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Artemis Wins 50th Big Rock
After five days of waiting, the Artemis crew won the 50th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament on June 14, earning $708,400 from the event’s $1,854,575 purse.
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Events & Announcements
Comment Period on OBX Beach Closures Ends Soon
Ollie Jarvis of Dillon’s Corner tackle shop in Buxton said June 13 that one Buxton’s business had declined 70 percent so far this year because of the beach closures at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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Events & Announcements
WRC Ponders Controversial Deer Hearing for Moore
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is studying whether or not to hold a special July public hearing — outside the accepted January dates — in Moore County to determine if that county should be placed in the eastern deer season zone.
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Events & Announcements
Dole, Burr, Jones Post Bills to Allow ORV Use at CHNS
North Carolina Republican senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr and N.C. Republican Representative Walter Jones introduced legislation June 11 in the Senate and House of Representatives that would reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use on Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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Sharks, bull redfish make Charleston Harbor hot spots come alive
If summer is right around the corner, then it must be time to start seeing big redfish and all manner of sharks move into inlets along the South Carolina coast, providing some great battles for fishermen like Capt. Jeremy Espiritu of Shallow Thoughts Inshore Fishing in Charleston. […]
Events & Announcements
Oak Island Approves Deal to Buy Yaupon Pier
Oak Island’s council committed June 10 to buy the Yaupon Beach Fishing Pier after receiving a $500,000 state grant. But the town will have to match the grant and pay Cooperative Bank an additional $834,100 to buy the pier.
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Events & Announcements
Plover sighting closes more OBX Beaches
BUXTON — A ramp used by off-road vehicles to drive onto the beach at Cape Hatteras has been closed because of the presence of endangered seabirds.
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Public can Comment About Early Federal Bird Seasons
For the first time, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is inviting citizens to provide input on the early waterfowl and webless migratory game bird hunting seasons.
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Events & Announcements
Legislature Studies Bills to Ease Tow Restrictions for Recreational Boats
The N.C. General Assembly will consider two bills this session that would bring relief to recreational and tournament anglers who tow their boats on the state’s highways.
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Alligator
Alligator Hunt Applications Available On-line
The S.C. General Assembly recently passed legislation to allow for an alligator hunting season beginning this fall. […]