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Delton Roe and his grandson, Wyatt Whitfield, show off the bucks that Roe killed during his memorable 2004 season, when his four bucks totaled 43 points and weighed a total of 785 pounds.

Can You Pass the “Smell” Test?

Sometimes, when Delton Roe is restless and wakes up in the middle of the night, he ponders what could have been. […]

Some preseason scouting to determine where geese are feeding and lounging on a daily basis will go a long way toward a successful early season.

Geese are Hot!

The scene is a classic waterfowl setting. The hunter and his retriever crouch behind a makeshift blind of natural vegetation at water’s edge, watching as the birds hail to their plastic comrades. […]

The author arrowed this fine buck as it eased out of the woods to feed on apples in an old pasture.

Deer Candy

Jim Casada

A grand sporting scribe from neighboring North Carolina, Robert Ruark of “The Old Man and the Boy” fame, was fond of saying that “September sings a mighty sweet song.” […]

Currents

Playing against a stacked deck

Dan Kibler

I attended a seminar a while back at which a biologist said that deer hunters didn’t care about deer management unless it led to an 8-pointer standing within easy range of their stand every season. […]

Sportsmen have a chance to speak their minds at the WRC’s waterfowl hearings during August.

Waterfowl Hearings Set Aug. 21, 22, 23

From News Reports

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold nine public meetings this month, giving citizens a chance to discuss the proposed 2007-2008 waterfowl seasons, bag limits and related topics.
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The SAFMC has determined that more restrective measures are needed to ensure sustainable populations of gag grouper (L) and vermilion snapper (R).

SAFMC Seeks Input on Catch Reduction Measures for Gag Grouper and Vermilion Snapper

From News Reports

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding a series of 6 public scoping meetings to solicit public comment on an amendment to reduce both commercial and recreational harvest of gag grouper and vermilion snapper. […]

The early N.C. Canada goose season begins on Sept. 1.

Early Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons Set by WRC

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – During July, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission set hunting seasons for dove and other webless migratory game birds, as well as early goose and teal. […]

Brunswick County fishermen are expecting plenty of pogies for bait and gamefish forage after a bill to prohibit summer fishing for them has been passed and forwarded to the governor for signing.

Assembly Passes Landmark Brunswick Menhaden Bill

Craig Holt

A long battle to restrict the harvest of menhaden from one southeastern N.C. county’s offshore waters ended during late July when the N.C. legislature passed a bill to keep factory boats away from the Brunswick County coast.
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Capt. Jerry Dilsaver (center), along with Richard Denning of Willow Springs (left) and Bob Black of Oak Island, display the 40.22-pounds king mackerel that helped win the 2001 23-under SKA national championship.

Dilsaver Easy Choice for SKA Hall of Fame

Craig Holt

The Southern Kingfish Association named Jerry Dilsaver of Oak Island to its Hall of Fame during July.
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Dick Hamilton, Executive Director of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, was dismissed from his position on August 6 after a special closed executive session.

WRC Commissioners Dismiss Hamilton

Craig Holt

Richard B. “Dick” Hamilton, a 37-year-employee with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and executive director of its professional division, was dismissed Aug. 6 by the agency’s politically-appointed commissioners with no warning after a special closed executive session.
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