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QDMA program for novice deer hunters is this weekend - May 2, 2013
Bearded hen taken in Columbus County may be NC's biggest ever - April 19, 2013
N.C. House passes bill to start hunting 'apprentice' program - April 15, 2013
Montgomery County produces great gobbler for 7-year-old hunter - April 9, 2013
Senate bill would allow hunting bear over bait - March 26, 2013
Freshman N.C. senator introduces bill to allow Sunday hunting with firearms on private land - March 10, 2013
Anson County buck tops Dixie Deer Classic Big-Buck Contest - March 4, 2013
Wildlife sting successfully targeted illegal bear hunting; 47 are arrested - February 21, 2013
Greenville man wins North Carolina Sportsman Bag-A-Buck grand prize - February 20, 2013
Farmers Manage Deer will try to put hunters together with landowners who have deer problems - February 13, 2013
Special tags, baiting may be in works for bear hunters - January 29, 2013
December Bag-A-Buck winner goes to hunter’s first buck - January 15, 2013
USFWS wants to expand refuges and waterfowl hunting programs - January 1, 2013
Washington County hunters chase down 780-pound black bear, second-largest ever taken in North Carolina - December 26, 2012
Montgomery County’s ‘Big Nasty’ falls to Oak Ridge hunter - December 20, 2012
Mebane hunter blessed with Thanksgiving buck - December 19, 2012
Iredell hunter wins November Bag-A-Buck contest - December 5, 2012
Martin County produces huge non-typical for Hamilton hunter - November 28, 2012
'Heartbreaker' no more -- Reidsville woman kills trophy buck - November 27, 2012
Guilford County hunter scores on huge non-typical - November 21, 2012
Score your own deer. It's a snap. - November 19, 2012
Caswell County produces another great buck - November 15, 2012
Orange County spits out another trophy 8-point buck - November 11, 2012
Lee County hunter takes a huge 8-pointer with muzzleloader - November 8, 2012
Sanford man kills huge Moore County buck - November 6, 2012
'Ill wind' blows big buck into Guiford County hunter's lap - November 5, 2012
State chapter of QDMA criticizes Commission's penned-deer proposals - November 1, 2012
Caswell County produces huge muzzleloader buck for Orange County man - October 31, 2012
Turkey hatch was among worst on record, state says - October 30, 2012
CWD in Pennsylvania deer forces NCWRC to change regulations - October 23, 2012
Bladen County hunter takes huge buck with blackpowder rifle - October 18, 2012
Forsyth County archer downs huge, 'familiar' buck with tall, heavy rack - October 16, 2012
Portable game cart can be valuable - and built for less than $10 - October 15, 2012
Tips for flying with firearms - October 10, 2012
Stokes County hunter bags his fourth Pope & Young buck - October 9, 2012
Velvet trophy from Stanly County wins first monthly Bag A Buck contest - October 3, 2012
Orange County spits out trophy buck for bowhunter - September 27, 2012
Mortality from hemorrhagic disease may approach 50 percent in NW North Carolina deer herd - September 24, 2012
Henderson woman arrows a real wide load - September 19, 2012
Snaky Scotland County swamp produces big 10-point buck - September 18, 2012
Union County hunter arrows huge 9-pointer - September 16, 2012
'Dawn of the Deer' wins August trail camera contest - September 15, 2012
Set up that trail camera now! But do it correctly! - September 14, 2012
Granville County woman tags huge buck in full velvet - September 13, 2012
Chatham County buck is trophy for female crossbow hunter - September 12, 2012
Commission schedules meeting to dicsuss hemorrhagic disease in Northwest North Carolina - September 8, 2012
Gravity deer feeder easy, inexpensive to make - September 7, 2012
State announces waterfowl season dates, bag limits - September 1, 2012
Night-hunting of coyotes, feral swine now legal in North Carolina - August 7, 2012
Feds say duck numbers are well up this year - July 10, 2012
Duck numbers up again, federal survey reports - July 10, 2012
Wind farm project put on hold over concerns about bald eagles - June 19, 2012
Two youths take gobblers on Macon County handicapped hunt - May 14, 2012
High-school freshman kills huge Rockingham County bird - April 29, 2012
Winston-Salem hunter kills gobbler with 8 beards in Lenoir County - April 26, 2012
Young girl bags two huge gobblers - April 25, 2012
North Carolina turkey pro says to call less often, less loud - April 9, 2012
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission puts coyotes in the spot light - March 30, 2012
Commission biologist supports latest quail-restoration project - March 27, 2012
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission seizes illegally-held deer - March 16, 2012
‘Book’ bucks star at Dixie Deer Classic - March 5, 2012
JustinTime wins Bag-a-Buck grand prize - February 9, 2012
Free shooting clinic scheduled for Feb. 9 - January 24, 2012
First private quail restoration efforts begin with Jan. 24 banquet - January 19, 2012
