Statewide NC Archives - Page 476 of 633

Keys to Keowee

Marty Robinson was working a Lake Keowee cove in late March, picking bass off docks along the bank. He hadn’t limited yet, but he had a solid average going. […]

Not So Fast!

Jerry Dilsaver

As Capt. Fred Rourk cautiously poled towards the nervous water created by a school of feeding redfish, the concerns over the time spent locating them were immediately forgotten. […]

Joe Avin of Santee Bass Matters fishes on Lake Marion, the site of a benefit tournament scheduled for April 24.

March is bustin’ out all over

Terry Madewell

If you’re looking for a month full of exciting fishing action, you need look no further than March at Santee Cooper. […]

Stocks of “ocean” striped bass and those in the Albemarle Sound area are considered to be in good shape, but fisheries have been closed in the Cape Fear area.

Although fisheries biologists reported that four saltwater fisheries improved their status in 2009, the overview for 2010 — particularly for popular species that anglers pursue — isn’t that bright. […]

California's Skeet Reese picked up his first Bassmaster Classic title in 2009 by decoding Louisiana's Red River. The championship was so successful that it's been named the venue for 2012.

Bassmaster Classic heads back to Louisiana’s Red River in 2012

From News Reports

Louisiana’s Red River was named the site of the 2012 Bassmaster Classic today by BASS officials. […]

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Wildlife Commission moves public hearings to September

From News Reports

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission voted Wednesday (Feb. 10) to move its annual public hearings from January to September as a part of overall adjustments to its rulemaking cycle. […]

The Dixie Deer Classic will feature hundreds of deer killed during the past season, along with many other outdoor-related seminars and events.

Dixie Deer Classic only three weeks away

From News Reports

Wildlife and natural resource management, NASCAR, a Super Bowl Champion, outdoors television personalities, conservation partners, special prizes and classroom credits are open to the public, March 4-7 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. […]

Fishing equipment that’s in good working order will produce smiles for anglers instead of frowns.

Wintry weather means it’s time for tackle care

Craig Holt

Anybody seen Al Gore lately? Better yet, anybody seen any global warming? […]

Black sea bass are one of the bottom-fish species restricted by federal regulations.

D.C. anglers rally hopes to reverse fishing closures

Craig Holt

The winter storm of Jan. 29-30 that dumped millions of tons of snow, ice and freezing rain on North Carolina pretty much shut down fishing statewide. […]

Richard "Dick" Hamilton, former North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission executive director, has been named North Carolina Sportsman's "Sportsman of the Year" for his unflagging devotion to advancing conservation.

Hamilton, ex-Commission chief, is named magazine’s Sportsman of the Year

Dan Kibler

Richard “Dick” Hamilton had worked for 37 years in state government when he was forced 2½ years ago to resign as executive director of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. […]