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. […]
Statewide NC
Events & Announcements
Council to Hold Public Hearing/Scoping Meeting Series in May
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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Broad River Bombers
This much is certain — when you pull a cobia into the boat, it’s best to be keenly aware of the potential consequences. […]
Events & Announcements
WRC Interim Director Announces Resignation
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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Events & Announcements
Beyond BOW Registration Open
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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Featured
Commercial Harvest of Red Drum to Close
In a proclamation dated April 1, Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries, announced the commercial harvest of red drum for the 2007-2008 fishing year.
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Featured
Offshore Bottom Anglers Advised on Venomous Lionfish
Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, lionfish are often kept in both public and private aquariums, but in the past few years have begun appearing in offshore bottomfish catches off the Palmetto Coast. […]
Fishing
Snow day helped Rhyne win BFL
One Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League tournament winner actually located his fish on a snowy day — in 2007. […]
Featured Story
Oak Island Angler Establishes Red Grouper Record
MOREHEAD CITY – Thanks to angler Chuck Deeter, of Oak Island, and Capt. Anthony Ng, of Winterville, North Carolina now has a state record for red grouper. […]
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Cover: April 2008 (NC)
Yellowfin tuna are plentiful for offshore anglers from Oregon Inlet to the Crystal Coast to Southport. […]