Silverthorne wins final Bag-a-Buck Contest round - January 18, 2012
Wilson County hunter fills freezer with sausage from huge wild boar - January 6, 2012
Aiken teacher tags huge North Carolina bruin - January 4, 2012
Siler City hunting buddies score on trophy bucks five minutes apart on same day in Chatham County - December 29, 2011
Brood survey shows slightly better turkey reproduction in 2011 - December 28, 2011
Orange County buck officially declared state's No. 2 all-time archery trophy - December 22, 2011
East Carolina University student wins November Bag-a-Buck Contest - December 13, 2011
Hyde County bruin tips scales at 677 1/2 pounds - November 29, 2011
‘DuFHuntin’ wins monthly Trail Cam Contest - November 6, 2011
Penned-deer killing results in court date; NCWRC says no CWD found in euthanized animals - October 21, 2011
Correction: Central deer season opens Nov. 12 - October 18, 2011
NCWRC destroys unregistered penned deer - October 14, 2011
Owner of euthanized penned deer protests during NCWRC meeting - October 14, 2011
‘OCbowhunter’ wins September Trail Cam Contest - October 5, 2011
‘jonnynitro’ takes first round of 2011 Trail Cam Contest - September 6, 2011
Waterfowl season set, second youth day added - September 2, 2011
Bowhunters want part of bear-hunting action - August 23, 2011
Tarheel youth make mark at Youth Hunter Education Challenge - August 18, 2011
NC Bowhunters Association offers certification for hunters to help landowner, communities control deer numbers - July 29, 2011
Early migratory waterfowl seasons set by NCWRC - July 13, 2011
2011 Waterfowl Conservation Stamp And Print Available July 1 - June 24, 2011
2010 Deer harvest is second-largest on record - May 27, 2011
‘Stillhunter’ and Neems win turkey photo and video contest - May 21, 2011
Turkey Photo and Video Contest Voting Begins - May 17, 2011
Grandfather, age 92, takes tom with grandson - May 13, 2011
Legislature passes bill changing crossbow regulations - May 12, 2011
Three beards make trophy gobbler for female hunter - April 21, 2011
Youth turkey hunt a success at Buchanan Shoals - April 6, 2011
Breakdown on Wildlife Bills in the General Assembly - April 5, 2011
Chapel Hill bow hunting permitted, not publicized - March 11, 2011
Three N.C. Chapter's in DU's Sweet 16 - March 8, 2011
2011 Dixie Deer Classic Users Choice Award - March 7, 2011
Dixie Deer Classic set for March 4 - 6 - February 28, 2011
‘Lucky’ bow kill is Trail Cam Finals winner - February 17, 2011
Navy calls truce, ends OLF battle - January 30, 2011
Mount Airy hunter -- “Fireman 310” -- uses crossbow to harvest an 11-pointer - January 21, 2011
December Trail Cam Contest Winner - January 4, 2011
December Bag-A-Buck Contest Winner - January 4, 2011
Eye in the Sky aids registered user ‘Unionville Triggerman’ - December 15, 2010
Wake County man is winner of November Trail Cam contest - December 2, 2010
Beanfield produces Bertie trophy - November 16, 2010
Goose Creek Game Lands enhanced - November 4, 2010
Orange County buck image wins October Trail Cam contest - November 4, 2010
Study shows tree stands bigger threat to hunters than gun accidents - November 2, 2010
Monroe man wins first monthly Bag-A-Buck contest - October 1, 2010
Loris hunter wins Field and Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge - September 14, 2010
South Carolina youth takes North Carolina duck-calling contests - September 10, 2010
Commission sets early seasons for migratory birds. - July 22, 2010
Turkey harvest breaks record again - July 1, 2010
NorthCarolinaSportsman.com turkey contest begins - April 1, 2010
Dixie Deer Classic features big deer, hunting seminars and NorthCarolinaSportsman.com - March 2, 2010
Purlear’s Johnston wins nation turkey-calling contest - February 22, 2010
Wildlife Commission moves public hearings to September - February 12, 2010
Eifird takes season's final Bag-A-Bucks contest - January 19, 2010
Second-chance buck is winner for Greensboro hunter in monthly Bag-A-Buck contest - December 22, 2009
WRC considers moving public hearings to September - November 23, 2009
Boykin wins October's Bag-a-Buck contest - November 20, 2009
Record buck illegally taken, Minnesota officials say - November 13, 2009
Women-Only deer hunt offered by Commission - October 15, 2009
Spring wild-turkey harvest is all-time record - July 28, 2009
Dove, other migratory bird seasons set by Commission - July 15, 2009
Deer harvest is record in 2008-2009 - May 14, 2009
Dixie Deer Classic coming in March - January 13, 2009
NWTF offers free oak seedlings - December 11, 2008
Dispose of Game Carcasses Properly - November 24, 2008
A place for bird dogs, bird hunts - November 4, 2008
Mississippi bow hunter downs monster buck - October 13, 2008
Hunters Should Use Caution and Safety Gear in Tree Stands - September 29, 2008
Hunters Need to be Aware of CWD Regs - September 29, 2008
Cape Fear QDMA Sets Golf Tourney - August 15, 2008
