Record #:

6593

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Frogs and toads are neither fish nor game; yet they provide sport, food for the table, and assistance to farmers through their large appetite for insects. Amundson discusses the life history of these creatures, food habits, hibernation, and enemies.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p4-8, 20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lighthouses; Frogs

Record #:

6594

Author(s):

Edwards, Malcolm G.

Abstract:

In this new WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA series on western wildlife management areas, Edwards describes the Standing Indian Wildlife Management Area. The land lies between the Nantahala and Standing Indian Ridges in Macon County. The hunting and fishing area comprises approximately 14,000 acres of the total 28,432 acres.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p8-9, 20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife management areas--Macon County

Record #:

38070

Author(s):

Barber, Lunette

Abstract:

With a proclamation from the mayor for the protection of wildlife, the garden club erected signs and set up an education program for both adults and children teaching them about the economic and aesthetic value of birds.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Conservation of wildlife; Birds; Mount Olive--Description

Record #:

38071

Author(s):

Barber, Lunette

Abstract:

Conservation and education and practices in Catawba County is being perpetuated by school officials, teachers, 4-H Club leaders, and sportsmen.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p11-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

4-H clubs; Conservation leadership; Catawba County--Description and travel

Record #:

38072

Author(s):

Rivers, Dwight G.

Abstract:

Wildlife protectors receive a broad range of questions while in the field, as well as devoting time to stocking streams and lakes, and enforcing laws.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p14-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife protection; Park rangers

Record #:

38073

Author(s):

Cornell, Harry

Abstract:

The answer to why there are so few rockfish and if there is anything being done to increase their numbers is explained. Most of the female fish do not survive to the age they need to spawn, but in order to save and increase their numbers, eggs are being harvested in hatcheries and later released back into the wild.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p16-18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish; Bass fishing; Fish populations

Record #:

38074

Author(s):

Hamnett, Bill

Abstract:

Household pets free to roam around outside can be harmful to animals in breeding seasons, so the author recommends some tips to help limit the chances of this happening.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pets

Record #:

38075

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

This is a complete list of the names and addresses of wildlife protectors.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 5, May 1951, p21-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife protection