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26617
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The first record of a pup being born in the wild to red wolves was reported at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The pup has been observed at least six times since the first sighting on May 21.
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26618
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Dry weather conditions in western North Carolina are forcing fisheries biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to stock trout early. If water levels in mountain trout streams continue to drop and water temperatures get too high, biologists fear that fish may die.
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26619
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Reports from hunters across the state showed dramatic increases in wild turkey harvests. Biologists say the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s turkey restoration program and dry weather have contributed to the turkey’s comeback.
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26620
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Dead trees, also known as snags, are sources of firewood but also provide habitat for wildlife in North Carolina. One suggestion is to cut a two-year supply of firewood, leaving green wood for the second year.
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26621
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Wetlands in North Carolina and throughout the world are seriously threatened by the increase in global warming. To reverse trends, national policies are needed to cut reliance on fossil fuels, eliminate all nonessential uses of chlorofluorocarbons, and reduce the rate of deforestation.
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26622
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Duck populations have dramatically declined in North America, partly due to waterfowl hunting. In response, North Carolina has implemented more waterfowl regulations and hunting restrictions. Hunters may need to start stressing the quality experience of hunting, rather than the number of birds killed.
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26623
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In recent years, white-tailed deer populations have increased in North Carolina with the help of good habitat and food supplies. Today management efforts focus on controlling deer populations to prevent them from overproducing and exceeding the capacity of their habitat.
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26624
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North Carolina State University scientists are developing new farming methods for developing countries to combat global warming. Slash and burn agriculture particularly in the area of dense tropical rain forests is thought to contribute to the warming trend.
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26625
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The red spruce-Fraser fir forest has rapidly declined in the Mount Mitchell area of North Carolina. North Carolina State University scientists believe that atmospheric deposition of chemicals has changed the natural cloud chemistry, soil chemistry, ozone levels and plant physiology.
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26626
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Margaret Nygard of Durham is the first recipient of the Alexander Calder Conservation Award from The Conservation Fund, based in Arlington, Virginia. The award is for her efforts in establishing parklands and protecting wildlife habitat along the state’s Eno River Valley.
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26627
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The long-continued and severe drought has inflicted widespread devastation among waterfowl populations in North Carolina. The dry weather has accelerated the loss of wetlands and essential habitat for waterfowl breeding and nesting.
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26628
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North Carolina’s First District U.S. Congressman Walter B. Jones has written a new law for fair distribution of recreational fishing enhancement funds. Fishing fees and taxes are deposited into a fund and then distributed to the state based on the number of saltwater and freshwater anglers. With the new law, angler financial contributions will be monitored more accurately.
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26629
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission plans to ask the General Assembly to pass a bill that would increase the state’s hunting and fishing license fees. The fee increase is necessary to meet the increase in operation costs of the agency.
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26630
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North Carolina waterfowl hunters are now prohibited to use lead shot. The new policy was established to help resolve a lead poisoning problem in waterfowl populations.
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26631
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Waterfowl resources are facing threats of wetland habitat loss, lead shot poisoning, and overharvesting. In response, North Carolina hunters are cutting back on Canadian goose harvest and encouraging personal commitment towards wetlands conservation.
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