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25965
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Studies are showing that there is massive increase in outdoor recreation throughout the United States, which benefits areas economically. This trend is also occurring in North Carolina, where recreational activities like fishing bring is over $36 million to the state’s economy.
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25966
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Two North Carolina men were among five arrested by federal agents in New Orleans. The men were charged with having American Alligator skins which violates the Endangered Species Act.
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25967
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The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has donated three American bison to the State zoo near Asheboro.
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25968
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Effective January 1975, new regulations in North Carolina offer two types of Special Device Fishing Licenses. Changes eliminate the requirement of a special license for taking rough and migratory saltwater fishes in each county, but instead can be used throughout the state. The two types of this license differentiate between personal and non-personal use.
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25969
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Several states have passed laws requiring the u se of hunger orange given the indications that its use in field clothes has had a tremendous effect on the safety record in hunting. Although North Carolina does not required the use of hunter orange, except in military installations, it is strongly recommended for upland and big game hunters by management officials.
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25970
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The National Wildlife Federation has released more than 1,000 acres of land to the Federal Government to be used as a refuge for the American bald eagle. The land acquisition was funded by the ‘Save a Living Thing’ Campaign undertaken by the NWF and 7-Eleven food stores.
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25971
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The American Woodcock puts on quite a show, and North Carolina game management officials believe may have the potential to increase diversity and quantity game hunting in the state.
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25972
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Controversy continues over the closing of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir to hunting. The Wilkes County lake was closed by the US Army Corps of Engineers due to issues with waterfowl hunting. Although the Corps has reopened part of the lake, sportsmen along with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission remain concerned about the Corps’ influence with a public property.
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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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25974
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The variety and abundance of fishing, in both salt and freshwater, makes fishing in North Carolina one of the best places during the spring. Various species are abundant in all manner of locations from surf to river and lake.
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25975
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After the peregrine falcon was killed off in the western part of the United States in the 1960s, the endangered species will be returning to sites along the Atlantic Coast. Falcons bred in captivity at Cornell University will be reintroduced along the east coast in hopes of increasing the wild population.
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25976
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The Neuse River offers one of the finest areas for game habitat such as squirrels. However, some stretches of the river and its tributaries are in danger of being flooded by the Fall of Neuse Reservoir completion.
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25977
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To reduce the cost of vacationing, North Carolina offers over 700 miles of trails and over 19,000 public and private campsites with variety of topographical areas and activities.
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25978
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The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is fighting an act to appoint additional members to the NCWRC by the NC Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor. After public hearings and amendments, the bill was adopted with a decrease in the number of appointees made by the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor.
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25979
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The North Carolina State Legislature recently passed a bill that will increase hunting and combination license fees.
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