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Tuna-fishing trip produces state-record amberjack
A tuna-fishing trip that didn’t work out wound up producing a state-record 126½-pound amberjack for a Wilmington fisherman on March 31. […]
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State bowhunting group alleges misconduct by commissioners
The N.C. Bowhunters Association sent a letter to Gov. Beverly Perdue on March 25, charging the leadership of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission — chairman Wes Seegars, vice chairman Steve Windham and commissioner David Hoyle Jr., chairman of the Big Game Committee — with threatening retaliation against the group for its role in opposition to some controversial proposals to change hunting regulations.
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Florida officials hook South Carolina fishermen for over-the-limit catches
On March 13, Friday the 13th proved unlucky for four South Carolina anglers when a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer seized their entire catch of 1,268 freshwater fish. The case is believed to be the largest of its kind ever filed in Polk County by the FWC.
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Cary man is winner of grand prize at fishing school
SANFORD — Ward Gaskins of Cary came up a big winner last weekend, taking home the grand prize at the North Carolina Sportsman’ fishing school: a fishing trip to Venice, La.
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“Old” State Record becomes “New” State Record
RALEIGH – It was a chunk of shrimp that landed E.J. Bowden of Rocky Mount his state-record channel catfish back in 1970, and it was a stack of papers that gave him back the state record title nearly 39 years later.
Deer Hunting
Enforcement officers crack illegal deer-importation ring
A three year investigation by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources SCDNR)and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)involving the illegal importation of whitetail deer into South Carolina has led to the indictment of individuals in multiple states.
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N.C. Wildlife Commission approves some proposals, votes down others
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission approved dozens of changes to state hunting, fishing and trapping regulations, which will take effect July 1, 2009.
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Commission will begin stocking trout in Reddies River
RALEIGH — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will resume Delayed Harvest trout stockings for Reddies River in Wilkes County beginning this week.
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Hampton Fund’s latest donation to SCDNR exceeds $100,000
The S.C. Natural Resources Board recently accepted a $101,925 donation from the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund, providing financial support for numerous projects and activities to aid in the promotion of wildlife education and conservation in South Carolina.
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DMF wants phone numbers of recreational saltwater fishing license holders
MOREHEAD CITY – Don’t be surprised if, come March, the person selling you a fishing license at the bait and tackle shop asks for your phone number – even if he hasn’t in the past.
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