North Carolina, Oregon Youngsters Repeat as Champions at NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge - August 11, 2008
N.C. Youth Shooters Win Championship Medals - August 5, 2008
WRC May Propose One, Any-weapon Deer Season - July 10, 2008
North Carolina Crowns Youth Trap State Champions - June 24, 2008
Public can Comment About Early Federal Bird Seasons - June 5, 2008
Cape Fear QDMA, NCSU, WRC Offer Deer Workshop - May 21, 2008
Dixie Deer Classic Reveals B&C Buck - March 5, 2008
28th Dixie Deer Classic Slated Feb. 29-March 2 - February 21, 2008
NCBA Schedules Raleigh Convention - February 14, 2008
N.C. Bowhunters Recognize WRC Biologist - February 7, 2008
WRC Receives $12 Million in Grants for Game Lands Program - November 10, 2007
WRC Approves Mineral Supplements For Attracting Deer - November 7, 2007
Commission: Recent Drought Won’t Affect Hunting Seasons - October 18, 2007
Waterfowl Hearings Set Aug. 21, 22, 23 - August 19, 2007
Early Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons Set by WRC - August 13, 2007
Waterfowl Breeding Survey Shows Good News - July 21, 2007
QDMA Offers Seminar at Howell Woods - June 19, 2007
Final Chance to Address Navy OLF Plan April 17 - April 16, 2007
Wildlife Resources Commission Hammers OLF Site Proposal - April 11, 2007
Dole Submits OLF Questions to Navy - April 7, 2007
WRC Speaks Out Against OLF - March 20, 2007
Batten Honored As Winchester/Quail Unlimited Volunteer Of The Year - March 12, 2007
Senate Bill Proposes End of N.C. Deer Bag Limits - February 15, 2007
WRC Proposes Early Turkey Season Again at Some SE Counties - January 3, 2007
WRC Withdraws Sunday Hunting Recommendation - December 7, 2006
Wildlife Resources Commission Presents Small Game Awards - October 31, 2006
Cindy Garrison Becomes Women in the Outdoors Spokeswoman - September 11, 2006
Wildlife Resources Commission Sets Waterfowl Seasons - September 4, 2006
Dove Season Opens This Weekend--Safety is Paramount - August 28, 2006
WRC sets waterfowl season hearings - August 13, 2006
NO-OLF rally May 16 at State Capitol lawn - May 9, 2006
District Youth Hunter Safety Tournaments Begin - March 9, 2006
STEP OUTSIDE for Health at America's Hunting Preserves - January 9, 2006
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Fishing
Fishing News
Smith, Padrick win N.C. Spring Redfish Shootout - May 14, 2013
Hatteras offshore action turning on at opportune time - May 14, 2013
Offshore fishing excellent out of Atlantic Beach. - May 12, 2013
Crappie on fire, bass biting on Yadkin system reservoirs - May 8, 2013
Davidson County team scores big in Badin FOM tourney - May 8, 2013
Fishing is wide open at Lake Wylie - May 3, 2013
Black sea bass restrictions may be lessened this summer. - May 2, 2013
Threadgill brothers win CATT event on Badin - May 1, 2013
Lake Hickory bass spawn is in full swing; bigger fish in upper end - April 25, 2013
Maiden fishermen win at Falls of Neuse with heavy bag. - April 24, 2013
Roanoke River striper action centered on Halifax area this week - April 24, 2013
Another 'gamefish bill' is introduced in N.C. state legislature - April 19, 2013
Shearon Harris bass spawn about to bust loose - April 17, 2013
Thomasville couple wins Adam & Eve tourney on Badin - April 16, 2013
Cape Fear River around Wilmington packed with stripers, puppy drum - April 11, 2013
Lake Tillery bass, crappie pointing toward peak bite - April 11, 2013
Mt. Pleasant angler 'bridges' his problem, wins at High Rock - April 10, 2013
Rocky Mount duo conquer Gaston for March 30 CATT win - April 3, 2013
Lake Hickory anglers having outstanding spring catching bass - April 3, 2013
Sneads Ferry guide says inshore favorites are biting, but change to spring patterns is late - March 31, 2013
Lexington duo has rich payday in Jordan Lake tournament - March 27, 2013
Scotland Neck area is hot spot on Roanoke River for annual shad run - March 26, 2013
Speckled trout bite stays good in Pamlico, Tar as March stays cold - March 25, 2013
Fontana Lake fishermen catching plenty of bass - March 20, 2013
Thomasville pair sweeps Tarheel Striper Club awards at High Rock - March 19, 2013
Sunset Beach bridge holding plenty of hungry black drum - March 19, 2013
Veteran guide expects Shearon Harris bass to get cranked up - March 14, 2013
Denton man catches huge fish, but Seagrove pair wins FOM on Tillery - March 13, 2013
Bluewater wahoo bite out of Carolina Beach is awesome - March 6, 2013
Seagle's huge limit wins BFL bass tournament on High Rock - March 6, 2013
Sutton Lake access area reopens with many improvements - March 6, 2013
Bill in state senate would greatly increase boat-registration fees to pay for inlet dredging - March 5, 2013
Duke Energy, NCWRC adds to Tuckasegee River access - February 28, 2013
High levels of mercury found in bass, perch, walleye in 2 mountain lakes - February 27, 2013
Pace wins 2013 Bassmaster Classsic - February 24, 2013
Crazy weather hasn't slowed speckled trout bite in Southport area - February 24, 2013
