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18590
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NCWRC District Wildlife Biologists are involved in many wildlife issues on private property, including tracking game population trends and advising landowners with habitat recommendations. At the same time the biologists rely on information supplied by sportsmen, hunters, and landowners,such as collecting biological data on deer, making disease observations, and observing wildlife.
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19421
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Wooding writes \"that the state has a forgotten tradition that can provide fried rabbit with the #6 shot.\" With a trapping license anyone can legally trap rabbits in box traps, often called rabbit gums. Wooding provides direction on how to build a rabbit gum.
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3.Bobwhite Use of Field Borders by Moorman, Christopher E. Upland Gazette Vol. 17 Issue 2, Fall 2012
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19422
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The authors report on their study to determine the value of field borders to quail. Habit has been lost and degraded over the last fifty years through factors such as urbanization and more efficient farming. The survey looked at 154 agriculture fields in North and South Carolina. Half the fields contained borders, and these were compared with a nearby field without one.
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16768
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This article focuses on land management as the key to producing small game and features three landowners who are participating in the Forest Stewardship Program. Each section is written by a Forest Stewardship Biologist. Featured landowners are Piedmont Region--Harold Riddick; Mountain Region--David Bowers; Coastal Region--Dr. Glenn Hair.
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There are a number of federally funded programs to assist landowners with conservation projects, such as increased wildlife populations, improved water quality, and wetlands protection. Knight briefly describes three of them--the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP); Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP); and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP).
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16770
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Dr. David Cobb, Chief of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Division of Wildlife Management, discuss the future of quail hunting in the state. While the future does not appear bright, he does offer hope.
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16771
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How can bobwhite quail populations be increased on farm property? The Farm Wildlife Recovery Team, consisting of researchers and biologists from NC State University and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, was set up to examine ways to increase the quail population that could be incorporated into modern farming. Wellingdorf reports on the first two years of the research.
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16772
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Sharpe reports on hunting data for the 1988-1999 hunting season for bobwhite quail and ruffled grouse.
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16773
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Baumbarger discusses how North Carolina uses a Mourning Dove Call-count Survey to determine the number of doves in a particular area and how the information is used.
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The American woodcock is one of the most widespread game birds in North America. Although it is known by at least thirty names, including big-eyed John, bogsucker, and timberdoodle, it remains one of the least known and understood game birds. The article provides information on the woodcock, such as its appearance and behaviors, and stresses the importance of habitat maintenance to insure its stability.
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16548
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Evans with the Southern Appalachian Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society and Ashburn of North Carolina Quail Unlimited discuss recent accomplishments in improving conditions for upland game birds and future directions of their respective organizations.
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16609
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This article is written from the assumption that predators--opossum, fox, raccoon, and skunk--are having a negative effect on quail populations and examines what can be done by trappers and hunters to increase the number of predators harvested.
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16767
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Landowners who want to promote wildlife conservation sometimes feel those who provide help are speaking in code. For example, a landowner who goes to the FSA office has a choice of CRP, WRP, EQIP, FIP, SIP, or WHIP programs. Sharpe provides a quick review of the agencies and programs.
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16439
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Pen-raised quail are useful for training dogs and for stocking on heavily used, controlled-shooting preserves. However, there is as yet no documented evidence that the release system results in long-term quail restoration. The writer says the best way to restore quail is to restore the habitat first.
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This article discusses using native warm-season grass meadows cover and food for small game, mammals, and songbirds. Wildflowers, while creating a pleasant view, also attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The article includes a chart of grasses and wildflowers, the time to plant and the amount per acre.
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