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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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9697
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Two species of foxes inhabit North Carolina--the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus). The red fox is larger, and usually more colorful; however, it can have a gray or almost black coat. A primary difference is that the gray fox can climb trees.
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26299
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The status foxes in North Carolina has been of concern in recent years. State and local laws controlling fox hunting and trapping have been unclear and often contradictory. The NCWRC has made efforts to clarify wildlife laws through a game law revision, and the current status of foxes is that they are considered a game animal and thus may not be trapped or their skins sold.
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Friend O’ Wildlife (NoCar Oversize SK 431 F74x), Vol. 22 Issue 1, Winter 1978, p16
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24670
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The formal foxhunting centers of North Carolina include Southern Pines, Tryon, and Sedgefield. The history of foxhunting is presented here, as well as the kinds of foxes hunted.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 22 Issue 19, January 1955, p10-11, 32, il
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