Pace leads 2013 Bassmaster Classic, Cherry in fourth after second day - February 23, 2013
Badin's chunky largemouths concentrated on steep, rocky banks - February 23, 2013
Tarheel's Cherry in third place after first day of 2013 Bassmaster Classic - February 22, 2013
State to open Roanoke River striped bass season on March 1 - February 19, 2013
State planning to deal with 605 acres of hydrilla in Lake Waccamaw - February 18, 2013
From the surf to the river, Sneads Ferry area on fire for saltwater trio - February 16, 2013
Wrightsville Beach's Crystal Pier will re-open this spring after rebuild - February 15, 2013
Crappie fishing picking up at Lake Wylie - February 14, 2013
Bass on RDU lakes just a few degrees from great action - February 8, 2013
Refilling Badin offers great shot at big blue catfish - February 1, 2013
Kinston-based boat wins first SKA king mackerel event of 2013 - January 31, 2013
Trio wins Cape Fear Riverwatch striper tournament with 11 releases - January 23, 2013
Crappie bite has been consistently good at Shearon Harris Lake - January 21, 2013
Redfish, specks picking up along SE coast as weather warms - January 21, 2013
Ocean Isle man caught 46-pound fish on May 1, 2011 – didn’t know it was state record - January 17, 2013
Backs of creeks feeding Trent and Neuse rivers full of specks, pups - January 17, 2013
Knightdale man’s catch certified as North Carolina’s first state-record scamp grouper. - January 16, 2013
Crappie biting around bridge pilings for Jordan Lake fishermen - January 11, 2013
Fish a little less aggressive, but still hitting artificials in backwaters and surf - January 7, 2013
Judge says latest suit in Hatteras ORV plan should remain in NC - January 5, 2013
Despite unpredictable weather, Jordan’s bass are still biting - December 25, 2012
Hatteras fleet catching plenty of blackfin tuna - December 24, 2012
Take a shot at Wylie’s early winter crappie - December 23, 2012
Pamlico Sound spits out 50-pound striper - December 22, 2012
Feds’ historic vote will protect Atlantic menhaden - December 21, 2012
Giant California yellowfin tuna battle for world record - December 13, 2012
Two men arrested after Craven County gill-netting incident - December 12, 2012
Magazine schedules saltwater fishing school for March 16 in Wilmington - December 10, 2012
Inshore action going strong on lower Brunswick County coast - December 7, 2012
Lake Wylie crappie action great for last page on calendar - December 6, 2012
Specks, albacore highlight great fishing from Cape Lookout to New Bern - November 30, 2012
Cold weather kicks off striper bite at High Rock - November 29, 2012
Cooler weather has catfish action cranking up on Kerr Lake - November 23, 2012
Trout fishing on Cape Fear coast has been speck-tacular - November 20, 2012
Speckled trout fishing at its peak in Atlantic Beach area - November 16, 2012
Bass at Jordan, Harris back to biting ways - November 16, 2012
With storms in rearview mirrow, great offshore trolling returns to Cape Lookout area - November 12, 2012
Striper action great in western Pamlico River - November 10, 2012
Marine Fisheries Commission votes to look at shrimp-trawling in North Carolina waters - November 9, 2012
Cooling water turns on shallow-water bite on Tuckaseegee River's - November 7, 2012
Trout fishing in delayed-harvest streams in NW North Carolina is taking off - November 4, 2012
Inshore fishing around Topsail still good after Sandy's visit - November 2, 2012
Blewett Falls catfish in midst of 'big' fall bite - October 29, 2012
Harkers Island fishermen catching a full, mixed bag - October 26, 2012
Bass bite is great on 'unique' Belews Lake - October 25, 2012
King mackerel fishing taking off along North Carolina/South Carolina border - October 23, 2012
Kayak fishermen catching big drum, kings, Spanish around Yaupon Reef - October 19, 2012
Fall bass action on Lookout Shoals Lake ready to take off - October 17, 2012
Kings, flounder visiting Oak Island Pier regularly - October 12, 2012
Changing weather pushing Jordan Lake bass in and out of shallow water - October 11, 2012
Commission will hold meeting on Lake Norman striped bass - October 10, 2012
High Rock Lake bass moving to shallow-water, fall patterns - October 6, 2012
White marlin bite off Oregon Inlet has been fantastic - October 3, 2012
Overnighting for bottomfish opens up a new fishing world off North Carolina coast - September 29, 2012
High Rock crappie starting to bite as water cools - September 28, 2012
Cooler weather spurs better inshore fishing in Carolina Beach waters - September 26, 2012
Swansboro area is hot spot for flounder as October approaches - September 23, 2012
White perch going to town at Lake Norman - September 21, 2012
Belews Lake guide is real fan of Wolfpack - September 20, 2012
Dirty water hasn't slowed down excellent fishing around Wrightsville Beach - September 17, 2012
Triangle bass fishing slow, but soft-plastics still working at Harris - September 13, 2012
Topwater action for reds, trout on fire in New River - September 10, 2012
