Record #:

21086

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike; McGaw, Melissa [Photographer]

Abstract:

Zlotnicki visits Wake County gunsmith Dan Hopping's workshop and describes how he makes the old flintlock rifles.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 77 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2013, p4-9, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gunsmiths--Wake County; Gunsmithing--Wake County; Hopping, Dan

Record #:

21087

Author(s):

Nelson, Kent L.

Abstract:

Nelson explores a number of questions about mercury in fish, such as how does it contaminate fish; how are fish tested for mercury; what is responsible for mercury in the environment and what can be done about it; and what are the health effects.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 77 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2013, p10-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish--Health aspects--Mercury

Record #:

21088

Author(s):

Kirchgessner, Megan

Abstract:

This article is a reprint from Fair Chase Magazine, Summer 2013. Kirchgessner's answer to the question is short and simple--always wear protective gloves when handling dead wildlife, animal or fowl. She also describes some of the diseases that can be transferred to humans, such as tuberculosis, Q Fever, and brucellosis.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 77 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2013, p20-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife diseases; Animals as carriers of disease

Record #:

21089

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

In August 2013, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission received an award from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, for outstanding work in waterfowl conservation and management in the Southeast.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 77 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2013, p40, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Waterfowl management; Waterfowl conservation