Record #:

13188

Author(s):

Alexander, Tom

Abstract:

The Park Services estimates that there are 500 to 600 bears in all the Smokies, which is an average of about one per thousand acres of parkland. All are black bears, which is the only species in North Carolina. They fall into three categories: the semi-tame \"smoochers\", the \"thieves\", and the truly wild.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 22, Mar 1956, p15-16, f

Subject(s):

Black bear--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

13327

Author(s):

Alexander, Tom

Abstract:

North Carolina's greatest game bird, the Ruffed Grouse, also referred to as a pheasant, is a forest dwelling creature considered to be the state's most omnivorous fowl. The first of a two part series published by the state, Tom Alexander examines attributes and characteristics of this unpredictable bird.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 16, Jan 1955, p13-14, 36, il

Subject(s):

Pheasants; State birds--North Carolina

Record #:

13331

Author(s):

Alexander, Tom

Abstract:

North Carolina's greatest game bird, the Ruffed Grouse, also referred to as a pheasant, is a forest dwelling creature considered to be the state's most omnivorous fowl. The second in a two part series published by the state, Tom Alexander examines attributes and characteristics of this unpredictable bird. The first installment may be found in the January 1955 issue, Volume 22, Number 16, pages 13-14, 36.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 17, Jan 1955, p8, 10

Subject(s):

Pheasants; State birds--North Carolina