Record #:

43202

Author(s):

Hannah Shively

Abstract:

In this article the author discusses what got him interested in being a wildlife law enforcement officer. The author list the many different cases you can encounter as a wildlife law enforcement officer which are removing a bobcat from the front of a Cadillac, investigating a flock of geese, providing support for a propeller injury, confiscating a trunk full of illegally caught fish, and transporting venomous snakes. The author talks about have a love for the wildlife from a young age because of their grandparents taking them on weekend long camping trips and how these experiences helped them a lot in their career to this day. They also wanted to follow their father footsteps into law enforcement. Lastly, the author discusses how being a wildlife enforcement officer is a fulling job and you never know what adventure it might end you on next.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 6, November-December 2021, p6-7 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife; Law enforcement officers; Wildlife Law Enforcement

Record #:

4590

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

As the state of North Carolina moves into the twenty-first century, Nickens takes a look back through the centuries at how humans interacted with the state's wildlife, from 1524, when Verrazano sailed along the coast, to the restoration of the wild turkey in 1999.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 1, Jan 2000, p14-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife

Record #:

38180

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The coexistence of animals can be both good and bad. While a cat used for hunting mice and rats on a farm may get the occasional quail, the quail eggs can be transported to a different area where a hen will sit dutifully on them until hatched.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 9, Sept 1951, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Cooperative societies; Pets

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 #:

43237

Author(s):

Melissa McGaw

Abstract:

In this article the author talks about how there is always something to do when it comes to office work but the time that they enjoyed the most was working out in the field as a photographer. The author states that their job is to photograph the many different subjects and assignments that are in the Wildlife in North Carolina magazine. The author states that these assignments have taken them to many different locations in North Carolina. The different assignments the author has worked on consisted of photographing black bear research projects and the Northern flying squirrel surveys. The author also states that they have worked with many different people in front of their lens, peers helping with taking photograph, and an integration of both. The final statement the author leaves us with is that a picture is not just worth a thousand words but also can show a wonderful career.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 6, November-December 2021, p28 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife photography; Photography

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 #:

43262

Author(s):

Mike Zlotnicki

Abstract:

In this article the author is talking about a Fish Cookery and Preparation Class for Women that is ran through the NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pechmann Fishing Education Center in the town of Fayetteville. This class is taught to help women or individuals with learning how to scale, pan dressing, skinning, and filleting fish. After learning these skills the participants were tested by working with the commission staff and volunteers to make five different dishes. The purpose of this event was to teach anglers with fundamental skills to be able to take the fish they fetch then transform them into a meal. This class consisted differing levels of experience from new anglers to anglers with years of experience.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 86 Issue 1, January-February 2022, p16-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Wildlife Education; Wildlife introduction; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife--North Carolina, Eastern; Fishing; Fishing catches; Fishing--North Carolina, Eastern; Food preparation

Record #:

22611

Author(s):

Manuel, John; Buckler, Mark [Photographer]

Abstract:

The newly opened Bodie Island Lighthouse, on the North Carolina Outer Banks, is a fifteen acre site that is home to not only the light house and and old keeper's residence, but also a variety of wildlife such as snakes, heron, ibis, deer, and otters.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 79 Issue 2, March/April 2015, p20-27, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bodie Island Lighthouse; Wildlife; Outer Banks Wildlife

Record #:

43207

Author(s):

Henry Veggian

Abstract:

This article is discussing the Bowfin fish and how it feel to try and catch one as well as some of its history. The author discussed that many articles and publications that involve the Bowfin consider it too be a “trash fish.” The author discusses that the Bowfin had survived the time of dinosaurs and also the rise of mammals and human fishermen. The author relates to the fish’s survival to the recent pandemic that has been present in the world. The author then goes on to talk about how trying to reel in a Bowfin feels like trying to reel in a tuna because of their strength and never ending fight to not be caught. Lastly, the author discusses that the Bowfin differ from many other freshwater fish in that it can survive being out of the water longer, the bine plate of its jaw is different, and that it has no scales on its head.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 6, November-December 2021, p17-18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; WILDLIFE IN NORTH CAROLINA (Magazine); Wildlife--North Carolina; Fish; Fishing catches; Fishing; Fishing tournaments; Bowfin

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 #:

43203

Author(s):

Colleen Olfenbuttel

Abstract:

In this article the author discusses their work as black bear and furbearer biologist. A furbearer is any mammal that is known for fur harvesting and in North Carolina this includes 18 different wildlife species. These species include both aquatic and terrestrial animals which examples of are bobcats, raccoons, otters, beavers, nine-banded armadillo, and the eastern spotted skunk. The author states that his line of work came bring them to the coastal plains one week and the mountains the next. The relationship between the biologist and local hunters and trappers is very important because it is the locals that provide information, data, samples, and help by submitting surveys. This career choice was not easy for the author in the beginning because they did not have many female role models in the field and people were skeptical that a woman could work in their line of profession. Lastly, the author states that the profession has changed a lot of the past 20 years and this has led to more respect for women working in this field.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 6, November-December 2021, p7-8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Wildlife--North Carolina; Black bear; Biologists; Women in the professions; Women

Record #:

38790

Author(s):

Lindau, Bill

Abstract:

Bears can do a significant amount of damage to game lands if not properly monitored and managed. Live trapping and relocation is one way to deal with this problem.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 12, December 1952, p8-9, 20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Hunting; Bears

Record #:

36468

Author(s):

Thompson, Simon

Abstract:

Birdwatching, also called birding, is touted by the author as one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. Birdwatching skills discussed were binocular use, use of field guides, and times to engage in the hobby. Concerning the use of field guides, anatomical features to pay attention to includes shape of the bill, skull, and body; colors of feathers; and songs.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2016, p28-29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bird watching; Birds--Anatomy; Birds--Food; Buncombe County--Ecology; Ecology; Wildlife