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10059
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One of the most-highly prized fishes in the state's coastal waters that attracts a devoted following is the grouper species, including the gag, misty, red, scamp, and snowy groupers. Marsh discusses fishing for grouper and some of the difficulties involved.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 72 Issue 5, May 2008,
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10150
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Wilson discusses catch-and-release fishing in North Carolina. The program came to the state in 1954 on trout streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The program is an approach to having more fish available to catch and emphasizes the recreational rather than the consumptive value of fish.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 72 Issue 6, June 2008,
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11121
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Over the years many celebrities, politicians, and sports stars have visited North Carolina to take advantage of many sporting activities. These include Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and George Herbert Walker Bush, baseball players Babe Ruth and Ted Williams, and famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 5, May 2009,
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11877
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A hardy race of North Carolinians, the Guthrey, Moore, Willis, and Rose families carved a living from Shackelford Banks, scavenging the shores, harvesting oysters and clams, and whale fishing. The historical account is narrated by Stacey Guthrey, daughter of whale-boat builder Devin Guthrey.
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12237
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Dean discusses things to consider when planning to build a new fishing pond or when seeking to improve the fishing in an older one.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 4, Apr 2010,
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12685
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For fifty years, pilot and Rev. L. D. Hayman has kept both his pilot and ministry licenses. Possibly the only ordained minister in North Carolina who also runs a professional sport-fishing guide business, Hayman recently put his fishing cruiser up for sale. Although no longer a professional, Hayman will continue to keep his pilot license up, and enjoys fishing for mullet recreationally.
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13686
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Pisgah Forest officials plan to dig canals into the pocosins or lakes, in the Croatan National Forest. Intending to lower the water table by approximately 18 inches, top soil will be oxidized into plummer's soil. Soil oxidation will lead to vegetation growth in remaining waters, fostering fish populations.
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14354
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Thousands of fishermen, fisherwomen, and fisher-kids will participate in the Fishermen's Rodeo which gets underway in September at piers in Wrightsville Beach, Fort Fisher, and Kure Beach. A large number of prizes are being offered.
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14513
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Year-round fishing in TVA's western North Carolina lakes, permitted this year for the first time, has met with enthusiastic response from sportsmen and locals alike.
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19267
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The Uwharrie River which winds through the Piedmont in Uwharrie National Forest, is becoming popular for its enticing fishing, especially bass.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 5, May 2010,
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22612
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The Tuckasegee River in western North Carolina has steadily gained popularity over the years for its fishing. The fishing is diverse with trout, bass, walleye and carp in the 50 mile long river that empties into Fontana Lake, which is also heavily stocked by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 79 Issue 2, March/April 2015,
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24131
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The author discusses how commercial fishing in North Carolina waters has become more difficult as a result of declining fish populations, increased regulation, and overseas competition.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 11, November 2012,
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24156
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Brian Haskins creates bass lures from hand, selling his handiwork to pro bass tournament anglers.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 1, January 2009,
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24184
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Marine industries in North Carolina and Virginia have suffered since 1995 as a result of competition from imports, increasing regulations, and coastal development. The author discusses how various businesses strive to keep afloat.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 27 Issue 9, September 2007,
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24527
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The author recounts his experiences fishing off the coast in North Carolina as a child. The most popular areas included Morehead City, Hatteras, and the Wilmington area.
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