NCDMF wants to study red snapper carcasses - September 6, 2012
Norman, Wylie producing big blue catfish regularly - September 5, 2012
Reds, flounder, specks acting like it's fall in Shallotte/Ocean Isle area - September 4, 2012
Catfish 'grand slam' available at Lake Wylie - August 29, 2012
Limited red snapper season announced for September - August 28, 2012
Sailfish bite spicing up offshore action out of Hatteras - August 27, 2012
Black sea bass season will close on Sept 4. - August 25, 2012
Alcoa announces drawdown, temporary closure of Badin Lake - August 24, 2012
Stream, river fishing for trout, smallmouth bass defying the heat - August 23, 2012
Bassmaster Elite Series' 2013 schedule announced - August 22, 2012
Public fishing pier opens on Yadkin River in Wilkes County - August 21, 2012
Wahoo, grouper providing excellent action offshore out of Atlantic Beach - August 20, 2012
Badin, Tuckertown bass action still good - August 14, 2012
Flounder fishing great along coast of southern Brunswick County - August 12, 2012
Bass at Falls of Neuse biting on deep, summer pattern - August 9, 2012
Bass regs change on Lake Cammack, Lake Holt - August 8, 2012
Cherokee tribal waters producing lots of nice trout - August 6, 2012
Topwater bite has returned to Shearon Harris - August 3, 2012
Reds, flounder, trout all hitting in waters around Southport - August 2, 2012
NCDMF studying how shrimp trawl bycatch may be affecting decline of gray trout, croaker - July 27, 2012
Catfish action heating up at Kerr Lake - July 26, 2012
Give Yaupon reef a try this month - July 23, 2012
State record queen triggerfish approved by NCDMF - July 20, 2012
Hot or not, Belews Lake producing good shallow-water bass bite - July 19, 2012
Amberjacks are big hit with summer anglers off Beaufort Inlet - July 18, 2012
Sneads Ferry flounder are fat and on the feed - July 17, 2012
Bottom-fishing excellent off Atlantic Beach - July 9, 2012
New River smallmouth can be cool summer target - July 6, 2012
Billfish, dolphin key Outer Banks bluewater action - July 5, 2012
Harkers Island flounder fishing has been excellent - July 3, 2012
Younger VanDam wins Lake Michigan Elite Series tournament - July 2, 2012
Summer patterns producing for Shearon Harris bass - June 28, 2012
Feds discuss limited opening of red snapper season - June 27, 2012
Flounder have arrived at Wrightsville Beach in good numbers - June 26, 2012
The striper run is still on -- just downstream - June 25, 2012
Rep. Jones bill to open Cape Hatteras beaches passes House - June 22, 2012
Cape Fear puppy drum really on the prowl - June 20, 2012
Tuckertown bass heat up as summer approaches - June 14, 2012
Inspiration moves into second place in Big Rock - June 12, 2012
Appeals court upholds 2010 Big Rock disqualification - June 12, 2012
Flybuoy leads after first day of Big Rock - June 12, 2012
Chapman takes Toledo Elite Series win - June 10, 2012
Chapman claims second-day lead in Toledo Bend Elite Series - June 8, 2012
Black sea bass size minimum changed temporarily to 12 inches - June 1, 2012
Cape Fear kicks off flounder action early this year - June 1, 2012
Fontana walleye turning to after-dark bite on bank - May 31, 2012
Basspack wins collegiate fishing crown - May 30, 2012
Burr, Hagan file bill to protect Cape Hatteras Seashore ORV use - April 27, 2012
Badin's big blues are biting - April 20, 2012
Lake Norman fish won't be state-record spotted bass - April 19, 2012
King mackerel trip produces huge wahoo for Bolivia fisherman - April 19, 2012
South Carolina man wins fishing school grand prize - April 12, 2012
Adams closes out wire-to-wire BASS win on Lake Norman - April 7, 2012
Adams widens lead on Lake Norman to almost nine pounds - April 6, 2012
Wilkesboro's Tracy Adams leads BASS Southern Open on Lake Norman - April 6, 2012
Hiwassee Lake produces another state-record striped bass - April 3, 2012
Monroe holds lead of Elite Series tournament on Lake Okeechobee - March 23, 2012
Monroe leads first day of Okeechobee Elite Series stop - March 23, 2012
Circle hook regs don't affect flounder fishermen - March 19, 2012
Jones clinches Elite Series win on Florida's St. Johns River - March 18, 2012
Jones goes into St. Johns River finale with Elite Series lead - March 18, 2012
Jones takes second-day lead of St. Johns River Elite Series stop - March 16, 2012
Elite Series rookies kick off 2012 season - March 15, 2012
Ehrler wins FLW Tour stop on Lake Hartwell - March 12, 2012
High Rock slabs headed to local frying pans - March 7, 2012
2012 Classic title goes to Elite Series pro Chris Lane - February 26, 2012
Chris Lane in first going into final Classic day - February 25, 2012
Day 1 Classic lead goes to Alabama's Poche - February 25, 2012
North Carolina High School Fishing Championship set for March 17 - February 23, 2012
Tough Classic practice makes Tarheel pro nervous - February 20, 2012
Alabama rig banned for Bassmaster pro events - February 10, 2012
Rod-building expo slated for High Point Feb. 25-26 - February 7, 2012
