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for Friend of Wildlife Vol. 31 Issue 3, May/June 1984
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Preliminary hunting regulations for ducks, geese, and other migratory game birds for the upcoming hunting season have been proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The proposal is in response to substantial declines in bird populations.
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Fish have a sensitive hearing system and any unnatural noise transmitted through the water spooks them. Anglers are advised to stop the boat motor before arriving at a fish spot, and to use lures without extra add-ons.
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The North Carolina Wildlife Federation selected both the Wake County and Pitt County Wildlife Clubs for Club of the Year awards. Dixon Herman of Hickory is the new national turkey calling champion.
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Joe Chambers was known for his songbird and waterfowl decoy carvings. The North Carolina Wildlife Federation set up a memorial fund in his honor. The fund will provide money through public contributions to aid students of wildlife.
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Revenues from federal duck stamps pay for wetlands and other habitats in wildlife refuges. This year, non-hunters are also encouraged to buy the stamps. A special art exhibit will be held at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science.
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Highly acidic rainfall is common in North Carolina’s Great Smokey Mountains. The National Wildlife Federation supports pending legislation calling for sulfur dioxide emission reductions to help control acid rain.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering the reintroduction of red wolves in eastern North Carolina. There are currently no wild wolves in the state. Public meetings will be held to explain the program if a proposal is developed.
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Procedures for animal damage control have changed in response to environmental protection efforts. Permits, traps, and pest control chemicals can be acquired from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Agricultural Extension Service.
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Major corporations, including the North Carolina Phosphate Corporation and Duke Power Company, endorsed a policy promoting conservation of wetland resources. They are now part of the Corporate Conservation Council created by the National Wildlife Federation.
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The North Carolina Wildlife Commission made changes to regulations on the deer season, daily bag limit, and game lands. Regulatory changes were also made on no-wake zones, size and creel limits for striped bass.