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These thousands of snow geese were within 1 mile of the proposed Site C OLF at Washington County during January 2007. The latest Navy environmental impact study said its experts found no snow geese at all at the OLF area during 2005-06.

Navy’s SEIS Release Admits Birds in the Way

The U.S. Navy’s latest version of an environmental impact statement — in advance of plans to build an outlying landing field in Washington and Beaufort counties — isn’t much different from the last edition, except the service branch now admits the OLF at “Site C” will have “adverse effects” on area waterfowl.
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N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries biologists tag a striped bass to gain information that will help with future management of the species.

2007 Striped Bass Season for Roanoke River Opens March 1

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. — Under a new harvest management approach by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the entire Roanoke River will open to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30. […]

Shad, which already are in danger of being wiped out by factors such as pollution and overfishing, are just one of the fish species in danger from a proposed phosphate mine expansion on the Pamlico River and South Creek.

Corps Wants to Fill Wetlands; Public Comment Ends Feb. 9

From News Reports

PCS Phosphate, Inc. has applied to the Army Corps of Engineers for a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit to impact and fill 2408 acres of wetlands and waters of the state for the purpose of continuing their mining operations along South Creek and the Pamlico River in eastern Beaufort County. […]

The Coastal Carolina QF Chapter plans to hold their next meeting on January 4th, at 700 P.M., at Jerome's Steak House in Shallotte.

Group to Focus on Improving Quail Habitat in Carolina’s Coastal Plain

From News Reports

Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. – Residents from North and South Carolina’s coastal plain have formed the newest chapter of Quail Forever (QF). […]

J.T. Bryant and his new state record longnose gar. It weighed 19 pounds, 8 ounces and was 51 3/4 inches long.

Henderson Angler Catches State Record Longnose Gar

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – Like many other anglers fishing the Roanoke River at Weldon in mid-April, James Thomas Bryant was hoping to land a monster striped bass. […]

The record setting crew included (L-R) Randy Glenn of Wilson, Joe Smith of Manteo, angler Billy Ray Lucas of Wilson, Marauder Mate Jeff Floyd of Raleigh and Capt. Vernon Barrington of Manteo. The record cobia weighed 116.5 pounds and was 70 inches long and 34.5 inches in girth.

Wilson Angler Catches Record Cobia

Jerry Dilsaver

Sunday, June 11, started out in a nasty thunderstorm, complete with lightning and driving rain, but ended with the silver lining of the cloud gleaming brightly as Billy Ray Lucas, Capt. Troy Crane and a group of close friends landed a 116.5 pound cobia shortly after the sun found its way through the clouds and brightened the skies. […]

One of the many dolphin caught during the Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament is headed for the scales.

Blue Boy Tops Georgetown Tournament, Leads Governor’s Cup

From News Reports

Forty-eight boats braved the weather during the second tournament in the 18th season of the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series, the Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament, when it was held May 17-20 at the Georgetown Landing Marina. […]

This is the 563 pound blue marlin caught by the M & M. The angler, Rick Ford is on the far right, mate Joe Smith is kneeling and M & M owners Miles and Mary Datesman are beside the marlin.

Tyler II Tops Hatteras Village Offshore Open with Three Releases

Jerry Dilsaver

The North Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Conservation Series got off to a great start during the Hatteras Village Offshore Open when the Tyler II released three blue marlin to offset a big catch by the M & M and secure the tournament win. […]

Participants at the Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop will have the opportunity to learn many things about all kinds of outdoor activities.

Become an Outdoors Woman June 2-4

Jerry Dilsaver

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will present their Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program on June 2 to 4 at the Eastern 4-H Environmental Education Conference Center near Columbia, NC. […]

A Navy jet has a near miss with three tundra swans while conducting a test over-flight at the Navy's preferred OLF site.

NO-OLF rally May 16 at State Capitol lawn

Craig Holt

NO-OLF supporters and officials from Beaufort and Washington counties will hold a rally May 16 at the N.C. State Capitol Building’s south lawn in Raleigh. The rally will feature speeches by Congressman G.K. Butterfield, state dignitaries and rally organizers. […]