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Politicians, NRA miss target again
Millions of words — some accurate, many inaccurate — have been spoken and written about the Dec. 14 school shooting and mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary School. […]
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Sick economy sparks more trout troubles
One of the results of a depressed economy is people often find ways that aren’t legal to supplement their incomes — to the detriment of public resources such as fisheries or wildlife. […]
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New administration in unique situation
For the first time in 20 years, North Carolina will have a Republican governor, Pat McCrory. […]
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Chatham church knows the best gift
With the Christmas season here, we thought true meanings might be a timely topic. […]
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Could regs changes mean less venison?
If the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission adopts proposed changes in fishing, hunting and trapping laws that were revealed at September’s public hearings, the state’s deer population could see a major decrease starting next year. […]
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New deer strategy: Will the plan work?
The N.C. Wildlife Resources held nine public hearings across the state during September to get public input on proposed changes to hunting, fishing and trapping laws for 2013-14. […]
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Gamefish bill tabled but battle isn’t over
Legislative bill, H 353, that would have moved three saltwater finfish species — red drum, spotted seatrout and striped bass — into the gamefish category to prevent netting, sale or bartering ended with the 2012 General Assembly’s closure in July. […]
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Politicians playing shell games again
North Carolina’s saltwater resources watchers may be jumping too high and too soon with regard to Senate Bill 821, which emerged May 21 after the state legislature’s Marine Resources Study Committee adjourned. […]
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Gamefish bill looks like a 2013 item
As we foresaw, House Bill 353 won’t be reported out of committee during the short session of the 2012 state legislature. […]
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Intended or not, no good consequences
“Fanaticism and ignorance are ever busy and need feeding.” — Spencer Tracy as lawyer Henry Drummond in “Inherit the Wind” […]