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Deer hunters will be able to hunt whitetails with any weapon from mid-October to the end of the season, starting in 2009, if a proposal by the WRC’s commissioners is approved.

WRC Staff at Odds With Commissioners’ Proposals

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s commissioners are at odds with the professional staff’s proposals for deer-season and bag limits for 2009-10.
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For the 12th year, DNR has partnered with the S.C. Army National Guard to deploy surplus equipment on artificial reef sites along the S.C. coast.

DNR Partners With National Guard for Successful Reef Deployments

From News Reports

For the 12th consecutive year, the S.C. Army National Guard has partnered with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources to donate surplus materials to the Marine Artificial Reef program, a collaborative project known as Reef-Ex.
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Rod Thomas shows off a nice Winyah Bay speckled trout.

Winyah Bay specks tearing up artificials

Dan Kibler

Winyah Bay has been full of fresh water in recent weeks – runoff from late-summer tropical storms – but that hasn’t hurt the fishing.
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Events at the S.C. National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrations include outdoor learning opportunities, plus instruction in various archery and shooting skills.

National Hunting and Fishing Day Set for Oct. 4 in Columbia, Seneca

SCDNR News Release

Want to learn more about fly tying, bass fishing, archery, or hunting safety? Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn about all these things in the same day, and in the same place—for free? […]

The EJW Outdoors Big King and Big Buck Classics are going on through December 31 and January 1. Many Tar Heel sportsmen feel the best time to bag the winning king or buck is between now and then.

Seasons Peaking for EJW Outdoors Big King and Big Buck Classics

Jerry Dilsaver

The old saying, “There’s no time like the present,” has a special ring to it right now! […]

Hunters can help keep Chronic Wasting Disease out of N.C.’s deer herd by following some simple rules before transporting cervid body parts from other states.

Hunters Need to be Aware of CWD Regs

From News Reports

The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission asks those who hunt in other states to help prevent Chronic Wasting Disease from infiltrating North Carolina’s deer population.
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Hunters Should Use Caution and Safety Gear in Tree Stands

North Carolina Sportsman

Following four serious accidents since Sept. 13, including two fatalities, North Carolina Sportsman Magazine joins with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission in urging hunters to exercise caution and use their safety harness when using a tree stand.
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Ryan Richardson (left) accepts putting contest winnings from QDMA volunteer Steve Horton at the organization’s Crooked Creek Golf Club event.

QDMA Raises $$ With Golf Event at Crooked Creek

Craig Holt

FUQUAY-VARINA — The Cape Fear Branch of Quality Deer Management raised $2,100 at its first “REACH for the Green” golf tournament Sept. 7 at Crooked Creek Golf Club.
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The Savannah Saltwater Classic scheduled for September 26 and 27 has been cancelled and a substitute event has been scheduled for Sullivans Island on October 3 and 4.

Savannah Saltwater Classic Cancelled; Replaced with Sullivans Island Saltwater Classic

From News Reports

Due to a forecast Gale Force Nor’easter settling in over the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia during the preceding days of the event and the likelihood of continued dangerous sea conditions extending in to the weekend along with a looming threat of approaching Tropical Storm conditions the Savannah Saltwater Classic has been CANCELED for 2008.
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