Record #:

42761

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

At the turn of the 20th century North Carolina was an attractive destination for many of the nation's elite hunting enthusiasts. The Piedmont area was especially prized for hunting of wild quail. Numerous hunting clubs and lodges were established, beginning in 1894 with the Thomasville Shooting Club.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 88 Issue 6, November 2020, p60-64 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quail hunting; Piedmont region--North Carolina ; Hunting lodges--Piedmont--History

Record #:

9830

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

At the turn of the century, fabulous quail hunting attracted wealthy northern sportsmen to North Carolina's Piedmont. Earley describes some of the elaborate hunting lodges they constructed.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 50 Issue 12, Dec 2008, p18-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hunting lodges--Piedmont--History; Quail shooting--North Carolina, Piedmont

Record #:

26644

Author(s):

Young, William A.

Abstract:

Big game can now be hunted legally with a handgun for the first time in North Carolina. Hunters are urged to use a handgun caliber that they know would dispatch the quarry with a single, well-placed shot.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 34 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 1987, p7, il

Subject(s):

Deer hunting; Hunting lodges--Piedmont--History

Record #:

26786

Author(s):

Abstract:

For the first time in several years, North Carolina waterfowl hunters will have the opportunity to take canvasback ducks during a special season in coastal waters. Regulations were also adopted allowing hunters to use handguns for big game during the regular gun seasons.

Source:

Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 30 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 1983, p4

Subject(s):

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Hunting lodges--Piedmont--History