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May 31, 2026

Nathan “Chris” Lyerly of Mooresville downed an Anson County buck that scored 170 0/8 B&C inches and became N.C.’s 21st record-book deer.

Dixie Deer Classic Reveals B&C Buck

Craig Holt

The 29th Dixie Deer Classic added North Carolina’s 21st buck to the Boone-and-Crockett all-time record book.
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SCS Fishing School Has Winners and Develops Catchers

Jerry Dilsaver

South Carolina Sportsman’s third annual fishing school was held Feb. 23 at Garrett Academy in North Charleston. […]

CCA-NC believes that red drum are the most sought after fish for recreational anglers in N.C. and are too valuable to allow increases in the commerial harvest.

CCA-NC Issues Anglers Call to Action on Red Drum

From News Reports

In a message sent March 3, from CCA-NC Headquarters in Raleigh, CCA-NC Executive Director Stephen Ammons called on CCA-NC members to attend a series of fishery meetings across NC to let fisheries managers know they support allowing the current Red Drum Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) to work as it was intended.
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Even with the new length limits, the flounder on the left won't need to be measured. However, the one on the right may barely be a keeper in some N.C. waters.

Flounder Size Limit Increases

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – The size limit for recreationally caught flounder will increase to 15.5 inches in many coastal waters of the state beginning March 1. […]

Alton Jones and his children take a Victory Lap around the Bi-Lo Center after winning the 2008 Bassmaster Classic.

Jones wins Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell

Scott Keepfer

GREENVILLE — In 11 previous Bassmaster Classic appearances, Alton Jones could never finish better than seventh. […]

The Dixie Deer Classic’s N.C. Big Buck Contest features the top whitetails taken during the 2007 season.

28th Dixie Deer Classic Slated Feb. 29-March 2

Craig Holt

The 28th Dixie Deer Classic, set for Feb. 29-March 2 run at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, should be a treat for sportsmen who want to see some of N.C.’s biggest white-tailed bucks.
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Several inlet intersections with the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway have become so shoaled that even small boats have difficulty navigating them at low tide.

President’s 2009 Budget Creates Crisis for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

From News Reports

The federal budget for 2009 released by President Bush, in early February, is a discouraging step backward for one of the nation’s most critical waterways, according to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA).
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Changes proposed by the N.C. Marine Fisheries will greatly alter striper fishing along the N.C. coast.

Striped Bass and For-Hire Public Hearings Set

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will hold two public hearings next week on proposed rules that will affect striped bass fishing and criteria for obtaining certain fishing licenses.
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The 2008 NCBA convention and 3-D hunters shoot will be held March 28-30 in the Kerr Scott Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds.

NCBA Schedules Raleigh Convention

Craig Holt

The N.C. Bowhunters Association will holds its 22nd convention and 3-D hunters shoot March 28-30 inside the Kerr Scott Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds complex in Raleigh.
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James W. Balsiger has been appointed as Acting Assistant Administrator for the NMFS.

NOAA Names Balsiger Acting Director for NMFS

From News Reports

James W. Balsiger has been appointed as acting assistant administrator for NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service, directing federal scientists and regulators responsible for managing commercial and recreational ocean fishing and the protection of marine mammals, sea turtles and their habitat.
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