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Hemorrhagic Disease reported in Wilkes & Surry County deer

WEBWilkes and Surry County deer are suffering from Hemorrhagic Disease, but NCWRC biologists expect the population to recover quickly.

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Deer hunters should not confuse CWD with hemorrhagic disease

WEBThere is no evidence that chronic wasting disease has made its way into the S.C. deer herd, but outbreaks of hemorrhagic disease are somewhat common. Hunters should not consume deer or any other game that appears sick or in poor condition.

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CWD Public Forum

WEBNCWRC holding public forum Oct. 10. Three hunters from South Carolina have been charged with federal wildlife crimes in a case that began in Kansas and ended when a trophy deer head they imported into South Carolina tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal disease that has not been detected in South Carolina’s wild population …

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Albino, piebald deer are genetically special but pose no threat to

WEBAt the beginning of each deer season, hunters thumb through thousands of trail-camera photos, glass peanut or soybean fields, and think about ways to get a wall-hanger into range.

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Food plots for acidic soils

WEBEvery deer hunter dreams of shooting a Boone and Crockett-class buck, but unfortunately, of the 6,000 entries in that record book, North Carolina and South Carolina only boast a minute percentage. However, the Carolinas produce hundreds of fine bucks every year, pushing 200 pounds and wearing racks more than 130 inches.

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A trout fly for every season

WEBA trout fly for every season. Winter trout anglers should pick seek out deeper water, particularly pools, and use nymphs weighted with split shot to reach the strike zone. If you want to catch trout 12 months of the year, all you need are a handful of dry flies and nymphs. In southern Appalachian trout streams, various mayfly, caddis and stone

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Sample spawning speckled trout

WEBIt's a great time of year to sample the speckled trout bite across the Carolinas, and kayaks are great craft for doing so.

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Hog hunting on WMAs

WEBBiologist Charles Ruth said hog hunting is a bonus opportunity when deer hunting on WMAs and is often very good.

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Largemouth Bass, Wild Catfish High in Mercury Levels

WEBLargemouth bass and wild-caught catfish, two popular game fish in North Carolina’s freshwaters, have been added to the N.C. Division of Public Health’s (NCDPH) list of fish in the state with high levels of mercury.

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Choose seed carefully for wildlife habitat

WEBLandowners should always consider cultivating portions of their properties for nutritional production for their native wildlife populations.

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Quail Unlimited financial crises won't force move from South …

WEBQuail Unlimited, founded in Edgefield nearly three decades ago, was at the brink of financial failure in late 2009, but 2010 holds promise for a comeback that will make the organization stronger than ever, according to its new president.

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The lower Neuse River

WEBThe Flat and Eno rivers form the Neuse River, which runs downstream from Falls of the Neuse Dam between Raleigh and Wake Forest until it empties into the Pamlico Sound 10 miles downstream from Oriental.

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Quail Unlimited closes its doors after 30 years

WEBQuail Unlimited, which fought for 30 years to bolster bobwhite quail populations across the nation, has shut its doors due to financial problems.

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April and May are the best months for fishing yellow fin tuna

WEBYellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares) are abundant year round in Gulf Stream waters off North Carolina’s Atlantic coast.Despite ads and banners hyping billfishing, the main spring charterboat catches off North Carolina are yellowfin tunas —and nobody complains.

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NCDMF publishes annual fish stock review

WEBThe NCDMF has released its annual stock review, which helps determine the overall health of the state's saltwater fish populations.

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State issues fish-consumption advisories for Nantahala, Chatuge

WEBState officials have issued fish consumption advisories for Lake Chatuge in Clay County and Nantahala Lake in Macon County after recent testing showed unsafe mercury levels in smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch and walleye in Nantahala Lake and white bass and largemouth bass in Lake Chatuge.

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Port Mansfield Redfish Ceviche

WEBPort Mansfield Redfish Ceviche is a light, healthy and delicious recipe. Try this next time you catch a keeper redfish or two.

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November is big fish time at Santee Cooper

WEBNovember is one of the best months for catching big fish like trophy catfish and slab crappie on the Santee Cooper lakes.

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Catch South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell September stripers

WEBCatching striped bass and hybrids on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell is a pretty simple deal this month, according to guide Chip Hamilton of Easley, S.C.

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King mackerel dressing balls

WEBPREPARATION: Chop the king mackerel, onion, jalapenos, Bok Choy and parsley. Sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning on the fish. Beat the egg and slice the lemons and limes. Smooth out the chunks in the dressing mix. Sauté the onion, jalapeno, garlic and Bok Choy in the peanut oil until the onion glazes.

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