Newsletter - Page 2010 of 2128 - Carolina Sportsman

Cover: May 2008 (SC)

May is the month that flounder anglers across the coast long for, particularly those who frequent Little River. […]

Currents

Face it, biologists know their stuff

One of the rules I set for myself when I started this outdoor-writing gig 20-some years ago was to always trust the pros who manage our wildlife and fisheries. […]

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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Phillip Hodges is plenty happy with this cobia, a good example of fish caught during the annual May run out of Port Royal Sound into the Broad River.

Broad River Bombers

Scott Keepfer

This much is certain — when you pull a cobia into the boat, it’s best to be keenly aware of the potential consequences. […]

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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Hartwell stripers, hybrids feeding on spawning herring

Dan Kibler

One of nature’s great coincidences is the cause of some great fishing on Lake Hartwell. […]

Rick Kellum caught a nice speck with a Skitter Walk topwater lure during late March.

New River’s Trout Bite is Speck-tacular

Craig Holt

Although spring weather often is variable in North Carolina, ranging from sunny to wet, cold and windy, it doesn’t seem to affect the speckled trout bite at the New River.
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Paul Elias of Laurel, Miss., landed 132 pounds, 8 ounces of bass in Texas to shatter the former four-day BASS total weight record.

Elias Sets Four-day BASS Record in Texas

From News Reports

ZAPATA, Texas — Falcon Lake was full of big surprises, but maybe none bigger than Paul Elias jumping from fifth place April 6 to win the Bassmaster Elite Series Lone Star Shootout with a record BASS four-day tournament total of 132 pounds, 8 ounces of largemouth bass.
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