Record #:

9537

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

With a beak that can reach three inches in length, the woodcock is a strange looking bird. Although their erratic flight pattern make them a tough bird to target, to a small number of North Carolina hunters, the woodcock is one of the most popular game-birds.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 42 Issue 11, Nov 1978, p2-5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Woodcock, American

Record #:

9542

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Hundreds of covered bridges once spanned the state's rivers and streams. Now only four remain. Three are accessible to the public--the Bunker Hill Bridge (Catawba County) and the Uwharrie River Bridge and the Pisgah Bridge, both in (Randolph County). The Roscoe Mill Bridge is in Bertie County, but it is on private land and closed to the public.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 43 Issue 2, Feb 1979, punnumbered, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Covered bridges

Record #:

9546

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

North Carolina is home to a number of wildlife species, both aquatic and terrestrial, that are not native to the state. Some have had an adverse impact while others have proven popular and beneficial. Among these non-native dwellers are starlings, carp, wild boar, brown and rainbow trout, fire ants, and redear sunfish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 43 Issue 3, Mar 1979, punnumbered, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Exotic animals

Record #:

9629

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Although his name is more often linked with the state of Kentucky, Daniel Boone and his family lived in the western part of the state from 1751 to 1775.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 43 Issue 6, June 1979, punnumbered, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina, Western--History; Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820

Record #:

9633

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Winston-Salem artist Bob Dance is nationally famous for his watercolors and acrylic paintings of wildlife and the outdoors, especially his scenes of the North Carolina coast. The article includes six of his paintings along with his comments on them.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 43 Issue 7, July 1979, p8-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Painters--Winston-Salem; Dance, Bob (Robert Bartlett), 1934-

Record #:

9674

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Many people consider toads unattractive creatures, but a closer look reveals them to be very beneficial. Dean describes some of the toads that inhabit the state including the American, eastern spadefoot, oak, eastern narrowmouth, Fowler's, and southern.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 45 Issue 6, June 1981, p7-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Horned toads

Record #:

9677

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Bluegills, shellcrackers, robin, and pumpkinseeds are the big four among panfish. Dean discusses how to catch them.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, Aug 1981, p2-6, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Panfish fishing

Record #:

9715

Author(s):

Dean, Jim

Abstract:

Dean discusses the work of wildlife artist Larry Barton. The Winston-Salem resident left a long career as a cartoonist four years ago to begin painting again. He is recognized as one of the leading outdoor artists in the nation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 47 Issue 3, Mar 1983, p12-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife artists; Wildlife art; Barton, Larry, 1936-2008

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

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