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26551
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission adopted new regulations to protect coastal and inland striped bass, allow for better stocking of trout, and reduce issues with hatcheries.
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26560
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A new guide produced by the National Wildlife Federation and Environmental Protection Agency aims to help cities reach the goals of clean air, efficient use of transportation funds, and cultural and economic revitalization.
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26561
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Each year, migratory waterfowl succumb to toxic deaths from lead shot, but steel shot is a remedy to this problem. However, resistance to the use of steel shot still exists so some state programs are allowing the FWS to enforce federal steel shot regulations.
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26562
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Governor Hunt outlines the environmental protection strategy for North Carolina for the 1980s. This strategy includes the Chowan River restoration program, protection of coastal waters, centralized environmental permitting, air quality monitoring, rural wastewater systems, and solutions to hazardous waste disposal.
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26563
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The first verified instance of an Atlantic green turtle nesting in North Carolina has been made on Onslow Beach by Camp Lejeune officials.
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26564
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Wood duck populations in North Carolina are in excellent condition, providing sportsman a chance to increased bag limits.
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26565
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Some sportsmen are likely to come into contact with animals infected with rabies. But now there is a vaccine that helps combat the virus with just seven injections and fewer reactions.
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26566
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North Carolina and Virginia wildlife enforcement worked together to successfully prosecute game law violations which included the taking of bear out of season.
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26575
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Peat, a highly organic matter in swampy coastal areas, is being studied as an energy source; however, the runoff from peat mining operations can change the salinity for sensitive shellfish habitats if not safeguarded against.
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26576
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s Division of Boating program is training 85,000 junior high school students on the importance of boater safety across the state.
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26577
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The National Wild Turkey Federation recently provided supplies to the North Carolina wild turkey restoration program.
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26578
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Conservationists are butting heads with developers on whether or not to stabilize Oregon Inlet. Opposition to a proposed jetty construction sites failures of such projects in other states.
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26579
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Plans to increase groundwater withdrawals and divert surface water to alleviate Tidewater Virginia’s recent water shortage could potentially lower water levels in North Carolina.
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26580
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Changes to game laws in North Carolina will no longer required hunters to use plugged shotguns for hunting small game, except for migratory birds.
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26755
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Many resource professionals believe the future of outdoor activities will be directly linked with user behavior and the public’s preconceptions of that behavior. To help shape ethical attitudes toward the environment, programs should educate outdoor users about their environmental responsibilities.
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