Outer Banks residents, businesses take big hit from final NPS decision on beach driving - January 30, 2012
Recreational shallow-water grouper season closes Jan. 1 - December 21, 2011
Legislator says public hearings on saltwater management will be held in January - November 16, 2011
ASMFC votes to reduce menhaden harvest - November 11, 2011
Saltwater committee to list dates for public hearings in November - October 26, 2011
Black sea bass recreational fishing closes south of Hatteras Oct. 17 - October 8, 2011
Lake Lindley gets new universally accessible fishing pier - September 30, 2011
Buoys to be removed from inlets while Coast Guard waits for dredging approval - September 27, 2011
Oak Island MAD event a success again - September 26, 2011
Black sea bass facing October closure - September 24, 2011
2012 Bassmaster Open schedule includes North Carolina stop - September 23, 2011
Wolak takes FLW win at Lake Champlain - September 20, 2011
Joint saltwater study committee gets wings - September 15, 2011
MFC votes to continue striper trawling, new speck FMP to come in November - September 12, 2011
Fish kills confirmed in wake of Hurricane Irene - September 7, 2011
Fishery council votes to reopen deep-water bottom fishing in South Atlantic, feds still must approve decision - August 26, 2011
George Poston Park Lake adds specialized pier - August 23, 2011
Federal belt-tightening forces local governments to help with cost of dredging inlets - August 22, 2011
Tips on keeping bass alive during summer heat - August 19, 2011
Halls Creek Boating Access Area renovations completed - August 12, 2011
New pro bass-fishing league formed - August 11, 2011
Reed wins final Big Bass Contest monthly prize - August 7, 2011
Ocean Athlete sprints to Raleigh king tourney win - August 2, 2011
Huge queen triggerfish sets state record - July 14, 2011
Pennsylvania angler drags huge flounder from under ICW dock - July 12, 2011
Young anglers win N.C. lifetime licenses - July 12, 2011
Fish for Free in North Carolina’s Public Waters on July 4 - June 28, 2011
Anglers urged to participate in Roanoke River eel study - June 20, 2011
Recreational black sea bass limit drops to five fish on June 22 - June 15, 2011
Seven-year old girl lands bass photo contest honors for May - June 12, 2011
Bass Photo Contest Second Round Voting Begins - June 7, 2011
Renovations to Manteo boat ramp complete - June 6, 2011
Walmart Bass Fishing League comes to High Rock Lake - June 5, 2011
Wilmington man catches state-record blackfin tuna - June 2, 2011
Black Sea Bass Season Reopens With 15-Fish Limit - June 1, 2011
Saltwater landings decrease tremendously in 2010, according to NCDMF, except for commercial shellfish - May 22, 2011
Marine Fisheries Commission to seek public input on commercial striper fishery; opposes game-fish bill moving through General Assembly - May 18, 2011
Day 3: Ashley takes lead in Elite Series stop on Lake Murray - May 15, 2011
Second cast HOSS lands monthly contest recognition - May 10, 2011
Bass Photo Contest Voting Begins - May 6, 2011
Oregon Inlet sidesteps closure – for now - April 25, 2011
Toledo Bend Elite Series win goes to Rojas - April 17, 2011
Rojas takes Bassmaster Elite Series lead at Louisiana's Toledo Bend - April 15, 2011
Second phase of Kure Beach Boating Area renovation complete - April 13, 2011
Hite takes Elite Series win on Pickwick Lake - April 11, 2011
Renovations Complete on Red Hill Boat Ramp - April 6, 2011
Gamefish proposal seen as jobs bill by House sponsor - March 29, 2011
Blackfin, wahoo main Morehead catches - March 25, 2011
Women-Only weekend of Fly fishing set for April 1 - 3 - March 25, 2011
High Rock lake produces 11.2-pound bass - March 24, 2011
SAFMC proposes reduction in black sea bass limits - March 23, 2011
Lawsuit over Big Rock disqualification is dismissed - March 22, 2011
Evers clinches Elite Series win, earns 2012 Bassmaster Classic berth - March 21, 2011
Alton Jones leads Elite Series stop on St. Johns River - March 18, 2011
Roanoke River open for striper fishing - March 11, 2011
Crappie bite going good on Lake Norman - March 9, 2011
Randleman Dam Reservoir opening delayed until April 1 - February 28, 2011
Flounder Limits Change - February 22, 2011
Second fog delay lifted, Bassmaster Classic anglers released - February 19, 2011
Martens battles Rook, VanDam to take first-day lead in 2011 Bassmaster Classic - February 18, 2011
MFC reopens striper trawling, commercial netting of specks - February 14, 2011
Oregon Inlet trawls cause second round of striped bass kills - February 7, 2011
Sportsman of the Year goes to Shelby Bass Pro - January 28, 2011
Head to Oregon Inlet for fantastic stripers - January 14, 2011
Pending state-record striper caught two days after 63-pounder - January 8, 2011
Roper youth catches potential state-record striper - January 7, 2011
Feds won't go through with bottom-fishing closure - December 12, 2010
Speckled trout regs change Nov. 30 in coastal waters - November 24, 2010
