Judge's decision is setback for Outer Banks beach-access supporteres
Outer Banks residents and visiting anglers who visit the Cape Hatteras National Seashore believe that flawed science is behind the federal government’s attempts to shut down public beach access.
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Commission sets early seasons for migratory birds.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has set dates and bag limits for the early migratory bird seasons for 2010-2011.
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Three young anglers net lifetime licenses
At only 7 years old, Curtis Markham is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt and fish and now, thanks to Neuse Sport Shop in Kinston, Curtis will be able to hunt and fish in North Carolina without purchasing a license — ever.
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Delayed rule changes will take effect Aug. 1.
The proposed hunting and trapping rule changes approved by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in March 2009 but delayed for legislative review will go into effect on Aug. 1.
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Public hearing site changed for northern piedmont
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced on Wednesday that it was changing the location for its District 5 public hearing, scheduled for on Sept. 8.
The public hearing will be held in the auditorium of Central Carolina Community College, 764 West Street, Pittsboro. Previously, the District 5 hearings had been held in the second floor courtroom in the Civil Courts Building, Graham.
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Big Rock tournament is sued over disqualification
MOREHEAD CITY -- Two lawsuits have been filed over the $900,000 in prize money for a record-breaking marlin caught and then disqualified in a North Carolina fishing tournament.
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Turkey harvest breaks record again
North Carolina hunters killed a record 13,756 wild turkeys during the 2010 spring season.
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Gun ownership protected from state, local government bans, U.S. Supreme Court rules
State and local governments cannot quash the right to keep or bear arms, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today (June 28) in a five to four vote.
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July 4 is free fishing day in North Carolina
RALEIGH – Fish for free in all public waters — including coastal waters — on July 4 from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.
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Big Rock disqualifies Citation, moves Carnivore to first place
The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament on Monday disqualified an 883-pound blue marlin caught by the Hatteras-based Citation after determining that the boat's mate did not have a valid North Carolina fishing license when the fish was caught.
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