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N.C. House to vote on budget bill that will provide for more marine enforcement

Craig Holt

The N.C. House will likely vote later this week for a state-budget bill that includes, among other things, language that would direct the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries to establish a “joint enforcement agreement” with the National Marine Fisheries Service that will provide the state $600,000 per year and allow officers with the N.C. Marine Patrol to enforce federal fishing regulations outside state waters. […]

Greener Pastures

Get corn in the ground!

Jeff Burleson

Even though duck season is a long way away from June,  hunters with upland waterfowl impoundments need to get their crops planted this month to have them mature by the opening day of hunting season.  […]

Fishing

And now, the new leader

Jerry Dilsaver

What makes a good leader? For anglers, the answer is not someone that is wise, fair and charismatic, but simply the most- effective way of connecting a hook or lure to the line coming off a reel. […]

Currents

Pay-pond owners: Don’t sing the blues

Dan Kibler

I am probably as familiar with the workings of politicians at the state level as most people. I don’t want to see how sausage is made, and I don’t want to see how our laws are enacted — but I have a pretty idea about both subjects. […]

Backlashes

Time to forget about following orders

Craig Holt

Mr. Charles Laughridge III is a recreational-fishing appointee to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission. One of his qualifications, in addition to being a crackerjack angler who displays a good touch with the fly rod, is operating a popular Web site, www.ncwaterman.com. […]