MFC Schedules 'Special' Meeting on Speckled Trout and Menhaden - November 15, 2010
Wildlife Commission casts for East Fork lands - November 12, 2010
2011 Bassmaster Classic field set, two Tarheels to compete - November 8, 2010
Cape Fear River striped bass stocking continues - October 29, 2010
Idaho's Palaniuk earns BASS Federation Nation Championship win, Tarheel Digh misses Classic invitation - October 29, 2010
Inaugural Marshes Light King Mackerel Tourney Oct. 30 - October 1, 2010
Virus devastating Kerr Lake bass population, LMBV confirmed - September 24, 2010
Creedmore youth to compete in Junior Bassmaster World Championship next month - September 23, 2010
State-record golden tilefish certified - September 15, 2010
57 white marlin released off Maryland coast, sets new catch-and-release record - September 3, 2010
Judge's decision is setback for Outer Banks beach-access supporters - September 1, 2010
Big Rock tournament is sued over disqualification - July 2, 2010
Big Rock disqualifies Citation, moves Carnivore to first place - June 22, 2010
Big Rock withholds prize money over possible rules violation - June 20, 2010
No big fish, but plenty of releases in Big Rock - June 18, 2010
Wet-n-Wild grabs third in Big Rock with 460-pound blue marlin - June 18, 2010
Second big marlin brought to scales at Big Rock - June 17, 2010
Record marlin still rules Big Rock leaderboard - June 15, 2010
Red snapper fishing to remain closed off Carolinas if new measure ultimately approved - June 11, 2010
Questions about oil dispersant drive Louisiana fishing closures, some fisheries could collaps - May 27, 2010
North Carolina fisheries officials vote to accept federal guidelines for weakfish management - May 18, 2010
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission ruled out of compliance with federal weakfish mandate - May 10, 2010
North Carolina commercial redfish closed temporary - April 13, 2010
Marine Fisheries backpedals from earlier gill-net decision, puts in place new restrictions - March 30, 2010
Thrift builds lead in FLW Tour event on Lake Norman - March 26, 2010
Nashville angler catches pending state-record crappie - March 16, 2010
Crews wins season's inaugural Bassmaster Elite Series event - March 15, 2010
BASS moves Federation Nation Championship to Louisiana's Red River - March 11, 2010
Weldon Boating Access Area renovated - March 3, 2010
Fishermen rally to net support in Washington - February 26, 2010
Groups demand immediate marine fisheries management changes - February 25, 2010
Washington rally highlights need to change federal fisheries management law - February 24, 2010
Suit filed to force state to end gill net fishing - February 23, 2010
Van Dam wins Bassmasters Classic - February 21, 2010
Kriet leads Van Dam by two ounces in Bassmaster Classic - February 20, 2010
Bassmaster Classic lead goes to VanDam - February 19, 2010
Lone N.C. entry well back in Bassmasters Classic - February 19, 2010
Louisiana's Red River tapped for 2012 Bassmaster Classic - February 18, 2010
Lay Lake anything but Classic, championship pros say of final practice day - February 17, 2010
Bassmaster Classic anglers discuss final practice day - February 16, 2010
D.C. anglers rally hopes to reverse fishing closures - February 3, 2010
Humminbird, Lowrance begin legal battle over side-scan technology - January 29, 2010
DMF director proposes temporary removal of gill nets - January 15, 2010
Women's Bassmaster Tournament eliminated - January 5, 2010
Turtle lawsuit to remove gill nets still on track - January 5, 2010
Red snapper fishery closes Jan. 4 'until further notice' - December 8, 2009
Marine fisheries advisory committee members resign in protest - December 8, 2009
Iaconelli to become first pro angler featured on QVC - December 2, 2009
Conservation group could sue to have gill nets banned - October 23, 2009
NCDMF changes speckled trout regs; NOAA closes black sea bass fishery - October 13, 2009
Piedmont Pan Fishers Youth Day at Falls of Neuse is big success - October 13, 2009
Recreational fisheries groups oppose striped bass proposal - October 13, 2009
Options for snapper/grouper closures being discussed - October 13, 2009
High Rock catfish is new line-class state record - August 6, 2009
Commission finishes adding fish attractors to seven lakes - July 2, 2009
Fishing is free on July 4 - June 22, 2009
Trout Lake in Ashe County still closed - June 19, 2009
Leader of fisheries reform group says state representative dismisses redfish/speckled trout bill - May 10, 2009
Skipping school pays off for teen angler - May 8, 2009
Northern Snakehead caught in Lake Wylie - April 23, 2009
Franklinton fisherman catches state-record white crappie - April 17, 2009
Tuna-fishing trip produces state-record amberjack - April 7, 2009
"Old" State Record becomes "New" State Record - March 12, 2009
Commission will begin stocking trout in Reddies River - March 5, 2009
DMF wants phone numbers of recreational saltwater fishing license holders - February 23, 2009
