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for Friend O’ Wildlife Vol. 29 Issue 9, Sept/Oct 1982
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On March 26, 1983, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation will hold the 20th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards dinner in conjunction with the 37th Annual Convention. The awards dinner acknowledges a few North Carolinians who have contributed to the field of conservation.
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Problems or progress in wildlife management depends on the understanding that we all have a share in the wildlife resource. Landowners, sportsmen, and citizens must all share the responsibility and the cost of actively managing the resource so that it becomes more than just a by-product or a victim of other land uses.
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North Carolina angler Jim Dean tells a story about one of his bass fishing experiences at a small lake near Raleigh. He hooked a largemouth bass near a sunken brush pile and fallen tree, but soon realized the fish was wrapped up in the tree limbs. Jim’s fishing buddy dove fourteen feet into the lake to free the bass.
Abstract:
Hunting seasons for doves and several other migratory birds were set at a meeting of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on July 26. In other action, two new Wildlife Commissioners were sworn in, no-wake zones were adopted in Catawba and Davidson counties, and regulations were adopted prohibiting the shining of lights in deer areas at night.
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The Alamance Wildlife Club, Inc., Lincoln County Deer Hunters Association, and Roanoke Chowan Wildlife Club are all very active in wildlife conservation. They also support fishing and hunting programs, and work with state agencies to improve recreation opportunities.
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Barrier islands, such as the Outer Banks of North Carolina, are prone to erosion and natural shifting. Legislation pending in Congress would remove some of the federal subsidies that now encourage developers of barrier islands. This would save taxpayer dollars and low the commercialization of these precious lands.
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The Wake County Wildlife Club is hosting the 14th Annual Wildlife Art Show and Sale in Raleigh this December. The show will feature wildlife carvings of Joe Chambers. Recently, Joe produced a life size pair of whitetail deer heads, a buck and a doe.
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Investigations are underway by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management to determine who is responsible for a major fish kill that occurred at Beaverdam Creek Reservoir in northern Wake County. Thousands of fish died when the City of Raleigh drained the lake at the request of the Corps of Engineers. Officials said a fish kill could have been prevented if a permit had been obtained.
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North Carolina is one of the first states to establish a state league of conservation voters. They will monitor and publicize legislators’ conservation votes, and work to elect pro-environment candidates for the General Assembly. A questionnaire is being sent to all candidates for all state legislature seats to determine their priorities.