Record #:

41131

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

Factors threatening the Lake Sturgeon’s survival in North Carolina waterways include overharvesting and habitat degradation. The described approach is a response to the population crisis that places them in the species of special concern category. It begins with care in living tanks and food specially prepared by staff. It ends with the fishes' release, once they have acclimated to provisions resembling prey inhabiting the state's wild waters.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 6, November/December 2019, p10-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish populations--North Carolina, Eastern; Fish species--North Carolina--Lake Sturgeon; Fish conservation--Lake Sturgeon--Table Rock hatchery ; Fish conservation--Lake Sturgeon--Edenton hatchery ; Overharvesting--fish populations; Species of special concern--North Carolina--fish; Watersheds--French Board River; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Record #:

41143

Author(s):

Brown, Sydney

Abstract:

As the NC Wildlife Commission proves each spring, burning land can improve the quality of life in the wild. This carefully monitored practice replenishes nutrients needed by the plants, mammals, and insects in the burn blocks. Included in the day in the life style section of the article is the crew and equipment that carry out this conservation work.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 3, May/June 2019, p4-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Burning of land--Environmental aspects; Forest management--controlled burns--biodiversity; Species diversity--see also biodiversity ; Forest management--Piedmont region; Controlled burn management; Controlled burn management--burn blocks; Controlled burn management--burn blocks--Bald Eagle

Record #:

41144

Author(s):

Schweitzer, Sara

Abstract:

Coastal Plain places perhaps considered uninhabitable by many have become a new home to Wood Stork. On the endangered species list since 1984, the only native stork in America has four nesting colonies in North Carolina in which to replenish its populations, such as the pictured one in Columbus County and described one within a Carolina bay near Lumberton.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 3, May/June 2019, p16-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bird populations; Bird populations--North Carolina, northeastern--Wood Stork; Wood Stork--nesting sites--Columbus County ; Wood storks--nesting colonies--North Carolina ; Wood stork--see also Wood ibis, Ironhead, Flinthead, Gannet; Threatened species--North Carolina--Wood stork; Audubon Society of North Carolina; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Wildlife diversity

Record #:

41149

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles’ wildlife conservation efforts complement work carried out by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Made up of volunteers and professionals, they contribute to the survival of coastal creatures such as sea turtles. The five species profiled include the Loggerhead, comprising 95% of this state's sea turtle population.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 6, November/December 2019, p24-31 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sea turtles; Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST); N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Audubon Society of North Carolina; N.C. Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network; Endangered species--North Carolina--Sea turtles; Threatened species--North Carolina--Loggerhead sea turtle; Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program; Sunset Beach Turtle Watch Program; Sea Turtle Nest Protection Program ; Outer Banks Education Center--cold stun sea turtle recovery

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 #:

41155

Author(s):

Rash, Jacob

Abstract:

Taking stock of a practice existing in North Carolina since the 1880s included addressing actions associated with the modern version of hatchery-raised trout. They included trout types, hatchery locations, and why the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission regards triploid trout viable.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 5, September/October 2019, p10-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish hatcheries--North Carolina--Public Mountain Trout Waters; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Inland Fisheries Division; Erwin National Fish Hatchery--triploid trout; Table Rock Fish Hatchery (Burke County); Public Mountain Trout Waters--North Toe River ; Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education (Brevard); Armstrong State Fish Hatchery (Marion)

Record #:

43607

Author(s):

Boggess, Moriah

Abstract:

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission explains that "the relationship between regulation development and hunting comes full circle as hunter harvests provide vital data" for deer statewide. This interconnection allows the Commission to gather harvest data collection, biological data collection, and random sample survey data collection, all of which enable proper management and treatment of North Carolina's deer population.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 86 Issue 5, Sep.-Oct. 2022, p30-35 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Deer and deer hunting; Preservation North Carolina ; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Record #:

43609

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced a new program in which they will provide more access for disabled sportsmen, allowing them to become more of a part of outdoor recreation. This program includes incentives such as new kayak launches, cut-out railings, customized deer blinds, and more.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 86 Issue 5, Sep.-Oct. 2022, p38-43 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Outdoor Activities

Record #:

43680

Author(s):

David, Madeline

Abstract:

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has a new partnership with a non-profit that specializes in those who are disabled and/or vision impaired. The group of volunteers known as the "Guiding Eyes Outdoors" have created a way for disabled outdoorsmen to fish by using the sound of bells ringing.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 2, March-April 2023, p22-25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Vision Impaired--NC ; Fishing communities

Record #:

43681

Author(s):

Pusser, Todd

Abstract:

Typically overshadowed by the butterfly, moths are widely underappreciated for their vital role in the food web and during the pollination process of crops and flowers. Contrary to bees who pollinate during daylight, moths assume the role of pollination at night. Of the moth family, the Sphinx (hawk moth) is known as the "most spectacular moth with over 1,450 species worldwide."

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 2, March-April 2023, p26-31 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Insects--NC ; Moth--Insect; Pollination by insects

Record #:

43684

Author(s):

Anderson, Scott

Abstract:

N.C. Wildlife Commission's bird biologist, Scott Anderson, gives bird watchers tips and recommendations when buying optics. Anderson and other bird experts advise that a patron should consider the magnification, objective lens size, the field of view, eye relief, and closing focus distance when purchasing items such as spotting scopes and binoculars.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 2, March-April 2023, p32-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bird watching--see also birding ; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission