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July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina
RALEIGH – Fish for free in all public waters — including coastal waters — on July 4 from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.
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Big Rock disqualifies Citation, moves Carnivore to first place
The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament on Monday disqualified an 883-pound blue marlin caught by the Hatteras-based Citation after determining that the boat’s mate did not have a valid North Carolina fishing license when the fish was caught.
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Big Rock withholds prize money over possible rules violation
The board of directors of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament withheld presentation of blue marlin prize money at Saturday night’s awards ceremony pending investigation of a possible rules violation — apparently by the winning crew.
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No big fish, but plenty of releases in Big Rock
The start of the second half of the 52nd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament invigorated many of the competing teams Thursday, as fisherman tallied 19 billfish releases to double the total of any previous day.
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Wet-n-Wild grabs third in Big Rock with 460-pound blue marlin
Wet-N-Wild, a boat captained by Tony Ross of Beaufort, experienced a day offshore much like it’s name. […]
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Second big marlin brought to scales at Big Rock
The 52nd Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament reached its midpoint in style Wednesday as Carnivore landed a 528.3-pound blue marlin and grabbed second place in the overall standings.
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Caveny promoted to head of NCWRC’s Enforcement Division
RALEIGH – Dale Caveny, a 25-year veteran wildlife enforcement officer, has been promoted to the top wildlife enforcement post in North Carolina.
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Record marlin still rules Big Rock leaderboard
MOREHEAD CITY – Only two blue marlin were caught and released Tuesday on the second day of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, and no one seriously challenged the record-setting tournament leader.
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Bills in front of legislature could further sidetrack proposed hunting regulation changes
Some changes to hunting regulations most sportsmen thought would be in place for the 2010-11 seasons could be held up again during the current legislative session.
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Red snapper fishing to remain closed off Carolinas if new measure ultimately approved
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council on Wednesday (June 9) accepted a measure that would continue the current closure of the red snapper fishery off the Carolinas, and would end all bottom fishing in a region stretching from southern Georgia to northeast Florida, the council announced. […]