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43687
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While fly-fishing in North Carolina's mountains (angling method that uses a light-weight lure—called an artificial fly—to catch fish), one may encounter a variety of different fish. Fish biologists, Jacob Rash and Luke Etchison, give readers a small species guide to what they should expect when exploring the outdoors of western North Carolina.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 2, March-April 2023,
p38-43
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43355
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Credited with founding the North Carolina Wildlife Commission among other numerous contributions, Kinston attorney Thomas Jackson White Jr. (1903-1991) recounts his unusual education path in a 1986 transcript.
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42974
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"Sampson Parker Jr., the only state wildlife enforcement officer in Mecklenburg County, watches a growing population on the water and in the woods to make sure it's following the rules." Parker, 32, began his position in Mecklenburg in 2017.
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38125
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Since the late 19th century, this lake has provided hunting grounds for game birds such as geese, ducks, and swans. It has also provided opportunities for hunting guides, the well-known including John Harold Swindell and Percy Carawan. The hunting continues, albeit without guides, and game birds are in abundance, protected by the Wildlife Commission regulations.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 10 Issue 5, October/November 2018,
p12-15
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34724
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Animal scat, while not an average teaching-aid, has become the center of Ann May’s educational programs for the Wildlife Resource Commission. She details how you can tell the species, gender, age, and diet of an animal based on their scat and even provides a field guide for identification assistance.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2017,
p4-11, il
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41229
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As one of the few mammals that doesn’t hibernate in the winter, foxes are active and largely nocturnal. While seeing a fox is not a cause of alarm, as long as a respectful distance is kept, if persistent sightings cause the viewer worry or distress, the a visit to the NC Wildlife Resources commission website or a call to the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge can be useful.
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34617
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The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, along with the Wildlife Resources Commission and NC State University, have developed a new animal tracking program called Candid Critters. The objective is for citizens to place camera traps on approved public lands in order to capture photographs of the flora and fauna. This will help track animal behavior, migration, and more. By March 2017, they plan to have the program in all 100 counties.
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The golden-winged warbler, native species to North Carolina, has been on the decline since the 1960’s. Little was known about the species until approximately 10 years ago, when different wildlife organizations came together to track their nesting and habitat areas. Recently, migration patterns have been incorporated into the research parameters, and collaboration between several South American researchers has been key.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 80 Issue 3, May/June 2016,
p16-21, il, por
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22613
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The Apalachia Reservoir is the first reservoir in North Carolina to be managed as a trophy trout fishery. In 2012 the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stocked 5,000 trout (brown and rainbow). The stocks have continued to thrive as they take advantage of the presence of the invasive blueback herring.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 79 Issue 2, March/April 2015,
p32-35, por, map
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23294
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission functions as wildlife protectors and wildlife law enforcers.
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34609
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Thirty years ago, the wild turkey was disappearing quickly from North Carolina. Now, after the Wildlife Resources Commission helped restock turkeys by taking them from overabundant areas to areas that were completely barren, the species is flourishing once again in North Carolina.
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5728
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission reports on its activities and accomplishments from July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2002. Division reports included Inland Fisheries, Conservation Education, Wildlife Enforcement, Wildlife Management, Engineering Services, and Administrative Services.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 67 Issue 1, Jan 2003,
p37-59, il
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4898
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission reports on its activities and accomplishments from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2000. Divisions reporting included Wildlife Enforcement; Wildlife Management; Inland Fisheries; Engineering Services; Conservation Education; and Administrative Services.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 65 Issue 1, Jan 2001,
p17-39, il
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3341
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Beginning in July, 1997, all hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and permits will be sold statewide using the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Customer Support System. Use of the computer wall mean less waiting time.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 61 Issue 6, June 1997,
p226-27, il
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2737
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In 1995, the N.C. Wildlife Commission extended its canine enforcement program to all of its nine state districts. The dogs are trained to detect game, fish, guns, and ammunition, as well as to locate baited areas and track people.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 2, Feb 1996,
p28, il
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