Record #:

6619

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Although there are three species of weasels in North Carolina, the Alleghenian least weasel, the New York weasel, and the Southern weasel, the animal is scarce in the state. Many people consider this a blessing because the weasel is one of the most bloodthirsty predators in North America. Amundson describes the weasel's characteristics, food habits, mating, enemies, and economic value.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 9, Sept 1950, p4-6, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Weasels

Record #:

6620

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Black bass fishing ranks high today with the most popular game fish anglers. Three species of the bass are found in North Carolina waters - the largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted or Kentucky bass. Amundson describes the characteristics, color variations, spawning, food habits, and management of the black bass.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 10, Oct 1950, p4-8, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Black sea bass; Black sea bass fishing

Record #:

6622

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

There are three species of trout found in North Carolina waters - the brown, rainbow, and Eastern brook. Of the three, only the Eastern brook is native to the state. Amundson compares each fish in appearance, distribution, feeding habits, reproduction, and wildlife management.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 11, Nov 1950, p4-7, 23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trout

Record #:

6625

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

There are five general types of quail in the United States, including seven races of bobwhites. The species native to North Carolina is the Eastern bobwhite. Amundson discusses the history of the bobwhite quail, its general characteristics, breeding and food habits, and wildlife management.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 17 Issue 8, Aug 1953, p4-7, 21, 23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bobwhites

Record #:

8144

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

The black bear, the smallest of the American bears, seldom attains over five feet in length or over 500 pounds in weight. Encroaching civilization has greatly reduced the bear population in this country since the first English settlers arrived. In North Carolina the black bear population is around 5,000. North Carolina has placed the bears on the list of protected game animals to keep them from becoming extinct in the state. Amundson discusses the bear's coloration, behavior, breeding habits, food habits, enemies, management, and hunting.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 30 Issue 9, Sept 1966, p4-6, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Black bear

Record #:

8882

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Having a distinctive black mask over its eyes and a long, bushy tail with black rings, the raccoon is easily recognizable. Amundson discusses the raccoon's history, behavior, food habits, breeding habits, enemies, and wildlife management.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 35 Issue 3, Mar 1971, p10-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Raccoons

Record #:

9017

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Frogs and toads make up a group of animals which lie between fish and reptiles in the biological classification of the animal kingdom. Amundson describes their life history, food habits, hibernation, enemies, and being creatures as food and sport.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 37 Issue 3, Mar 1973, p10-12, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Horned toads; Frogs

Record #:

9044

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

The prime objective of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's game lands program is to provide more hunters with more lands where they are free to go whenever the seasons are open. Amundson describes the program's eastern section, which is located in the Coastal Plains and covers over 664,512 acres that are under intensive wildlife management.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 37 Issue 10, Oct 1973, p8-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife management; Game lands

Record #:

9045

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

This is the second in a series describing the North Carolina Wildlife Commission's game lands. These are areas open to hunting by the public during the regular season. A special games land permit is required to hunt on these managed lands. The central game lands area covers 153,626 acres and coincides with the physiographic region known as the Piedmont.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 37 Issue 12, Dec 1973, p6-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Game lands

Record #:

9070

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

This is the second in a series describing the North Carolina Wildlife Commission's game lands. These are areas open to hunting by the public during the regular season. A special games land permit is required to hunt on these managed lands. The Northern Game Lands consist of 395, 785 acres that include Pisgah National Forest Game Land, South Mountains Game Land, Thurmond Chatham Game Land, and the Cherokee National Game Land.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 38 Issue 2, Feb 1974, p16-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife management; Game lands

Record #:

9072

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

This is the fourth in a series describing the North Carolina Wildlife Commission's game lands. These are areas open to hunting by the public during the regular season. A special games land permit is required to hunt on these managed lands. The Western Game Lands, at 655,298 acres, is one of the smaller of the state's four game lands. This area includes the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, Caney Fork, Green River, and Toxaway Lands, plus several tracts owned by Champion International Corporation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 38 Issue 3, Mar 1974, p4-5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife management; Game lands

Record #:

9353

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Amundson examines wildlife management of the bobwhite quail.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 40 Issue 1, Jan 1976, p6-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bobwhites

Record #:

9434

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Amundson discusses the history, description, behavior, breeding habits, enemies, and management of North Carolina's state mammal, the gray squirrel.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 40 Issue 9, Sept 1976, p4-6, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gray squirrels

Record #:

11356

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Amundson discusses how conservation efforts at the Weldon Hatchery are assisting in the preservation of striped bass, or rockfish, in the Roanoke River. The hatchery is the world's first and oldest striped bass hatchery.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 32 Issue 8, Aug 1974, p36-38, il

Subject(s):

Striped bass--Roanoke River; Fishery conservation--Roanoke River

Record #:

13281

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Schools of porpoises like to hang around the North Carolina coast. These fascinating creatures, with a confusion of common names, are common sights alongside fishing boats in North Carolina's sounds and along her coasts.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 21 Issue 8, July 1953, p3-4, 13, f

Subject(s):

Porpoises--North Carolina, Eastern