Record #:

2567

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

First observed in 1986, ehrlichiosis, carried by the Lone Star tick, is spreading west from the Coastal Plain. Similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, it can be fatal if left untreated.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Nov 1995, p30, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Ticks as carriers of disease; Erhlichiosis; Tick-borne diseases

Record #:

2568

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

To preserve and to make people aware of the coastal waterfowling tradition, citizens on Harkers Island hold a yearly Core Sound Decoy festival. Proceeds fund a waterfowl museum.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Nov 1995, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoys (Hunting)--Harkers Island; Wood-carvers; Festivals--Harkers Island; Museums--Harkers Island

Record #:

2569

Author(s):

Saxon, John L.

Abstract:

Created to improve the state's wildlife management and to lobby for a separate wildlife agency, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation celebrates fifty years of service in 1995.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Nov 1995, p24-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; North Carolina Wildlife Federation; Wildlife management; Conservation of natural resources

Record #:

2570

Author(s):

Almy, Gerald A.

Abstract:

Because their good protective cover and abundant food supply attract large numbers of deer, creek and river bottoms are excellent deer-hunting areas.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Nov 1995, p4-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Deer hunting; Alluvial plains