Record #:

43964

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike; Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

Riverside Sportsman Club is an African American hunt club founded in the 1970s. The club primarily meets and hunts on member owned property in Granville and Franklin Counties. Dogs have always been a part of Riverside's history. The club has since gone from deer hounds to beagles, as it was observed the deer hound often ran the deer too hard. A founding member of the club, James Moore died at age 97 in 2021.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. Issue , January-February 2024, p18-25, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hunting Clubs--African American; Franklin County--hunting ; Granville County--hunting

Record #:

43707

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Sporting clays is often described as golf with a shotgun. A sporting clays course tries to mimic the many different angles of wild bird hunting. Deep River Sporting Clays wind through 65 miles of woodland near Sanford in Lee County.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 55 Issue 4, April 2023, p26, il

Subject(s):

Sporting clays courses--Sanford; Shooting sport

Record #:

43806

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Mike Zlotnicki, associate editor of "Wildlife in North Carolina" magazine explains one misconception in selecting the right fly line in thinking that you must fish floating flies with floating line but actually "you can also use a sinking fly and it will simply hinge down on the leader."

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 55 Issue 7, July 2023, p20, il

Subject(s):

Fly-fishing

Record #:

43878

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

"A behind-the-scenes look at how the Commission manages more than 1,500 acres of public dove fields." Dove hunting is one of the most sought after recreational opportunities that North Carolina game lands offer. As to what to plant in fields to attract doves, sunflowers are emphasized as particularly desirable to doves for their seeds.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 5, September-October 2023, p38-43, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Doves--Wildlife management; Doves--North Carolina

Record #:

43428

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Mike Zlotnicki share his method of preparation for this form of jerky.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 86 Issue 4, July-August 2022, p42 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Venison cookery; Jerky--venison

Record #:

43451

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Since its inception in 1986, the Big Rock Marlin Tournament has advanced more than $7.5 million to charitable organizations in eastern North Carolina. The Crew members on the boat Mercenaria caught the winning prize, a 572.6-pound blue marlin on the first day of the 64th annual tournament.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 54 Issue 8, August 2022, p28

Subject(s):

Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament; Fishing tournaments

Record #:

43044

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Dustin Wilks began bass fishing in the 1990s and entered tournament fishing in 1999, making a good living out of his beloved hobby. After leaving the tournament trail in 2012, he has since moved on to producing his own television show, "Catching Bass With Dustin Wilkes", a popular program on Sportsman Channel and World Fishing Network.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 53 Issue 8, August 2021, p32

Subject(s):

Bass fishing; Wilks, Dustin (bass fishing professional); Fishing

Record #:

43061

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

"Whether at work or play, what you wear on your feet can be the difference between a good, bad or painful day." from wildlife enforcement officers, outdoor professionals and ordinary hunting and sports enthusiasts, proper footwear for any intended activity is important.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 4, Jul-August 2021, p10-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Footwear selections--outdoor--boots

Record #:

43098

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

"Don't let a lack of dedicated equipment keep you from wetting a line on your next trip to the beach." Travis Casper, chief of Wildlife Education Division and Gerald Klauss of Eastover share tips.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 5, September-October 2021, p10-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing; Fishing-surf fishing; Surf fishing

Record #:

42884

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Chris Douglas, 48 of Sanford is host of the new television program, "Carolina ALL Out" (carolinaallout.com) which features hunting and fishing across North Carolina. The program carries on the tradition of "The Southern Sportsman" hosted by the late Franc White and later Joe Albea's "Carolina Outdoor Journal" on UNC-TV, which has recently ceased production.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 52 Issue 12, December 2020, p28

Subject(s):

Television--North Carolina; Television programs; "Carolina ALL OUT"

Record #:

36156

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

This collection of the top ten photos included categories such as ages of the photographers, plants, landscapes, outdoor recreation, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and animal behavior. Nearly all of the winners came from towns in North Carolina’s three regions.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 1, January/February 2019, p4-27 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife photography; Wildlife; Outdoor recreation--North Carolina, Piedmont; Outdoor recreation--North Carolina, Western; Landscapes; Snakes; Birds; Mammals; Reptiles; Amphibians; Insects; Plants

Record #:

36162

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Dogs handlers were traditionally men in middle and late adulthood, noted the author. Since the 1980s, though, he’d observed women increasingly becoming part of the sport’s ranks. Profiles of four women and description of wild bird hunting proved dog handling and its associated activities were indiscriminate regarding sex and gender.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 2, March/April 2019, p16-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dog trainers; Dogs; Hunting dogs; Hunting

Record #:

34399

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Crappie are one of anglers’ favorite freshwater fish in North Carolina. The fish are spread out in shallow water during the spring, but move to deeper water in the summer. Two Triangle-area fishing guides share their knowledge and offer tips on catching crappie in Jordan Reservoir and Shearon Harris Lake.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 82 Issue 4, July/Aug 2018, p12-17, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crappie; Crappie fishing; Fishing guides

Record #:

28440

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike; McGaw, Melissa [Photographer]

Abstract:

North Carolina has some of the most diverse fisheries in the nation. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission operates six fish hatcheries, which have evolved to produce a variety of species and serve new needs throughout the state.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 2, Mar/Apr 2017, p28-35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish hatcheries; Fisheries--North Carolina

Record #:

28571

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Good fishing can be found at most of the state parks in North Carolina. The best places to fish, the type of fish stocked at each park, and the best times of year to fish are described for 12 state parks. The fishing at Lake Norman, New River, South Mountains, Jordan Lake, Kerr Lake, Morrow Mountain, Fort Fisher, Fort Macon, Merchants Millpond, Pettigrew, Hanging Rock, and Eno River State Parks are all detailed. Hanging Rock, Eno River, and Fort Macon are highlighted with anecdotes and advice from parks employees and local fishing experts.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 3, May-June 2017, p4-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing--North Carolina; Fishing, Recreational--North Carolina; State parks; Lake Norman; New River; South Mountains State Park; Jordan Lake; Morrow Mountain State Park; Fort Fisher (New Hanover County); Eno River State Park; Fort Macon State Park (Carteret County); Merchants Millpond State Park (Gatesville); Pettigrew State Park; Hanging Rock State Park