Record #:

730

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Durham carver Ben A. Heinemann crafts decoys that will win awards and be avidly sought by collectors.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 11, Nov 1988, p4-9, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoys; Heinemann, Ben A.

Record #:

9849

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Horace Kephart came to North Carolina in 1904, after a career in St. Louis as a librarian. He lived in the Hazel Creek area of Swain County and later moved to Bryson City, the county seat. He wrote many books and articles about the outdoors. CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT, published in 1906, is considered a classic in its field and is still in print over eighty years later. Dean discusses some of Kephart�s woodcraft wisdom.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 7, July 1988, punnumbered, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931

Record #:

9842

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

The North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation in 1987 requiring mandatory wearing of blaze orange when hunting certain types of big-game in the state. Warning tickets will be given during the 1987 hunting season with full implementation in 1988.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 51 Issue 9, Sept 1987, p26-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hunting--Safety measures

Record #:

8630

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

At eighteen miles long and six miles wide, Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County is the state's largest freshwater lake. Total water surface is 40,000 acres. Beginning in 1789, many unsuccessful attempts have been made to drain it for other uses, particularly farming. In 1933, the last draining attempt failed, and in 1934, the federal government created the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. The lake is a haven for many waterfowl, especially Canadian geese. In the 1960s, Mattamuskeet was briefly the goose hunting capital of the world, with over 130,000 geese wintering there. Over the years the population has declined, with only 17,000 wintering there in 1985.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Jan 1986, p4-11, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lake Mattamuskeet--History

Record #:

8632

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

North Carolina provides habitats to many mammals that are seldom seen. Some of them are rare, and some are merely secretive. Dean describes some of them, including the fox squirrel, swamp rabbit, river otter, nutria, nine-banded armadillo, coyote, mountain lion, and black-tailed jack rabbit.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 50 Issue 2, Feb 1986, p4-9, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mammals

Record #:

9818

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Dean discusses fishing in the lakes located in the state's Piedmont section. He discusses each species; what is the best lake and its location to catch them in; what time of year to fish for them; tactics; and lures or bait.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 50 Issue 7, July 1986, p4-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing; Lakes--North Carolina, Piedmont

Record #:

9784

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Dean recommends a fishing trip to the state's mountain lakes because the waters contain such a great variety of game fish, an angler never knows what he is going to catch next. He discusses each species; what is the best lake to catch them in; what time of year to fish for them; tactics; and lures or bait.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 5, May 1985, p4-9, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing; Lakes--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

9797

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Dean describes the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's CATCH program or Carolina Anglers Teach Children How. The program seeks to teach young people the joys of fishing.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 9, Sept 1985, p19-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing; North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Project CATCH

Record #:

9801

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Using photographs from the beginning of the 20th-century, Dean describes farms harvests from that period.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 10, Oct 1985, p9-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Farm life; Harvesting time

Record #:

9804

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Dean discusses the craft of two waterfowl hunters who make their own decoys. Neal Conoley, Jr. has been carving since 1967 and Stuart Critcher since 1945.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 11, Nov 1985, p8-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wood-carvers

Record #:

9742

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Dean describes the work of Raleigh resident Erick Umstead, who builds fine, split-cane fishing rods. The handcrafted rods are built from tonkin cane which is imported from a small province in China. The rod is built of six cane strips and is strong enough to catch bass, trout, or salmon. Rods take several weeks to construct and cost between $400 to $2,000.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 1, Jan 1984, p24-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing rods--Raleigh

Record #:

9755

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Steamboats were once a common sight on the rivers of North Carolina, and their use originated because of a need for an efficient method to transport naval stores. The earliest use occurred in 1818, when three were built and placed in service--two on the Cape Fear River and one on the Neuse River.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 5, May 1984, punnumbered, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Steamboats--History

Record #:

9757

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Otway Burns was born near Swansboro in 1775, and began his sailing career as a young man. He was North Carolina�s and the South's most famous and successful privateer of the War of 1812. Sailing aboard the SNAP DRAGON, he captured almost 40 ships with cargoes totaling millions of dollars. His ship was frequently outgunned, however, Burns' outstanding seamanship was more than a match for a superior foe. Although Otway Burns died an obscure pauper, he holds today an honored place in the state's maritime history.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 6, June 1984, punnumbered, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Burns, Otway, 1775-1850; North Carolina--History--War of 1812; Privateering; SNAP DRAGON (Ship)

Record #:

9763

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

On March 26, 1984, the Prudential Insurance Company gave to the federal government 120,000 acres in Tyrrell and Dare Counties. The property is worth $50 million and will become part of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 7, July 1984, p14-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife refuges--Tyrrell and Dare Counties

Record #:

9766

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Robert G. Kerr of Cary paints watercolors of coastal fishermen and scenes that are distinctive and appealing. Kerr discusses his recently begun coastal series of watercolors, which number over two dozen paintings at present.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 8, Aug 1984, p9-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Watercolorists--Cary