2020 Patches

Hiker2020
Hiker
Turkey Hunter
Turkey Hunter
Bird2020
Bird Watcher
Bear2020
Bear Hunter
Camp2020
Camper
Deer 2020121
Deer Hunter
Paddle2020
Paddle Adventurer
Duck2020
Duck Hunter sponsored by Delta Waterfowl Foundation)
Catfish2020
Catfish Angler
striped2020
Striped Bass Angler
LargeBass2020
Largemouth Bass Angler
Trout2020
Brook Trout Angler
Dolphin2020
Dolphin Angler
RedDrum2020
Red Drum Angler

2019 Patches

Bear Hunter
Bear Hunter
Deer Hunter
Deer Hunter
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Catfish Angler
Catfish Angler
Striped Bass Angler
Striped Bass Angler
Largemouth Bass Angler
Largemouth Bass Angler
Brook Trout Angler
Brook Trout Angler
Dolphin Angler
Dolphin Angler
Red Drum Angler
Red Drum Angler
Hiker
Hiker
Bird Watcher
Bird Watcher