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26347
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission accepted a 965 acre tract of land from the Union Camp Corporation. In Gate County, the land will become part of the Commission’s game lands program.
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26354
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N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reports that the 1978-79 field season should be good. With good weather and increased efforts for habitat conservation, small game such as squirrel and rabbits have had good reproductive and survival seasons.
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26355
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A two-mile stretch of unspoiled beach and marshland on Pine Island in Currituck Banks has been donated to the Audubon Society for use as a sanctuary, especially for ducks and geese.
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26356
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The coastal area of North Carolina is the home to a large group of peregrine falcons during their migration patterns. Accordingly, US Fish and Wildlife agents in NC will increase their protection efforts to prevent the illegal hunting of this endangered species.
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26357
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North Carolina’s natural landscape is rich and diverse thus the Natural Heritage Program is engaged in inventorying the state’s natural areas in order to identify areas that require the most protection.
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26358
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The National Park Service is beginning a study of the Green Swamp, located in southeastern North Carolina. The study will look to see if any ecological changes have occurred since the area was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.
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26359
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In North Carolina, fur trappers and dealers must comply with state regulations by tagging all species that are trapped, sold, or transferred, with special tags for beaver, bobcat, and otter pelts.
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26360
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For fish and wildlife management, law enforcement is a key tool. However, there are divergent views on how law enforcement should be used and organized for fish and wildlife management.
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26361
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is facing financial problems. As the agency relies exclusively on funds generated from fishing, trapping, boating, and hunting, they are unable to rely on the state for more aid. Potential remedies for this include additional tags, license fees, and increased paid interest.
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26362
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North Carolina and Virginia are in a court battle over the use of Lake Gaston as a water supply source for southeastern Virginia.
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26372
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Researchers are conducting a survey of the white bass populations on Lake Wylie at the Allen Cooling Canal near the Duke Power’s steam station.
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26377
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A 1500 acre tract of land in Lee and Chatham counties is being added to the Merry Oaks Game Land. The quality habitat includes beaver, otter, and muskrats.
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26378
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The cause of dead and dying fish in Lake James has been identified as an epistylis infection, more commonly known as ‘red sore disease.’ Water samples have revealed no pollutants, so are attributed the outbreak to natural occurrences.
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26379
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Wild turkeys in North Carolina have shown to prefer large ranges, travelling considerable distances while grazing and nesting.
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26380
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In part II of an article presented in the Fall 1978 edition, Krug continues his discussion of law enforcement and environmental conservation. Krug advocates for the conservation officer approach that allows wildlife agencies to employ specially trained, professional law enforcers to take on problems such as poaching.
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