Second big marlin brought to scales at Big Rock June 17, 2010
The 52nd Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament reached its midpoint in style Wednesday as Carnivore landed a 528.3-pound blue marlin and grabbed second place in the overall standings.
Record marlin still rules Big Rock leaderboard June 15, 2010
MOREHEAD CITY – Only two blue marlin were caught and released Tuesday on the second day of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, and no one seriously challenged the record-setting tournament leader.
Red snapper fishing to remain closed off Carolinas if new measure ultimately approved June 11, 2010
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council on Wednesday (June 9) accepted a measure that would continue the current closure of the red snapper fishery off the Carolinas, and would end all bottom fishing in a region stretching from southern Georgia to northeast Florida, the council announced.
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Top wildlife cop steps down June 9, 2010
RALEIGH– Col. Kenneth Everhart, the ranking officer for the Division of Law Enforcement with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, has announced his retirement, effective July 1.
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Expansion of red snapper fishing ban would result in 'economic battering' June 9, 2010
A recent economic study shows an expansion of the current South Atlantic red snapper fishing ban in federal waters from North Carolina to the Florida Atlantic coast would result in “economic battering” of the recreational fishing retail marketing in the region, the American Sportfishing Association reported yesterday (June 8).
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Questions about oil dispersant drive Louisiana fishing closures, some fisheries could collaps May 27, 2010
While many Louisiana anglers have expressed frustration with a string of fishing closures and reopenings following the BP Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries head Robert Barham said there is method to the madness.
By Andy Crawford
Free kids' fishing events scheduled across North Carolina May 27, 2010
Kids can fish for free and register to win prizes, including three lifetime licenses, at one of 48 kids fishing events being conducted across the state in late May and early June.
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission ruled out of compliance with federal weakfish mandate May 10, 2010
For the first time, a North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission decision regarding a fisheries resource has been voted out of compliance with federal regulations by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the matter could ultimately result in a statewide closure for weakfish.
By Craig Holt
Forbush’s Senior Red team swept archery, muzzle-loader and shotgun events to total 3,756 points and win the April 24 event at Millstone 4-H Center near Ellerbe.
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