Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
7 results
for Friend O’ Wildlife Vol. 21 Issue 5, Nov-Dec 1977
Currently viewing results 1 - 7
Abstract:
A rabies epidemic in Florida is spreading north, putting wildlife, especially raccoons, in North Carolina at risk to infection.
Abstract:
Farmers have been contending with growing deer populations who tend to gravitate toward the types of crops grown in eastern North Carolina, such as soybean and corn. Biologists and managers have set up either sex hunting seasons in these critical areas.
Abstract:
Rabbit populations in North Carolina are low but biologists are not sure why. Several causes may include changes in habitat preference or factors associated with poor weather.
Abstract:
Islands created by channel and inlet dredging have become suitable habitats for many shorebirds in North Carolina. State and federal agencies are teaming up to study the effects of dredging and these spoil islands, and how to maintain them for the health and safety of the birds.
Abstract:
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has made changes to its access policy on the game lands it manages. The change allows the Division of Game Lands to control access and close roads on Commission owned properties.
Abstract:
The control of wild boar in the Great Smokey Mountains National park has become a contention between Park Service managers and NCWRC officers. A previous agreement provided for the live-trapping of boar in the Park and their move to public hunting lands; however, the Park Service has been moving toward attempts at complete eradication from the park to which the NCWRC are not amenable.
Abstract:
Given recommendations from the Division of Inland Fisheries, the NCWRC has declared four lakes as trophy-sized largemouth bass lakes. This change increases the minimum size limit on bass in these waters.