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May 31, 2026

Rep. Art Williams was honored by BoatU.S. for rewriting a law that now allows anglers and boaters to trailer their boats on weekends, at night and during holidays. The previous law resulted in damage to N.C.'s economy and sport fishing.

BoatU.S. honors Rep. Williams, Morehead City

Boat Owners Association of The United States honored N.C. Rep. Art Williams Dec. 8 with a Boating Access Award for his successful sponsorship of legislation, HB 2167, to revise a state law for trailer boaters that was preventing trailers wider than 8-feet, 6-inches from access to state roads during weekends, holidays and at night — all prime travel times.
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S.C. DNR is accepting nominations for the S.C. Environmental Awareness Award, which recognizes South Carolinians who are contributing toward the protection, conservation and improvement of South Carolina's natural resources.

Nominations Sought for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award

From News Reports

Nominations will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 15 for an award to recognize South Carolinians who are doing extraordinary work for the natural environment. […]

Once again ICCAT failed to adopt conservation measures that would end overfishing of bluefin tuna and allow the species to recover.

ICCAT Adopts New BFT Regs

From News Reports

Despite a strong U.S. proposal to conserve bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT ) failed this week to heed scientific advice and adopt measures that would end overfishing and put this species on the path to recovery.
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Glen Finley and Dodd Wood, Of Belton, accept their awards and check for winning the 2008 IFA Redfish Cup Championship.

Finley and Wood Capture 2008 IFA Redfish Cup Championship

From News Reports

Panama City Beach, Fla. – After securing a two fish limit during both days of competition weighing a combined 27.08 pounds, the team of Glenn Finley and Dodd Wood captured the 2008 IFA Redfish Tour Championship on Saturday in Panama City Beach, Fla. […]

When cleaning game, the remains must be disposed of properly and the regulations may vary by county.

Dispose of Game Carcasses Properly

North Carolina Sportsman

North Carolina Sportsman Magazine wants to remind hunters that there are proper ways to dispose of remains and game carcasses and in N.C. this is regulated by local ordinances that vary by county. […]

Turkey harvest down, reproduction only fair

From News Reports

Things don’t look terribly promising for turkey hunters in South Carolina.
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources reported earlier this month that the harvest for the spring wild turkey season was off almost 10 percent from 2007 levels, and that reproduction this past summer was nothing to brag about.
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