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The OBX Fishing School on May 24 will feature information on catching cobia, jacks and king mackerel.

May 24 OBX Fishing School to Feature Cobia, Kings and Jacks

On Saturday, May 24, the Outer Banks Fishing School will feature a full day of specialized instruction on local techniques, tactics and locations for catching cobia amberjack and king mackerel.
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DNR auction items may be previewed May 20, from 9:00 A.M. until 3:30 P.M.

DNR to Hold Public Auction May 21 in West Columbia

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources will conduct a public auction of surplus property and equipment on Wednesday, May 21 in West Columbia.
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Even though the season weight cap was reached several weeks previously and the season closed on April 3, the MFC voted at their April meeting to reopen the commercial harvest of red drum.

MFC Reopens Red Drum Season

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – Citing the action as a means to reduce regulatory discards of dead fish, the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted to reopen the commercial red drum harvest season effective April 28.
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The difference between a bowfin (bottom illustration) and a snakehead fish is shown by examining the anal fin (the fin on the fish’s bottom nearest its tail). A snakehead’s anal fin is more than half the length of its dorsal (top back) fin, while a bowfin’s anal fin is less than half the length of its dorsal fin.

Be on Lookout for Snakehead Fish

From News Reports

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds anglers fishing the Catawba River this year to be on the lookout for snakehead — an exotic, predatory fish that has the potential to expand its range into N.C. waters.
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The Highway Patrol held their first-ever public forum at UNC-W on April 21 to explain the laws regarding trailering boats.

Highway Patrol Holds First-Ever Public Forum on Trailering Boats

Jerry Dilsaver

On April 21, in the Warwick Center at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the N.C. Highway Patrol held their first ever public forum to explain the laws on towing boats and their manner of enforcing them.
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P&G, in partnership with Berkley and in conjunction with the Wal-Mart FLW Tour event on Lake Norman, will host a visit with the Big Brothers and big Sisters of Charlotte on Saturday, April 26, at the Charlotte Convention Center.

P&G to Host Fishing Clinic for Charlotte Big Brothers Big Sisters Chapter

From News Reports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. P&G, in partnership with Berkley, will host a visit with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Charlotte on Saturday, April 26 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center in conjunction with the Wal-Mart FLW Tour National Guard Open on Lake Norman April 24-27. […]

Gag grouper and beeliners (vermilion snapper) are two of the species that will be the subject of the upcoming public meetings held by the SAFMC.

Council to Hold Public Hearing/Scoping Meeting Series in May

From News Reports

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will hold a series of public meetings May 7 -15, 2008 to solicit input on fishery management alternatives designed to end overfishing for gag grouper, vermilion snapper, and red snapper, three economically important species in the snapper grouper management complex.
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Fred Harris, interim executive director of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, announced April 17 he will resign his job May 31. He will be the second WRC executive director to resign within 10 months.

WRC Interim Director Announces Resignation

Craig Holt

For the second time in less than a year, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will be without an executive director.
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Flyfishing is always one of the favorite classes at BOW events.

Beyond BOW Registration Open

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. (April 14, 2008)– Registration is now open for two upcoming events in the Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, a hands-on and fun way to learn outdoor skills presented by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
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All of the events offered during the Marine Center Open House are free to the public and everyone is invited.

Marine Center Open House Set for May 3

SCDNR News Release

Lectures on S.C.’s sea turtles, artificial reefs and the history of Ft. Johnson will be among the variety of free educational opportunities taking place during the Marine Center Open House on Saturday, May 3rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ft. Johnson in Charleston.
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