Events & Announcements Archives - Page 31 of 53

A new spirit? End politics on North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Something ordinary, but nonetheless troubling, happened July 7 when the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission met in Raleigh. […]

Hurricane Irene weakened as it approached the North Carolina coast, but it still flooded low-lying areas, knocked out power and formed a significant cut in the only highway along the Outer Banks.

Weakened Irene still leaves mark on North Carolina coast

Jerry Dilsaver

Hurricane Irene may have lost some of her punch while approaching the North Carolina Coast, but she didn’t mind her manners and wasn’t a welcome guest. […]

Hurricane Irene is massive, and making a beeline for the North Carolina coast. That's prompting mass evacuations of residents and boats, particularly from Atlantic Beach northward where the Category 3 storm is expected to pound the hardest.

Coastal Tar Heels prepare for Hurricane Irene

Jerry Dilsaver

Concern among Carolina’s coastal residents heightened today (Aug. 25) when the NOAA National Hurricane Center shifted the forecast track of Hurricane Irene to the west during its 11 a.m. update, intensifying the need to be ready for the oversized storm barreling toward the eastern seaboard. […]

The SCDNR is accepting public input about how South Carolina's growing bear population should be managed.

Deadline approaching for black-bear management input, public meeting slated

SCDNR News Release

Public input about the proposed Black Bear Management and Conservation Strategy is being accepted until Sept. 9, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said today (Aug. 23). […]

Crackerneck WMA to open on select Saturdays this fall

SCDNR News Release

Aiken County WMA opens to public on Saturdays this fall. Aiken County’s Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve will open to the public on the five Saturdays this fall to provide fishing and scouting opportunities, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced. […]

Among proposed changes to 2012-13 hunting regulations would be an expansion of bear-hunting season.

Bear seasons grow, pistol changes confusing in 2012-13 regulation proposals

Craig Holt

The North Carolina Wildlife Commission will propose 55 changes in hunting and fishing regulations for the 2012-13 seasons, and will present them at a series of public hearings across the state this month. […]

Public hearings have been set for proposed 2012-13 North Carolina hunting and fishing regulations.

Public hearings for 2012-13 fishing and hunting regulations scheduled

Craig Holt

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s schedule of public hearings for proposed changes in 2012-13 fish-and-game laws has been released. […]

Charlotte's James W. Cogdell apparently has been appointed to serve on the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Cogdell reportedly gets final appointment to North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Craig Holt

James W. Cogdell said he has been named by Gov. Beverly Perdue as the last of the new members to join the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. […]

Lake Jocassee clean-up slated for July 30

SCDNR News Release

Hundreds of volunteers will gather at Lake Jocassee on July 30 to remove trash and debris in a collaborative effort that’s quickly showing how much local residents and recreation enthusiasts value the lake.

This clean-up event is the largest of its kind for Lake Jocassee.

Volunteers will disperse at 9 a.m. in teams to 11 land locations and nine scuba-dive locations to remove debris and beautify the lake. […]

Learn how to hook a shark in Bulls Bay, along with plenty of other information to make your time afield successful, in the South Carolina Sportsman August issue that is now available.

August issue of South Carolina Sportsman now available

Dan Kibler

Whitetail deer can be found in all 46 of South Carolina’s counties, but the hunting in some areas is obviously better than others. […]