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25975
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After the peregrine falcon was killed off in the western part of the United States in the 1960s, the endangered species will be returning to sites along the Atlantic Coast. Falcons bred in captivity at Cornell University will be reintroduced along the east coast in hopes of increasing the wild population.
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25977
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To reduce the cost of vacationing, North Carolina offers over 700 miles of trails and over 19,000 public and private campsites with variety of topographical areas and activities.
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25978
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The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is fighting an act to appoint additional members to the NCWRC by the NC Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor. After public hearings and amendments, the bill was adopted with a decrease in the number of appointees made by the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor.
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25983
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North Carolina adopted some new legislation regarding hunting in 1975-76. Due to an increase in the deer population, NC hunters will not be able to shoot up to four in the eastern counties. The new regulations also updated the gun season for deer in certain counties between one and two weeks, while closing the season in other counties. Bow and arrow season for deer was shortened to three days. The regulations also tackled seasons for rabbit trapping, bobcats, and migratory birds.
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25984
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Fontana Village Resort is presenting a new image in the soon to be opened Fontana Inn. The new Inn offers luxurious rooms in the mountains of western North Carolina, alongside the numerous recreational programs and activities.
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25985
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Three more species of sea turtle have been added to the US List of Threatened Species. The green, loggerhead, and Pacific ridley sea turtles face risks from coastal development and shoreline change along many parts of the country, including North Carolina.
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7.Robeson County ‘Mobile’ Wildlife Club by Not Given Friend O’ Wildlife Vol. 19 Issue 3, Summer 1975
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25986
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The Robeson County Wildlife Club carries the conservation message from one end of the county to the other. In various cities throughout the county, the Club provides programs such as beautification projects, educational programs, and participation in law and legislation change.
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25989
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Although a number of species are becoming more and more limited, the wood duck is illustrating that some species can come back from the brink of extinction. Once threatened by habitat destruction and illegal hunting, the wood duck now numbers in the millions throughout the United States.
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25991
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Thanks to an ambitious restoration program, including reforesting and restocking, by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, many parts of the state are seeing an upswing in wild turkey populations.
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25992
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Given Lee County’s position near the middle of the state, there are many anglers and hunters in this area interested in wildlife resources and their management. The Lee County Wildlife Club was formed in the late 1940s and became a fully affiliated and active group by the 1950s. Projects during its lifetime have been wide-ranging and expansive including summer camps and sponsorship of wildlife resource legislation.
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25993
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The North Carolina Wildlife Federation, in cooperation with the National Wildlife Federation and the North Carolina Extension’s Forestry Service, are presenting a summit in Manteo, NC designed to give families a learning experience in Outer Banks history and environment.
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25994
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Whooper crane juveniles have been transplanted in the nests of sandhill cranes, living alongside their foster parents in order to learn to forage and fly. Researchers hope the whooping cranes will adopt the migration patterns of the sandhill crane and flourish when old enough to mate.
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25995
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Many believe the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has seen a lack of progress in implementation due to insufficient funding and personnel. However, despite certain limitations, several states have already begun cooperative agreements, species have been added to list, while others have been de-listed.
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25996
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Florida bass were recently introduced in North Carolina waters, but their growth has been less than native species of large-mouth bass. Researchers are continuing to monitor these differences in hopes the introduced species will thrive.
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25997
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A precedent setting decision on waterfowl hunting has been handed down in a US District Court. Previously, an injunction had been filed by seven animal protection groups to prevent the hunting of snow geese, which also charged the Department of the Interior with non-compliance in its responsibilities to protect migratory birds. However, the injunction was denied, reaffirming support for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and its interpretation of the laws and activities.
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