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25998
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A small dark goose that spends most of its lifetime on the sea, the Atlantic Brant has seen a recovery in population numbers in just two years. This bump in population has allowed the hunting season to reopen, but only for a short period of time.
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25999
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The Southside Electric Cooperative of Virginia is researching the application of a complex conventional and pumped storage hydro-electric plants on the main-stem of the Roanoke River and its major tributaries. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission opposes these water development projects due to adverse affects on the fisheries resources, which also compromises outdoor recreational activities in the area.
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26000
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In the Piedmont of North Carolina, anglers may not know that they can catch a gamefish that many other anglers in the world will never see. The Roanoke bass is found only a few streams in Virginia and North Carolina, and serves as an excellent prize.
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26001
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The theme of the 39th annual National Wildlife Week is “Save our Wetlands.” Members of conservation groups, teachers and students will participate in activities that focus on the priceless and irreplaceable nature of the nation’s wetlands. Programs will emphasize the inventory, variety, threats to, and ways to protect wetland resources.
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26002
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Although considered extinct for years in the state, mountain lions are living wild in North Carolina. Recent legislation, based on sightings at parks like the Great Smoky Mountains, give protection to mountain lions throughout the state.
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26012
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The Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge will again open to sport fishing in March 1976. The refuge has been closed to activity since November 1975 to minimize waterfowl disturbance but will now open to sport and bow fishing during daylight only and within only certain areas.
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26013
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The Williamston High School Wildlife club has completed their year with various activities such as building wood duck nesting boxes, promotion of National Hunting and Fishing Day, and showing films on wildlife conservation.
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26015
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is reviewing a mandatory tagging system for big game species. The Commission is working out the details of the system including the tags used and the methods for reporting kills.
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26024
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South Creek, a tributary of the Pamlico River in Beaufort County, North Carolina, is well known to duck hunters and bass fishermen. However, it has recently garnered the attention of the NC Wildlife Federation due to concern over a proposed dredging project and its adverse effects on fish and wildlife resources.
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26025
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Plant collectors are persistent pluckers but their love of exotic plants has made some rare species endangered. However, some state and federal legislation is making an attempt to protect wild plants.
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26026
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Wildlife habitat conservation is key to species conservation; however, more habitats are being destroyed from deforestation and development. Conservation strategies are turning to zoos to provide appropriate habitat and resources for various species.
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26027
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In five counties in North Carolina, thirty people were charged with game and fish law violations in illegal possession and sale of inland game fish and wild deer meat. Penalties range from small fines to several years in jail.
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26028
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New procedures for tagging and reporting of antlered deer and wild boar are taking place in 1976. These include new tags for big game and a Big Game Kill Report Card that specifies type, sex, date, and county.
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26029
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has opened a new free, public boating access area on the Pasquotank River.
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26038
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With a unanimous vote, the United States Senate passed a national forest management bill, which would allow for sensible clear-cutting and require the Forest Service to manage with multiple environmental and economic values in mind.
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