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Bear proposals bare Commission troubles
This month, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 19 appointed members will make a decision that will affect future fish-and-game management. […]
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Two heroes of 2013 show rare courage
December is traditionally a time to recognize people or events that occurred during the year that impacted our lives or showed us what we could be but rarely are. […]
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Park Service is not sportsman’s friend
If uncertainty once existed about the National Park Service’s course to nurture animal and plant life at public venues — acknowledging the need to protect some birds and turtles at Cape Hatteras National Seashore — the federal agency erased all doubt recently in Florida. […]
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Silencer law shows Repubs tone deaf
Just for argument’s sake, say you’re a deer poacher and you found a half-buried bottle of Jim Beam in a creek, rubbed it and a genie appeared and announced he’d grant you one wish. […]
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Threats, intimidation won’t win in the end
From the 1972 movie “Deliverance”:
1st Griner brother (Seamon Glass): “What the *#@! you wanna go *&^% around in that river for?” […]
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Republicans shoot themselves in foot
Recently, as I was vacationing at Oak Island, my cell phone jingled. An upset caller said he’d explored the upper reaches of the creek that flows by the boat ramp off Fish Factory Road in Southport. […]
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Red wolf genie is out of the bottle
Since 1988, many people have wondered when the decision to release red wolves in eastern North Carolina would return to haunt the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. […]
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It’s way past time for gamefish bill
The North Carolina legislature will attempt for the fourth time this year to approve a gamefish-status bill for spotted seatrout, red drum and striped bass. […]
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Bear-baiting bill full of shortcomings
Responding to constituents’ requests is a good idea for politicians. It shows attention and compassion and pays dividends at the ballot box. […]
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Will Republicans end pay-to-play format?
The “Government Reorganization and Efficiency Act,” aka Senate Bill 10 — part of which would change appointments of N.C. Wildlife Resources Commissioners — passed a Senate vote Feb. 7 and awaits House approval before the bill is sent to Governor Pat McCrory’s desk. […]