Record #:

5332

Author(s):

Manual, John

Abstract:

Since the mid-20th-century small game, including quail and rabbits, has been declining in North Carolina. To stem this loss, the North Carolina Division of Wildlife Management has established a program called CURE, or Cooperative Upland Restoration and Enhancement. Manuel discusses the organization of the program.

Source:

Friend of Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Spring 2002, p2-6, il

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

780

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

Marion Lee and Nona Hison produced in Rockingham a 200-acre memorial to a beloved daughter that is now serving as the model for a new series of special wildlife areas.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 56 Issue 9, Sept 1992, p26-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Wildlife management areas

Record #:

4629

Author(s):

Betsill, Carl

Abstract:

Some of the state's declining species, including black bear, deer, wild turkey, and bald eagle, made remarkable recoveries during the 20th-century. The challenge of the 21st-century will be to protect and conserve wildlife in a time when population, urban sprawl, and intolerance for wildlife are increasing.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 63 Issue 8, Aug 1999, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Wildlife management; Human-animal relationships

Record #:

43268

Author(s):

Allison Medford

Abstract:

In this article the author is talking about the elusive barn owl. The author discuss the differences between a barn owl and other owls like they hiss and scream instead of hooting and they nest on top of their own pellets instead of building a nest. The barn owl is hard to research because of their secretive and nocturnal nature. The species of greatest conservation need in the North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan hope to better understand the Barn owl’s population size, nesting habits, and distribution.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 86 Issue 1, January-February 2022, p30 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife Education; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife--North Carolina; Owls

Record #:

43356

Author(s):

Jeff Hall

Abstract:

In this article the author is discussing the diamondback rattlesnakes that live in North Carolina and what aspects contribute to their decline. The diamondback rattlesnake mainly resides in the longleaf pine tree forests. The diamondback rattlesnake takes up residence in burrows created by gopher tortoise. In the event there are no gopher tortoise burrows’ around the diamondback must find large and deep tree stumps which mainly are found in old longleaf pine forests. Another factor contributing the decline of the diamondback rattlesnake is the reproductive rates of the species is that females tend to reproduce twice in their life time and they produce a litter of six to ten neonates but the species can have up to thirty. During pregnancy the female snakes lose half their body weight which is dangerous for the health of the snake. After giving birth to a litter the female tends to not be able to give birth to another litter for at least two to six years. Diamondback rattlesnakes require large areas as their habitat but only 1-3% of longleaf pine forests that still exist. Lastly, the diamondback rattlesnake has been historically persecuted by humans due to their size and also them being venomous. The author states that yes a bite would require immediate medical attention but the snake are not a threat to humans as long as they are left alone.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 86 Issue 3, May-June 2022, p28-29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife Education; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife habitat improvement; Wildlife management; Wildlife protection; Wildlife--North Carolina

Record #:

43305

Author(s):

Sarah Finn

Abstract:

In this article the author is talking about the less well known diamondback terrapins and the decline in their populations. The diamondback terrapin gets its name from the concentric ring pattern on its upper shell. The author discusses that the diamondback terrapin lives in brackish waters which is where fresh water flows into saltwater. Native American have traditionally hunted the diamondback terrapin for consumption. The author discusses that during this time the turtle was considered to be a cheap and reliable source of food up until the mid-1800’s where the wealthy considered turtle soup to be a delicacy. This has caused an increase of wild farming and the creation of commercial farming of the diamondback terrapin. One incident that has been seen to have saved the diamond back terrapin was The Great Depression because not even the wealthiest could not reasonably pay for “turtle soup.”

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 86 Issue 2, March-April 2022, p14-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife Education; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife management; Wildlife--North Carolina

Record #:

43213

Author(s):

Henry Veggian

Abstract:

In this article the author is discussing the lack of research and conservationist efforts towards the Bowfin fish. The author talks about how other fish species like the Red Drum have protect waterways and is recognized but these same practices are used when it comes to the Bowfin fish. The author states that there is research going into it scales, bone structure, and muscle structure but there is no research on how or where it lives. The author speaks about one weird instance he saw when fishing that relates to the Bowfin. The author states that he saw what looked like Bowfin and Bass corroborating when trying to catch bait fish which is not heard of in the literature.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 6, November-December 2021, p19-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife--North Carolina; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife Education; Fish; Fish culture; Fishing; Fish species--North Carolina; Fishing catches

