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25998
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A small dark goose that spends most of its lifetime on the sea, the Atlantic Brant has seen a recovery in population numbers in just two years. This bump in population has allowed the hunting season to reopen, but only for a short period of time.
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26801
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Fishery biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are studying Badin Lake in an attempt to improve fishing. The biologists are especially interested in studying the feeding habits of fish and their population levels.
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26794
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Dr. Fred S. Barkalow, Jr., received a distinguished service award at the 38th annual meeting of the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This award recognizes one person who has contributed most to soil and water conservation efforts, statewide.
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26824
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Barrier islands, such as the Outer Banks of North Carolina, have aesthetic and recreational value, which also make them prime targets for development. A new bill would prohibit the federal government from providing financial assistance for commercial and residential development of barrier beaches.
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26821
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Largemouth bass in Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkes County are frantically searching for a place to spawn. A joint project conducted by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will improve bass health and bass fishing by building artificial spawning sites for bass in several locations.
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25945
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In order to improve the populations of bass in North Carolina, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission voted to increase the minimum size limit of bass from 10 to 12 inches in the Piedmont and eastern regions of North Carolina.
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26489
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Some legal size bass have been tagged with a special ‘return for reward’ tag in the Piedmont area. The tagging program is designed as part of a project that examines the rate of exploitation of bass in North Carolina’s lakes.
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26763
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Beaver complaints are increasing as beaver populations expand into new territory. The North Carolina Trappers Association helped to establish a new program to assist landowners with control of beavers which cause damage to forestry and agriculture.
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26893
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Problems associated with beavers in North Carolina are caused by the flooding of fields or timber. However, farmers can control flooded areas by installing a water-level control device to create a beaver pond and wildlife habitat. Beaver ponds also control siltation and serve as water reservoirs that can recharge depleted underground water supplies.
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25926
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A two part program by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is undeway to improve the striped bass population in the Tarheel waters by stocking fingerling fish.
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25973
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Federal, state, and local governments are becoming increasingly concerned with the growing abundance of beverage containers and what do do with this type of waste. Proposed solutions to the problem have taken a variety of forms, but many argue the Federal Government must be the primary driver of change in order to make an impact.
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26388
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North Carolina is the leading state in cases and deaths from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, which is acquired from tick bites.
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26909
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The American dog tick carries Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and North Carolina usually leads the nation in the number of cases. Young children are most susceptible to the disease in the summer, but the disease is most dangerous to people over the age of forty. To prevent tick bites, wear insect repellent, cover bare skin, wear a hat, and tuck in your clothing.
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26881
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Since 1971, black bears have been protected from hunting in a number of sanctuaries to ensure their long-term survival. To determine the effectiveness of sanctuaries, North Carolina State University biologists are conducting a study on the current status of black bear populations.
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26780
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Due to a decrease in black duck populations, waterfowl hunters can expect harvest restrictions this fall. The Atlantic Flyway Technical Committee biologists recommended to reduce flyway-wide harvest by twenty-five percent.
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