Record #:

16907

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Seventeen-year-old Tyler Shields of Murphy is the new holder of the state record for striped bass. He landed the 66-pound fish March 31, 2012 at Hiawassee. The fish exceeded the old freshwater record by twelve pounds and the state saltwater record by two pounds.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p40, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing--Records

Record #:

16908

Author(s):

Ingram, Bruce

Abstract:

At one time spotted bass were probably native to some stretches of rivers in the western part of the state; however, current populations have been introduced either by wildlife agency stocking programs of the 1970s, or more recently by fishermen. While anglers enjoy the fish's scrappiness, its introduction could have a negative impact on other bass. Ingram examines the state's four geographic reasons to see how spots are affecting other bass populations like large and smallmouth.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p2-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish populations; Wildlife introduction; Spotted bass

Record #:

16924

Author(s):

Smith, Garrett

Abstract:

Smith's article features one of North Carolina's great landmarks--Mount Mitchell--and the creatures that live there--mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p10-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife--Mount Mitchell

Record #:

16928

Author(s):

Lee, David S.

Abstract:

The state's native cacti are two species of prickly pear. The first is the devil's-tongue, and while it occurs throughout the state, it is most common in the Coastal Plain and Sandhills. The second is the devil's-joint which is restricted to coastal sand dunes and the pinewoods of the state's southern coastal counties.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p16-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Prickly pears; Cactus

Record #:

16930

Author(s):

Hester, F. Eugene

Abstract:

The American crow--is it a villain who feasts on cornfields or steals eggs from the nests of other birds. Or does this intelligent, adaptable bird have a more friendly side. Hester examines how attitudes toward this bird have changed over time.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p30-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crows

Record #:

16932

Author(s):

Silverman, Buffy

Abstract:

Silverman examines different spider webs, including orb, cobweb, funnel, and sheetweb weavers.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p36-38, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Spider webs

Record #:

16935

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Christine Kelly, a wildlife diversity biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, is one of nine nationwide recipients of a 2011 Recovery Champion Award given by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for outstanding efforts to preserve endangered species. Kelly was honored for her work with the Northern flying squirrel which is found only in small groups in the state's highest mountains.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p41, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered species--North Carolina, Mountains; Recovery Champion Award; Kelly, Christine; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service--Awards

Record #:

17758

Author(s):

Marsh, Mike

Abstract:

North Carolina offers world class fishing opportunities off the coast due to the influence of the passing Gulf Stream.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 4, July/Aug 2012, p26-29, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing--North Carolina, Coastal