Record #:

16678

Author(s):

Ingram, Bruce

Abstract:

Anthony Hipps of Lexington discusses why fly-fishermen should fly-tie their own lures. He describes the material he uses to make his poppers and how to tie them, then demonstrates how to use them while fishing.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 3, May/June 2012, p14-17, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fly-tyers--Lexington; Fly-tying--Equipment and supplies

Record #:

16680

Author(s):

Beane, Jeff

Abstract:

North Carolina is known for its salamander diversity; however one stands out from the rest and that is the Eastern hellbender. It inhabits clean, cold rivers and larger streams, and in the state they are found in the western mountain rivers. They can measure up to two feet and have a brown mottled coloration.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 3, May/June 2012, p18-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Salamanders; Hellbenders (Salamander)

Record #:

16682

Author(s):

Barnes, Jay

Abstract:

North Carolina is the second most-dangerous state for lightning strikes, averaging eleven flashes per square mile each year. Florida ranks first with twenty-five flashes. Barnes defines lightning and identifies the common types and lists ways to avoid being struck.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 3, May/June 2012, p24-29, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lightning

Record #:

16683

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

The acrylic painting, \"Redheads in Needlerush,\" by Delaware artist Richard Clifton is this year's 2012 North Carolina Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print. This is the second year in a row that his painting won, and he placed second in the 2010 contest. Over thirty wildlife artists from twenty states submitted entries.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 3, May/June 2012, p40, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife artists

Record #:

17757

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission implemented new largemouth bass regulations for Randleman Reservoir this spring. These regulations allow for liberal harvesting of the fish at a certain size, allowing for the regeneration of the species at other sizes.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 3, May/June 2012, p42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bass fishing; Randleman Reservoir