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Largest public shooting range in N.C. to open April 19
North Carolina’s largest public shooting range, one of the largest in the Southeast, will open April 19 near Shelby with rifle, pistol, shotgun and 3-D archery ranges. […]
Articles by Jack Horan
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NCWRC proposing elk hunting season in western North Carolina
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission staff is proposing a hunting season on elk in western North Carolina as a result of a successful reintroduction in the mountains 15 years ago. […]
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Thanks to increase in excise tax revenues, North Carolina is “range rich”
With three public shooting-range openings in 2014, hunters and target shooters now have four state-sponsored ranges across North Carolina to practice with their rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders and pistols. […]
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Fifth and sixth rock reefs are built in Lake Norman
Artificial reefs long have been deployed in coastal waters to enhance habitat for fish. They’re made of sunken ships, concrete pipes and old bridge pilings. […]
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Alcoa announces drawdown, temporary closure of Badin Lake
A planned drawdown by Alcoa to permanently cap hazardous chemicals on the bottom of Badin Lake would effectively close the lake to boating and fishing in November and early December. […]
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Christmas Shad
They’re known as “Christmas shad” because American shad, starting their annual migratory spawning run, can be caught at the lower Cooper River during Christmas week. […]