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26629
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission plans to ask the General Assembly to pass a bill that would increase the state’s hunting and fishing license fees. The fee increase is necessary to meet the increase in operation costs of the agency.
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2.This Lady Is No Dainty by Marsh, Mike Wildlife in North Carolina Vol. 80 Issue 4, July-August 2016
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27667
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Ladyfish can be elusive on the coast one day and easy to reel in the next. Fisherman, Mike Marsh, discusses the ladyfish species and how to catch one.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 80 Issue 4, July-August 2016,
p32-35, il, por
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30801
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North Carolina provides year-round field and wood activity for sportsmen. From oceans and sounds to lakes and streams, 30 variety of game fish are caught throughout the state's waters. Additionally, waterfowl hunting and game such as deer, bear, and boar bring thousands to the state.
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35169
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A story of how Dr. McGavran’s quest to go fishing in Peru for rainbow trout was continuously derailed, until he finally made his way to a stream and caught a large trout.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 8 Issue 2, Dec 1960,
p38-41
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35521
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Jimmy Hunter proved home’s importance extends beyond a dwelling. At home was defined by excelling in many sports, inside and outside of an arena: fishing, hunting, baseball, and football. He was down home still, remaining humble and down to earth despite his minor celebrity status.
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35653
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The fishing hole was Lake Deberry, whose prominence could be attributed to its favorable fishing ground for bass, pickerel, crappie, and bream. However, Lakes such as Gaston and Roanoke Rapids opening had contributed to a decline of its fishing quality. Fortunately, Deberry still offered ample bream and bass, as assured by the author. It could also provide a peaceful experience for fans of this sport and pastime.
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35737
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A collection of stories about ghosts, stilling, fishing, death omens, and animals. Written by various authors.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 24 Issue 2, Aug 1976,
p64-68
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35837
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Crowder’s Mountain, west of Gastonia, had become a well-known site for outdoor recreation, courtesy of its recently opened park. Contributing to the area’s burst of popularity was a host of recreational activities: camping and hiking, climbing and picnics, fishing and rowing.
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35863
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Wiseman attended school in a one room schoolhouse with a new teacher nearly every year when he was a boy. When he was not at school or helping out on the farm, he spent his time hunting, fishing, swimming, and participating in various community events.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 33 Issue 1-2, 1985,
p42-50
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35955
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The harvest of the sea one could see in fish captured in nets, also captured on film by the Sea Chest’s staff. It was possible because of the area’s boats, six of which were also featured in film.
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36329
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Within the McKinley family, everyone had a purpose; fishermen and hunters provided and were basket weavers for fish traps, someone learned to play music, and other person acted as the family doctor for minor injuries. Basket making had been passed down through the family for generations but with changing time and practices, the art of basket weaving is being lost.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 48 Issue 1-2, 2001,
p28-36
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36471
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Fly fishing and typing have deep roots in the Western North Carolina, according to the author. Theories related to their origins include people such as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and places such as southern Appalachia. Bell attributes fishing’s enduring appeal to the lure of its therapeutic effect. Modern efforts to lure more to fishing include the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail in Jackson County. Rivers recommended by the author for fly fishing are Asheville’s French Broad River and Transylvania County’s Davidson River.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2016,
p34-35
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36563
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Traditionally, lands unfenced meant lands were free for anyone, owners and not, to use for hunting, fishing, and grazing. The Civil War, with its attendant population growth and rise of commercial farming, helped to bring about fencing laws and end to open range. Pictured was the type of fence that dotted the Appalachian landscape by the 1890s.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 11, November 2016,
p122
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37772
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In 1947, a reconnaissance survey was conducted across several lakes in Columbus and Bladen counties to provide data for fisheries management. The methodology and equipment used is provided, along with the results for Lake Waccamaw, White Lake, and general conclusions.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 12 Issue 5, September 1948,
p4-6, 17-19
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37793
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Striped bass are fished both commercially and as game species. Overfishing has become a problem for them, however, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has a hatchery for them in an effort to reestablish their numbers in rivers and streams.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 13 Issue 10, Oct 1949,
p18-21
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