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Sgt. Richard "Todd" Campbell was awarded the title of statewide S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) natural resources officer of the year for 2007 during ceremonies held Friday, Sept. 28 in Columbia.

DNR Honors 2007 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year

A York County wildlife officer was honored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources as the 2007 Statewide Officer of the Year.
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The DMF Director is seeking ideas to preserve public access and working waterfront areas like this boat repair yard and small marina near Southport.

Fisheries Director Seeks Waterfront Access Project Ideas

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Director Louis Daniel is seeking public input on possible Waterfront Access and Marine Industry Fund projects.
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With the drought conditions of the summer, natural foods for bears are in short supply and high demand and bears will be on the prowl searching for food. Taking appropriate cautions with garbage is a key step to avoid attracting hungry bears.

DNR, “Put Away Garbage to Deter Bear Visits”

SCDNR News Release

The state’s chief black bear biologist said that people living in bear country must learn to either put away their garbage or invest in bear-proof garbage containers, especially as the poor fall acorn crop means that many more bears are looking for food in places other than the forest.
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Cover: October 2007 (NC)

North Carolina Sportsman

From public-land destinations to hot private-land techniques, we’ve got deer hunters covered this month. […]

The Taurus Judge is well-named. It will shoot a variety of .45 Colt and .410 shotgun rounds, including small shot, buckshot and slugs.

Taurus Judge perfect for self-defense

Gordon Hutchinson

A sudden, loud “THUMP” awakens you in the middle of the night. Something was knocked over in the front room, and it hit so hard, the walls shook. […]

The French Broad River near Asheville offers top smallmouth bass fishing during October.

French Broad’s smallie action hot

Robert Satterwhite

Most mountain fishing guides take their clients to smallmouth bass havens such as Fontana Reservoir or Lake Santeetlah, where a daily catch of 15 to 20 bass a day is considered a fine day. […]

King mackerel fishing can be as complicated or simple as an angler wants, but tournament anglers try to leave no stones unturned.

A few fall secrets for big macks

Jerry Dilsaver

During the months since I was honored by the membership of the SKA and elected to the organization’s Hall of Fame, I’ve had many congratulations and some good-natured heckling from angler friends. […]