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25958
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Opening on Labor Day, North Carolina hunters can take their aim at doves in a split season: September to October and December to January. Hunters must also abide by bag limits and times of day specific to the bird.
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25959
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A current lawsuit is pitting environmentalists against the Soil Conservation District and Drainage District sponsors of the Chicod Creek Small Watershed Project. As the project attempts to channelize 66 miles of the creek located in eastern North Carolina, environmentalists argue the project destroys fish and
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25960
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A bill has been sent to the White House to designate the Chattanooga River, which winds through North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill also extends a moratorium on water resource projects in designated wild and scenic rivers.
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25961
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Henderson’s plans for a sewage treatment plant on Sandy Creek in Warren County, North Carolina has hit some snags. Despite being located in both Warren and Franklin Counties, the Sandy Creek project has not held public hearings outside of Henderson. A current petition opposes the location of the plant and public hearings would aid in better understanding the public’s concerns.
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25962
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Stone Mountain State Park is a unique geological formation that lies on the Alleghany-Wilkes county line in North Carolina. The park however, is surrounded by a tightening of development. Land tracts, increased tourism, and upscale property threaten the park which for now is saved through private and volunteer efforts.
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25964
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Boating accident reports received by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s Division of Motorboats and Water Safety how shown a decline in accidents from 1972 to 1973. However, concerns are still high as most of the reported accidents could be eliminated with the use of safety equipment and education.
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25966
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Two North Carolina men were among five arrested by federal agents in New Orleans. The men were charged with having American Alligator skins which violates the Endangered Species Act.
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25967
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The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has donated three American bison to the State zoo near Asheboro.
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25968
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Effective January 1975, new regulations in North Carolina offer two types of Special Device Fishing Licenses. Changes eliminate the requirement of a special license for taking rough and migratory saltwater fishes in each county, but instead can be used throughout the state. The two types of this license differentiate between personal and non-personal use.
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25969
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Several states have passed laws requiring the u se of hunger orange given the indications that its use in field clothes has had a tremendous effect on the safety record in hunting. Although North Carolina does not required the use of hunter orange, except in military installations, it is strongly recommended for upland and big game hunters by management officials.
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25970
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The National Wildlife Federation has released more than 1,000 acres of land to the Federal Government to be used as a refuge for the American bald eagle. The land acquisition was funded by the ‘Save a Living Thing’ Campaign undertaken by the NWF and 7-Eleven food stores.
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25971
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The American Woodcock puts on quite a show, and North Carolina game management officials believe may have the potential to increase diversity and quantity game hunting in the state.
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25972
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Controversy continues over the closing of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir to hunting. The Wilkes County lake was closed by the US Army Corps of Engineers due to issues with waterfowl hunting. Although the Corps has reopened part of the lake, sportsmen along with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission remain concerned about the Corps’ influence with a public property.
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25973
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Federal, state, and local governments are becoming increasingly concerned with the growing abundance of beverage containers and what do do with this type of waste. Proposed solutions to the problem have taken a variety of forms, but many argue the Federal Government must be the primary driver of change in order to make an impact.
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25974
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The variety and abundance of fishing, in both salt and freshwater, makes fishing in North Carolina one of the best places during the spring. Various species are abundant in all manner of locations from surf to river and lake.
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