Record #:

38192

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Camp Millstone Rock in the Sandhills Wildlife Management Area held the annual 4-H wildlife conference, where representatives of various resource commissions discussed wildlife topics with children and teenagers.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 11, Nov 1951, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

4-H clubs; Photojournalism; Wildlife management areas

Record #:

38196

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Focusing on the killdeer bird, the author notes how its coloring helps it and its young blend seamlessly into its environment.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 11, Nov 1951, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Camouflage (Biology)

Record #:

38199

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Photographs of animals tracks and signs with corresponding captions.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 12, Dec 1951, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photojournalism; Animals

Record #:

38317

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Although people tend to be scared or believe false things about bats, they avoid humans if possible, are beneficial in their feeding habits, and is a harmless mammal.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 2, February 1952, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bats; Wildlife

Record #:

38502

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

In order to determine the effect of removing rough fish on the population growth rate of game species, biologists must first work on removing those rough species, namely grindle, carp, and gar from test areas. An operation of nets is placed to remove the fish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 3, March 1952, p11-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photojournalism; Pasquotank County--Description and travel; Fishing; Little River; Biology; Research study

Record #:

38525

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

To increase the size and distribution of the deer herds and produce better hunting for the future, the Game Division of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission implemented a deer restoration program.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 4, April 1952, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Deer and deer hunting; Deer populations

Record #:

38529

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

The combination of an oil spill and a harsh storm at Nags Head spelled death for several species of water birds in the area. The birds became helpless when they were washed ashore, unable to take flight from the water due to being covered in oil.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 5, May 1952, p9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Oil spills; Birds, Aquatic

Record #:

38747

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

The introduction of Walleye pike into reservoirs is expected to help with fish management because the species is tolerant of water level changes.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 8, August 1952, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photojournalism; Fishing

Record #:

38751

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

At night, two men tried to get an estimated count on ghost crabs that littered the beach for hundreds of yards.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 8, August 1952, p23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Corolla; Currituck County; Beaches

Record #:

38755

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Two young raccoons were rescued from law violators who killed their mother and chopped down their den tree. The raccoons we relocated to a children’s zoo, where they will remain.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 9, September 1952, p11-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Raccoons; Photojournalism; Zoos

Record #:

38761

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

A farm fish pond has become known for attracting geese in October since the 1930s. when the first nine geese wintered there.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 10, October 1952, p12-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Geese; Anson County--Description and travel

Record #:

38766

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Winners of the Wildlife Contest were able to attend the annual 4-H Wildlife Camp where children are able to learn about wildlife and conservation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 11, November 1952, p12-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photojournalism; 4-H clubs; Wildlife clubs

Record #:

24714

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod; Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

In Mount Airy, juvenile delinquency was a budding problem. A group of law enforcement officers took it upon themselves to round up juveniles who had been in trouble and take them fishing. The rate of juvenile delinquency has decreased as a result.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 50, May 1952, p3-4, il

Subject(s):

Mount Airy--Civic improvement; Mount Airy--Economic conditions; Juvenile delinquency; Juvenile delinquency--Prevention; Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation--Mount Airy

Record #:

38190

Author(s):

Price, Walter E.; Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

Two stories from men in the field are about multiflora rose in southeastern NC and the raccoon predation in Lennon’s Marsh.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 10, Oct 1951, p18-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Flowers--North Carolina; Robeson County--Description and travel; Marshes