Record #:

18050

Author(s):

Rankin, Richard

Abstract:

Rick Neisler, president of Oakland Plantation Turf Farm, owns a 9,000-acre private hunting preserve in Bladen County. Rankin describes bear hunting there.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 76 Issue 6, Nov/Dec 2012, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bear hunting--Bladen County; Hunting preserves--Bladen County

Record #:

44024

Author(s):

Leventhal, Josh

Abstract:

"Fishing for trout is much more than a hobby, pursuit or passion. It is also a $1.38 billion boon to North Carolina's economy." A recent survey noted that issues related to access for anglers are a problem and appear to be getting worse.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 88 Issue 2, March-April 2024, p38-39, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trout fishing--North Carolina

Record #:

38659

Author(s):

Barber, Lunette

Abstract:

Through hard work and careful planning, a teenage boy was able to build a ¾ acre pond in his backyard and stock it with fish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 6, June 1952, p14, 22 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishing; Ponds--Fishing

Record #:

13340

Author(s):

Plott, Bob

Abstract:

Johannes Plott came to America from Germany in 1750, eventually settling in New Bern, before moving on to Cabarrus County. He brought with him two Hanoverian-type Schweisshunds (bloodhounds) and soon became a dog breeder. The Plott hound is an intelligent, tenacious, fast, and versatile animal with a formidable reputation as a hunter. On August 12, 1989, the North Carolina General Assembly officially recognized the Plott hound, one of only four breeds started in the United States, as the State Dog.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 74 Issue 12, Dec 2010, p14-19, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hounds

Record #:

4590

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

As the state of North Carolina moves into the twenty-first century, Nickens takes a look back through the centuries at how humans interacted with the state's wildlife, from 1524, when Verrazano sailed along the coast, to the restoration of the wild turkey in 1999.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 1, Jan 2000, p14-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife

Record #:

28766

Author(s):

Zlotnicki, Mike

Abstract:

Mike Zlotnicki has a tradition of clamming with his family and friends every year on their summer vacation. Zlotnicki describes their latest trip and the events that occur. Ethical questions about fishing and hunting are raised and discussed in the essay. Also discussed is the importance of environmental education to preserve these family traditions.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 4, July/Aug 2017, p10-16 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Clamming--Outer Banks; Environmental education

Record #:

38180

Author(s):

Not Given

Abstract:

The coexistence of animals can be both good and bad. While a cat used for hunting mice and rats on a farm may get the occasional quail, the quail eggs can be transported to a different area where a hen will sit dutifully on them until hatched.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 9, Sept 1951, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife; Cooperative societies; Pets

Record #:

2568

Author(s):

Venters, Vic

Abstract:

To preserve and to make people aware of the coastal waterfowling tradition, citizens on Harkers Island hold a yearly Core Sound Decoy festival. Proceeds fund a waterfowl museum.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 59 Issue 11, Nov 1995, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoys (Hunting)--Harkers Island; Wood-carvers; Festivals--Harkers Island; Museums--Harkers Island

Record #:

4987

Author(s):

Powell, Chris

Abstract:

Over-hunting and habitat destruction eliminated the Eastern elk from the Smoky Mountains by the mid-1800s. Now the National Park Service seeks to introduce the Manitoban elk, a close relative of the extinct Eastern elk, to the Smoky Mountains National Park. In February 2001, twenty-five elk were released. Another twenty-five will be released in 2002 and 2003. If the species can sustain itself over a five-year period, it will be allowed to remain.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 65 Issue 3, Mar 2001, p6-10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Elk; Wildlife reintroduction--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

43684

Author(s):

Anderson, Scott

Abstract:

N.C. Wildlife Commission's bird biologist, Scott Anderson, gives bird watchers tips and recommendations when buying optics. Anderson and other bird experts advise that a patron should consider the magnification, objective lens size, the field of view, eye relief, and closing focus distance when purchasing items such as spotting scopes and binoculars.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 87 Issue 2, March-April 2023, p32-37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bird watching--see also birding ; N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Record #:

9502

Author(s):

Lewis, James S., Jr.

Abstract:

Lewis concludes his discussion of working decoys, or decoys used for hunting as differentiated from those used for ornamental purposes, and some of individuals who carved them.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 42 Issue 2, Feb 1978, p19-20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoys (Hunting); Wood-carvers

Record #:

9499

Author(s):

Lewis, James S., Jr.

Abstract:

Lewis continues his discussion of working decoys, or decoys used for hunting as differentiated from those used for ornamental purposes, and some of individuals who carved them.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan 1978, p17-20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Decoys (Hunting); Wood-carvers

Record #:

8631

Author(s):

Feduccia, Alan

Abstract:

One hundred years before Audubon began painting birds, Mark Catesby was painting birds, plants, and animals in colonial America. Called the \"Colonial Audubon,\" Catesby published NATURAL HISTORY OF CAROLINA, FLORIDA, BAHAMAS in England between the years 1731 and 1743. The book, containing 109 bird illustrations, twenty color plates, and text, was a pioneering work in the field of scientific illustration.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Jan 1986, p16-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Naturalists; Birds in art; Catesby, Mark, 1683-1749

Record #:

9464

Author(s):

Wooten, Curtis

Abstract:

North Carolina's only nesting colony of brown pelicans was discovered in 1929 on Royal Shoal, a low island located about ten miles northwest of Ocracoke Island in Pamlico Sound. Wooten discusses follow-up sightings and studies and why the brown pelican is on the endangered species list.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 41 Issue 7, July 1977, p13-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Brown pelican; Endangered species

Record #:

37780

Author(s):

Dermid, Jack

Abstract:

A set of 12 pictures show the daily activities of wildlife game protectors.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 12 Issue 5, September 1948, p12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photography; Game protection; Game wardens