Record #:

43215

Author(s):

Henry Veggian

Abstract:

In this article the author discusses setting up restoration of native vegetation and the building of new fish habitats in Shearon Harris. These talks were brought up during the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission meetings. The author discusses that he also had another reason for the restoration to occur which was that in the restoration of Bass habitats it will also help rebuild the onshore habitats for the Bowfin. The talk for restoration was discussed after the damage that occurred after Hurricane Mathew hit the coast of North Carolina. The author states that locals talk about how Shearon Harris is not what it used to be but the author asks what Harris will be like in the years to come. The author discusses that the vegetation restoration will bring the Bowfin and Bass back from off-shore because they use the vegetation for nesting grounds. The author says that some fisherman will be disappointed to find a bowfin at the end of their line or that they will check their North Carolina Sportfish Identification Pocket Guide and see that it is listed as a sport fish. Many state that the Bowfin does not put up much of a fight to be considered a sport fish but the author says they can list many publications that will attest to their ferocity. Even though the Bowfin is listed as a sport fish it does not have the same protections that other fish have on the same list. The author states that you can catch and kill as many Bowfin as you want unlike other fish. Lastly, the author states that there needs to be more education on this North Carolina fish because after returning to many of the places he use to fish he would find the dead bodies of many Bowfin on the shore.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 6, November-December 2021, p20-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program; Wildlife Education; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife--North Carolina; Fish; Fish culture; Fishing; Fishing catches; Fishing conservation

Record #:

2168

Author(s):

Dopyera, Caroline

Abstract:

The state's species of salamanders, frogs, and toads are facing an uncertain future as wetland habitats, which serve as breeding grounds are developed or drained. Approximately fifty percent of the state's permanent wetlands have been destroyed.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 2, Feb 1995, p10-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation; Endangered species; Wetlands; Amphibians

Record #:

17094

Author(s):

Pou, James B.

Abstract:

Pou adds another opinion as to why quail are declining in the state and gives six reasons he feels will assist the quail in making a comeback.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 37, Feb 1938, p9

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

17078

Author(s):

Smith, L. E.; Long, Merle; Long, Will S.; Knott, Fred W.; Keziah, W. B.

Abstract:

Sportsmen in various parts of the state offer their suggestions on the best way to preserve North Carolina's quail population.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 35, Jan 1938, p2-3, il

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

17079

Author(s):

Johnson, Charles M.

Abstract:

A number of individuals have expressed their views on the state's quail situation. Johnson provides an interesting summary of conditions as they now exist.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 5 Issue 36, Feb 1938, p1, 20, il

Subject(s):

Wildlife conservation

Record #:

41151

Author(s):

Gerwin, John A. ; Douglass, Kelly

Abstract:

Related to an earlier study co-published by Gerwin, the author's current study involved private lands used for wildlife conservation efforts. This study measured the success of endangered bird population preservation in statistics such as fledgling young return rate. Preparing lands like the Lassiter Mills tract for habitation included activities such as attaching GPS data recorders to birds like the pictured field sparrow.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 4, July/August 2019, p4-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bird preservation--Lassiter Mill private tract--Randolph County; N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences ; Wildlife conservation; Land preservation; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Greater Uwharries Conservation Partnership; Endangered species--North Carolina--birds; Threatened species--North Carolina--birds; Controlled burn management; North Carolina State University--Wildlife Department; Habitat management--see also habitat conservation

Record #:

39783

Author(s):

Blake, Kathy

Abstract:

The author underscored the delicate balancing act: on one side, protection of wildlife and environment of coastal counties like Carteret; on the other, prosperity of the region's tourism industry and its hotspots like the Shackleford Banks.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 12, December 2016, p39-40, 42-45 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Tourism--North Carolina, Coastal; Ecology and conservation--North Carolina; Currituck County--Coastal Management; Tourism industry--Environmental impact; Tourism--Carteret County; Shackleford Banks; Tourism--Outer Banks; Tourism--New Hanover County; Wildlife conservation

Record #:

24026

Author(s):

Shapiro, Leah

Abstract:

In 1986, Lake View Park Commission turned to the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society for help with preventing a strip mall from being built on Beaver Lake and surrounding wetlands. Today, the area is a thriving bird sanctuary as a result of preservation and conservation efforts.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 11, November 2014, p82-83, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wetland conservation; Mitchell, Elisha, 1793-1857; Wildlife conservation