Bass Fishing Tales From A High Point Coach
Bill Davis who coaches basketball at High Point Central shares a story from bass fishing near High Point about a classroom fishing curriculum, a washed-out day, and a windy wet evening. He highlights night bass fishing and a two-pound catch amid rain, mosquitoes, and hardheaded humor.
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Bill Davis
High Point Central
High Point
Davis
Central High
Biologists Study Deer Firelighting To Gauge Herd Health
Wildlife Resources Commission biologists will night collect a limited deer sample in late July and August under special permits to measure abomasum parasite count APC. Data from APC will indicate deer herd health, guiding harvest adjustments for areas with high populations or crop depredation.
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Wildlife Resources Commission
Woodhouse
Wildlife Commission
This Way With Fishermen Obsession and a Humorous Crisis
Jim Dean recounts a tale of fishing obsession among friends including Tom Cooper and Ron Evans. A prank to hide clutter from Karen backfires as a note suggesting a fishing trip is drafted, prompting reflections on passion for fishing and a humorous close.
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Jim Dean Webster
Tom Cooper
Ron Evans
Cooper
Evans
Inlaws
Ron
Karen
Lake fishing summary across three lakes shows mixed results
Lake reports indicate CITY Lake has clear water and poor overall fishing with a few bass caught on plastic worms while bream and catfish anglers report some success. OAK HOLLOW shows average summer fishing with clear water and modest bass and strong bream, but few largemouths. HIGH ROCK notes a seven foot drop in lake level after a rapid decline from two weeks prior, affecting fishing conditions.
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Bill
City Lake
Oak Hollow
Roscoe Sandlin Steps Down From Wildlife Commission
In Raleigh Roscoe Sandlin of Jacksonville leaves the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission after seven new members join the board. Executive director Bob Hazel outlines upcoming issues including bear management habitat loss tribal jurisdiction trout and warm-water fisheries and deer population controls. The piece notes the political and public friction surrounding hunting bears and reservation lines and praises the outgoing members while predicting continued controversy.
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Raleigh
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
Roscoe Sandlin
Jacksonville
Sandlin
Commission
Bob Hazel
The
Wildlife Commission
Hazel
Great Smokey Mountain
Boat speed and helmsmanship from a boating column
Julius Cooper discusses maritime speed rules, helm control, and common fixes. He explains that speed must be reasonable for conditions and vessel type, cautions against excessive wash, and offers practical tips on helmsmanship and basic engine spark tests for new boaters.
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Cris Petree
Charlie Woodhouse
Holly Springs
Southeastern Wildlife Disease Center
Athens
Georgia
North Carolina
Caribbean
Orvis Company
Henrys Fork
Snake River
Idaho
Lake Reports
Julius Cooper