Wildlife Commission sets fishing informational meeting in Greenville - February 23, 2009
Californian Reese wins Bassmasters Classic - February 22, 2009
State certifies new longnose gar record - February 4, 2009
Grouper Closure Not Approved by NMFS - December 23, 2008
The Great Grouper Grope Continues - December 18, 2008
Federal Fishery Managers Respond to Scientific Committe Recommendations - December 10, 2008
ICCAT Adopts New BFT Regs - December 2, 2008
WRC Postpones Trout Stocking for Reddies River - November 4, 2008
Fritts earns $125,000 at Clarks Hill - October 27, 2008
Oak Island votes to buy Yaupon Beach Pier - October 21, 2008
QDMA Raises $$ With Golf Event at Crooked Creek - September 25, 2008
Hearing Set to Reduce Beach Closures at Cape Hatteras - September 5, 2008
California Angler Wins $1 Million on Lake Murray - August 20, 2008
NOAA Proposes Snapper-Grouper MPAs in Federal Waters - July 22, 2008
State Seeks Applicants for Saltwater Fishing License Projects - July 15, 2008
Haneman Tournament Scheduled July 24-27 - July 10, 2008
NOAA Proposes Rule to Require Saltwater Angler Registration - July 8, 2008
New Mountain Trout Regulations Go into Effect July 1 - June 23, 2008
WRC Adds Fish Attractors to Western N.C. Lakes - May 13, 2008
MFC Reopens Red Drum Season - May 4, 2008
Be on Lookout for Snakehead Fish - May 4, 2008
Commercial Harvest of Red Drum to Close - April 1, 2008
Highway Patrol to Hold Forum on Trailering Oversize Boats - March 17, 2008
CCA-NC Issues Anglers Call to Action on Red Drum - March 4, 2008
Flounder Size Limit Increases - February 28, 2008
Striped Bass and For-Hire Public Hearings Set - February 15, 2008
NOAA Names Balsiger Acting Director for NMFS - February 12, 2008
Hogarth Departs NOAA: Begins Anew at USF - January 7, 2008
Bluefin Tuna Meeting Scheduled for Dec. 18 in Morehead City - December 13, 2007
Drought Conditions Reduce Trout Stocking Numbers for October - October 1, 2007
ABKMT Postponed to October 18-20 - September 5, 2007
SAFMC Seeks Input on Catch Reduction Measures for Gag Grouper and Vermilion Snapper - August 14, 2007
Dilsaver Easy Choice for SKA Hall of Fame - August 8, 2007
Assembly Passes Landmark Brunswick Menhaden Bill - August 7, 2007
Former Menhaden Boat Becomes Centerpiece of AR 400 - August 7, 2007
No Closed Season for Bass in Piedmont Reservoirs - July 30, 2007
Red Drum Advisory Committee Votes to Increase Commercial Limit - July 25, 2007
Outdoors Writer Tucker Killed in Florida Wreck - July 17, 2007
N.C. Releases 2007 Stock Status Report - July 11, 2007
Early Times Launches N.C. Tagged Bass Challenge - July 8, 2007
Dilsaver, 5 More Tar Heels Among SKA Nominees - July 6, 2007
Fish for Free on July 4 - June 27, 2007
Blue Water Promotions Announces 2007 Kingfish Classic Series - June 6, 2007
High Rock to Host Wal-Mart BFL Tournament - June 5, 2007
Invasive Snakehead Caught, Released in Catawba River - May 31, 2007
White Crappie State Record is Ready to be Broken - May 29, 2007
New Fisheries Rules in Effect This Summer - May 22, 2007
WRC Schedules Free Kids' Fishing Events - May 14, 2007
King of the Cape Loses Southport Home - May 9, 2007
DMF’s Red Drum Committee Meets May 8 at Washington - May 6, 2007
Correction From May NCS: Brown's Island Restricted Area - April 30, 2007
Roanoke River Striper Season Extended - April 26, 2007
Flounder Regs Vary in N.C. - April 23, 2007
HB 1017: Brunswick Menhaden Restrictions, Passes House Committee - April 18, 2007
Appalachian Angler Plans Free Fly-fishing Clinic - April 9, 2007
Agencies Clarify Rule for Bait Herring - April 3, 2007
Natural Bait Exemption Law Repealed - March 28, 2007
Corps Wants to Fill Wetlands; Public Comment Ends Feb. 9 - February 8, 2007
Ocean Flounder Minimum Size Increases - February 7, 2007
Daniel Named to State's Top Fisheries Post - January 24, 2007
New Fish Print Available On-line - January 3, 2007
Congress Gives Magnuson-Stevens Sustainable Fisheries Act Final Day Approval - December 12, 2006
Survey to Determine Boating Access Needs in Coastal North Carolina - December 4, 2006
Grants Available for Sportfish Habitat Restoration - November 21, 2006
CRFLs Not Available Until Jan. 1, 2007 - November 2, 2006
IGFA Offers 3 National and 2 International Certified Observer Program Training Classes - October 16, 2006
New Lake Norman Minimum Striper Size Begins Oct. 1 - September 26, 2006
Emerald Isle Announces Agreement to Acquire Bogue Inlet Pier - September 13, 2006
TS Ernesto Causes Labor Day Weekend Tournament Delays - August 30, 2006
North Carolina Saltwater Fisheries Stocks Remain Stable - July 3, 2006
Carolina Youngsters Participate in Fourth Annual Mercury/IGFA Junior Angler World Championship - June 16, 2006
Largemouth Bass, Wild Catfish High in Mercury Levels - June 9, 2006
The WAIT is Over; These Ladies Can Fish - May 8, 2006
Jackson County Stream Produces Record-Breaking Rainbow Trout - March 22, 2006
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