Record #:

10920

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The Roanoke logperch, one of the largest darters in the perch family, is on the federally endangered fish list. It was thought to live only in portions of Virginia, but in 2008, two logperch populations were found in the Smith and Mayo rivers in Rockingham County.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 3, Mar 2009, p36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered species--Rockingham County; Perch--Rockingham County

Record #:

11169

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

Wilson recounts how Rocky Mount angler, E. J. Bowden, got his state record for catching a channel catfish returned after almost thirty-nine years. Bowden caught the channel catfish, which weighed twenty-three pounds and four ounces, in City Lake in Rocky Mount. However, through a mix-up, it was years before he got official recognition for the catch.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 6, June 2009, p36, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing--Records; Channel catfish

Record #:

11574

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

Flathead catfish, natives of the Mississippi River basin, were introduced into the Cape Fear River. They rapidly reproduced and spread into other rivers of the Coastal Plain, including the Tar, White Oak, and Neuse. The introduction was an unfortunate mistake as the flathead is destroying a number of native fish populations.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 73 Issue 9, Sept 2009, p36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Introduced fishes--North Carolina, Eastern; Catfishes--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

12098

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The rivers and streams in the mountains of North Carolina are well-stocked with trout and attract fishermen from all parts of the state and country. A recent study conducted in 2008 by Responsive Management and Southwick Associates indicates the state derives a significant economic benefit from these angling activities.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 4, Apr 2010, p4-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trout fishing--North Carolina

Record #:

12969

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

Dale Caveny, a veteran of twenty-five years service, was promoted to head the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Division of Law Enforcement. He succeeds Kenneth Everhart, who retired after a twenty-eight year career with the department.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 9, Sept 2010, p36, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Division of Law Enforcement

Record #:

13342

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The Mountain Heritage Trout Waters program, established in 2008, promotes trout fishing as a North Carolina Heritage Tourism activity. Streams in McDowell and Yancey Counties have recently been added to the program.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 12, Dec 2010, p36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trout fishing

Record #:

13867

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

White-nose syndrome has killed hundreds of thousands of bats in the eastern United States. The disease has recently been found in three areas in the state - a retired Avery County mine, a cave at Grandfather Mountain State Park, and Yancey County.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 4, Apr 2011, p36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bats--Diseases

Record #:

13945

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

In the late 19th century, fish were declining in North Carolina's rivers and streams. In attempting to provide food for the people, some of whom were still dealing with the effects of Reconstruction, the state's first fish commission (1877-1885) embarked on a plan of restocking, species introduction, and artificial propagation. Wilson discusses the results of their efforts.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 4, Apr 2011, p21-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish stocking; Fish as food; Wildlife introduction

Record #:

13946

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The goal of North Carolina's first fish commission was to provide more fish for the state's people. The commission embarked on a program of stocking native fish and to introduce other species that would survive and increase. Rainbow trout and carp were two of the most successful introductions.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 5, May 2011, p20-26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish stocking; Fish as food; Wildlife introduction

Record #:

13962

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

In 1878, Stephen Worth, first superintendent of North Carolina's fish commission, set off to procure brook trout brood stock for the state's beginning hatchery operations. Using excerpts from Worth's report, Wilson describes the effort to accomplish the mission.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 5, May 2011, p27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish stocking; Brown trout

Record #:

14012

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

Richard Clifton's painting of a pair of Canadian geese standing in a pasture was chosen as the 2011 North Carolina Waterfowl Conservation Stamp and Print. Clifton is a Delaware artist. Over thirty wildlife artists from nineteen states and Mexico submitted entries in the competition.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 5, May 2011, p36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Waterfowl in art

Record #:

14092

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

In part three of a three-part series, Wilson recounts the rise of the modern fish hatchery system in North Carolina. The state has a long history of artificial fish propagation dating back to 1877. The modern period began in 1925 when the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $500,000 to build five new hatcheries around the state.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 6, June 2011, p20-24, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish hatcheries

Record #:

15309

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

Gopher frogs were once common in the lower Coastal Plain and the Sandhills, but loss of habitat has reduced their number. Using one of the few remaining wild populations, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are partnering to raise gopher frogs for restoration.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 8, Sept/Oct 2011, p40, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife restoration; Frog populations; Gopher frog

Record #:

16816

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The NC Wildlife Federation named Captain Jon Evans its Wildlife Enforcement Officer of the year 2011. He is a fifteen years veteran of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and was recognized for his work while stationed as a sergeant in Alamance County. Al Kittredge is a longtime volunteer at the Commission's fishing education center in Fayetteville and received the Wildlife Volunteer of the Year 2011 from the federation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 75 Issue 9, Nov/Dec 2011, p40, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Wildlife Federation--Awards

Record #:

19268

Author(s):

Wilson, Jim

Abstract:

The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has recently filed suit against the State of North Carolina to stop the authorization of gill net fishing which is a violation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 5, May 2010, p36, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Endangered species--Laws and legislation; Turtles--North Carolina--Conservation