Record #:

6596

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Amundson describes the characteristics, breeding and food habits, and economic value of North Carolina's non-poisonous snakes. These include the common king snake, pine snake, garter snake, green snake, hog-nosed snake, blacksnake, and water snakes.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1951, p4-7, 17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Snakes

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 #:

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 #:

13796

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

In Mount Airy, they discovered that fishing is a way to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 49, May 1952, p3-4, f

Subject(s):

Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation--Mount Airy

Record #:

24714

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod; Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

In Mount Airy, juvenile delinquency was a budding problem. A group of law enforcement officers took it upon themselves to round up juveniles who had been in trouble and take them fishing. The rate of juvenile delinquency has decreased as a result.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 50, May 1952, p3-4, il

Subject(s):

Mount Airy--Civic improvement; Mount Airy--Economic conditions; Juvenile delinquency; Juvenile delinquency--Prevention; Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation--Mount Airy

Record #:

38703

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

With ever changing sands and various storms, the geography of the Outer Banks is always in a state of flux. In an attempt to stave off the change from land to sea, a wooden fence was erected along the Currituck Sound to help build up sand dunes and keep back the sea.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 8, August 1952, p4-6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Currituck County--Coastal Management; Currituck Sound; Fishing; Beaches; Sand dune conservation--Outer Banks

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 #:

6598

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

The American alligator is North Carolina's largest reptile and can weigh up to 600 pounds and measure 12 feet. Most range along the coastal swamps of the southeastern part of the state. Amundson describes the alligator's characteristics, breeding habits, food habits, and habitats.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 8, Aug 1951, p4-6, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Alligators

Record #:

6607

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Although the American woodcock is known by at least thirty names, including big-eyed John, bogsucker, and timberdoodle, it remains one of the least known and understood game birds. To a small number of North Carolina hunters, it is one of the most popular game-birds. Amundson discusses the woodcock's history, description, general characteristics, food and breeding habits, management, and natural enemies.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 13 Issue 10, Oct 1949, p4-7, 21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Woodcock, American

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 #:

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 #:

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 #:

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 #:

6617

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

Because of the superior quality of their fur, otters were almost trapped into extinction across the country. It wasn't many years ago that otters were extremely rare in North Carolina. Now, protected by strict game laws, the Carolina otter is sufficiently numerous again in the eastern part of the state to warrant an open season for trapping. Amundson discusses the otter's range, characteristics, food and breeding habits, management, general behavior, and having them as pets.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Otters

Record #:

37818

Author(s):

Amundson, Rod

Abstract:

The Carolina otter is described including its history, characteristics, breeding and eating habits, behavior, and more.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 14 Issue 8, Aug 1950, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Otters; Wildlife; Animals