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1.Endangered Species: Program Reviewed by Not Given Friend O’ Wildlife Vol. 19 Issue 5, Nov-Dec 1975
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25995
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Many believe the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has seen a lack of progress in implementation due to insufficient funding and personnel. However, despite certain limitations, several states have already begun cooperative agreements, species have been added to list, while others have been de-listed.
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25996
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Florida bass were recently introduced in North Carolina waters, but their growth has been less than native species of large-mouth bass. Researchers are continuing to monitor these differences in hopes the introduced species will thrive.
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25997
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A precedent setting decision on waterfowl hunting has been handed down in a US District Court. Previously, an injunction had been filed by seven animal protection groups to prevent the hunting of snow geese, which also charged the Department of the Interior with non-compliance in its responsibilities to protect migratory birds. However, the injunction was denied, reaffirming support for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and its interpretation of the laws and activities.
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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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25999
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The Southside Electric Cooperative of Virginia is researching the application of a complex conventional and pumped storage hydro-electric plants on the main-stem of the Roanoke River and its major tributaries. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission opposes these water development projects due to adverse affects on the fisheries resources, which also compromises outdoor recreational activities in the area.
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26000
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In the Piedmont of North Carolina, anglers may not know that they can catch a gamefish that many other anglers in the world will never see. The Roanoke bass is found only a few streams in Virginia and North Carolina, and serves as an excellent prize.
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26001
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The theme of the 39th annual National Wildlife Week is “Save our Wetlands.” Members of conservation groups, teachers and students will participate in activities that focus on the priceless and irreplaceable nature of the nation’s wetlands. Programs will emphasize the inventory, variety, threats to, and ways to protect wetland resources.
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26002
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Although considered extinct for years in the state, mountain lions are living wild in North Carolina. Recent legislation, based on sightings at parks like the Great Smoky Mountains, give protection to mountain lions throughout the state.
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26003
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There is evidence that there are people that are breaking game and fish laws in North Carolina, but some groups and individuals are taking a stand to stop these activities. There is a call for the nearly one million sportsmen in the state to be the added eyes and ears for wildlife enforcement officers.
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26012
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The Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge will again open to sport fishing in March 1976. The refuge has been closed to activity since November 1975 to minimize waterfowl disturbance but will now open to sport and bow fishing during daylight only and within only certain areas.
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26013
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The Williamston High School Wildlife club has completed their year with various activities such as building wood duck nesting boxes, promotion of National Hunting and Fishing Day, and showing films on wildlife conservation.
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26014
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The rapid loss of wetland habitat is considered one of the most critical natural resource problems in the United States, but steps are being taken to preserve remaining wetlands. The Wetland Loan Act and the Migratory Bird Hunting Conservation stamp are efforts to save land and raise funds for wetlands.
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26015
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is reviewing a mandatory tagging system for big game species. The Commission is working out the details of the system including the tags used and the methods for reporting kills.
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26016
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Billions of tons of river and harbor sediment are dredged each year. Until recently, the solution to disposal of the often toxic materials was to dump them in near shore waters, including wetlands. The United States recently took steps to regulate dredged materials in order to prevent environmental damage through the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
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26024
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South Creek, a tributary of the Pamlico River in Beaufort County, North Carolina, is well known to duck hunters and bass fishermen. However, it has recently garnered the attention of the NC Wildlife Federation due to concern over a proposed dredging project and its adverse effects on fish and wildlife resources.
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