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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has requested permission to add as many as 30 imported elk to the existing herd of 52 elk now living in the Cataloochee Valley.

Elk Importation Under Review

RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reviewing a request to import more elk into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. […]

Jim Scott Middleton III, Capt. Michael Perry and Robbie Marioudas with their 396 pounds, 14.4 ounces S.C. state record bluefin tuna caught Jan. 22 off Hilton Head.

Echo crew battles, subdues record bluefin

Mike Marsh

Capt. Michael Perry, fishing out of Hilton Head Island, said he’s been prepared for the arrival of the bluefin this season. […]

Here are some different but similar reels. The two bait-casting reels at the top are different sizes but disassemble, clean and service similarly. The larger spinner (next to the bottom) has a front-drag system, while the smaller one at the bottom is a li

Don’t get reeled into problems

Jerry Dilsaver

Hopefully you’ve never been in the middle of a heated battle with a potential trophy fish and had your reel lock up or other equipment malfunction. […]

Trophy deer and speckled trout are just two of the topics that fill our pages this month.

Cover: February 2006 (NC) – Fishing

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Cover: February 2006 (NC) – Hunting

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Backlashes

Being nibbled to death by ducks

Craig Holt

When dealing with government, it’s almost certain somewhere along the line the public will be confused — and that confusion will benefit government and hit citizens in the pocketbook. […]

Jerkbaits are surprisingly the most effective when used during cold months, particularly January and February, when water temperatures are 47 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit.

Do the jerk, see it work

Dan Kibler

Throughout this magazine, you’ll read stories where bass fishermen constantly refer to jerkbaits as among the most productive lures in their tackle boxes in late February and early March. […]

Tournament director David Johnson (left) admires Lake Norman bass taken by the Denver team of Chuck Poovey (pictured) and Scott Hamrick.

Six Tar Heels get Final Classic Shot

Tony Garitta

One invitation to the 2006 Bassmaster Classic will be awarded to the winning boater of the Jan. 19-21 ESPN Outdoors Series National Championship at East Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee, Fla. He’ll also earn $100,000. […]

A big jig-n-pig lure, with a trailer that allows it to fall slowly in the water column can be a producer of big bass during February.

February can be a sweet month

David Fritts

February is a black mark on the calendar for a lot of fishermen in North Carolina.
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One of the aspects of rabbit hunting is the sense of familiarity by veteran hunters in touching their pasts.

Put your beagles on some North Carolina rabbits

Walter Taylor

Real rabbit hunters are fit and rugged sportsmen. […]