The Cumberland County wildlife club has varied interests, but members have come together to work on projects such as the construction of wood duck and blue bird houses, firearm education, and National Hunting and Fishing Day.
The National Wildlife Federation has chosen 22 leading conservation clubs to receive the 1979 outstanding service President’s Award. Among them is the Cumberland County Wildlife Club of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The 1986 Dixie Deer Classic, the fourth sponsored by the Wake County Wildlife Club of Raleigh, was the best attended, biggest trophy display and most profitable of any of the club’s activities. This year’s highlight was the attainment of the first Boone and Crockett record head for the state.
After an increasing number of sportspeople became concerned with their wildlife conservation programs, they formed the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. The Durham County Wildlife Club in particular has been extremely active and achieved much since their formation in 1945.
The dwarf ginger is an endemic plant to North Carolina and is proposed for federal listing as a nationally endangered species. The Catawba County Wildlife Club has pledged to protect the dwarf ginger’s habitat along Jacob Fork River.
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation recognized the Guilford Wildlife Club for their wildlife conservation efforts. Located in Greensboro, the club has successfully stocked fish in Lake Jeanette, installed wood duck boxes, and sponsored educational activities in the community.
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation acknowledged the Nash County Wildlife Club’s sponsorship efforts for the Annual Fur, Fish and Game Rendezvous. The club has also demonstrated their commitment to safe and ethical hunting behavior.
The Wake County Wildlife Club has provided numerous directors and volunteers for the N.C. Wildlife Federation. The club’s conservation projects include a speakers bureau, wood duck nest box project, and an active scholarship program for college wildlife students.
The Alamance Wildlife Club, Inc., Lincoln County Deer Hunters Association, and Roanoke Chowan Wildlife Club are all very active in wildlife conservation. They also support fishing and hunting programs, and work with state agencies to improve recreation opportunities.
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation acknowledges two wildlife clubs for their successful work. The Pitt County Wildlife Club has been effective in communicating with members through a monthly newsletter. The Johnston County Wildlife Club is liming their fish ponds to mitigate the effects of acid rain and to improve the quality of fishing.
The McLeansville Wildlife Club has won the Governor’s Conservation Organization of the Year Award for 1977-79 and the NWF President’s Award in 1977. The close-knit group works on wood duck nesting boxes, spring planting projects, hunter safety training, and fishing rodeos.
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation selected both the Wake County and Pitt County Wildlife Clubs for Club of the Year awards. Dixon Herman of Hickory is the new national turkey calling champion.
The Pitt County Wildlife Club hosted a North Carolina Wildlife Federation board meeting last November in Greenville. The meeting featured a tour of the Grady White Boat Company, offering the directors a new understanding of modern recreational boat construction.