Statewide NC Archives - Page 549 of 633

A ‘bump’ from our government

I know this stuff isn’t supposed to bother me as much, because I’m over 50 and somewhat jaded about how much the government actually represents the interests of individual citizens, but the feds’ latest foray into fisheries management has made my skin crawl. […]

Alton Jones and his children take a Victory Lap around the Bi-Lo Center after winning the 2008 Bassmaster Classic.

Jones wins Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell

Scott Keepfer

GREENVILLE — In 11 previous Bassmaster Classic appearances, Alton Jones could never finish better than seventh. […]

The Dixie Deer Classic’s N.C. Big Buck Contest features the top whitetails taken during the 2007 season.

28th Dixie Deer Classic Slated Feb. 29-March 2

Craig Holt

The 28th Dixie Deer Classic, set for Feb. 29-March 2 run at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, should be a treat for sportsmen who want to see some of N.C.’s biggest white-tailed bucks.
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Several inlet intersections with the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway have become so shoaled that even small boats have difficulty navigating them at low tide.

President’s 2009 Budget Creates Crisis for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

From News Reports

The federal budget for 2009 released by President Bush, in early February, is a discouraging step backward for one of the nation’s most critical waterways, according to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA).
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Changes proposed by the N.C. Marine Fisheries will greatly alter striper fishing along the N.C. coast.

Striped Bass and For-Hire Public Hearings Set

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will hold two public hearings next week on proposed rules that will affect striped bass fishing and criteria for obtaining certain fishing licenses.
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The 2008 NCBA convention and 3-D hunters shoot will be held March 28-30 in the Kerr Scott Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds.

NCBA Schedules Raleigh Convention

Craig Holt

The N.C. Bowhunters Association will holds its 22nd convention and 3-D hunters shoot March 28-30 inside the Kerr Scott Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds complex in Raleigh.
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Sessions for scoring deer antlers will be conducted by DNR across the state during the month of March. The scoring sessions will conclude at the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic, held March 28-30 at the state fairgrounds in Columbia.

Antler Scoring Sessions set Across S.C.

SCDNR News Release

Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ annual series of scoring sessions.
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Evin Stanford has been selected as the Wildlife Biologist of the Year by the N.C. Bowhunters Association,

N.C. Bowhunters Recognize WRC Biologist

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 4) – Evin Stanford, a surveys and research biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, has been chosen as the N.C. Bowhunters Association’s wildlife biologist of the year.
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Youth Hunters in the Palmetto State can enjoy special Youth Waterfowl Days on February 2 and 3.

Youth Federal Waterfowl Days set for Feb. 2-3

SCDNR News Release

Young waterfowl hunters across the state will enjoy special days in the field Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3 by participating in Youth Waterfowl Days on private lands, public waters normally open to waterfowl hunting, and on some S.C. Department of Natural Resources Waterfowl Management Areas.
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