Wild Goose Refuge Frames North Carolina Goose Hunting
In Anson County North Carolina hunters pursue Canada geese near Gaddy's Goose Refuge, a safe base for birds that roost on a local lake at night and venture to nearby grain fields by day. Some surrounding lands are open to public hunting for a fee, reflecting ongoing tension between conservation and sport.
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Ansonville
North Carolina
Wild Goose
Moxie
Honker
0Ase
Anson County
Gaddy
Goose hunting tale at the field with decoys and goose calls
A vivid account of a hunting day with Benny Phillips and companions as they deploy decoys, goose calls, and camouflage to lure wild geese. The narrative describes the tension of flight, cautious moves, a near miss, and reflections on a day not ideal for geese, ending with a typical good day forecast.
Pinehurst Gun Club Hosts Mid-Winter Skeet Shoot
The Pinehurst Gun Club hosts a three day Mid-Winter Skeet Championship January 15 to 17 drawing entries from Manitoba Massachusetts New York and several southeastern states. Five events at 100 targets begin with Preliminary All-Gauge on Friday and include 12:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. starts for other gauges with $100 added to the All-Gauge purse. Awards include ladies junior senior parent child and team trophies and events feature entertainment each night.
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Pinehurst
New Pinehurst
Norman Amstutz
Lady Lands 2 Swordfish In One Day
Mrs. aboard a Montauk fishing voyage hauls two swordfish in a single day marking a notable catch for local anglers. The report highlights the successful outing from Montauk, New York, noting the two trophy fish brought to deck.
Anglers Report Good Luck as Season Nears End
The season slows but warms as anglers fish Bodin Lake and Lake Tillery with live minnows. Crappie are fair to excellent on Bodin and Tillery with sizes up to a pound and a half. Anglers move between points, typically catching two to three fish per stop. Santee Cooper in South Carolina sees striped bass being hauled in at a fantastic pace. Bob Stevens, fisheries biologist, notes strong activity.
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Bodin Lake
Santee-Cooper
South Carolina
Ers
Notable Creel Census Details From South Wildlife Meeting
Second place in trials reports a creel census summary: 276 fishermen checked, 51 unsuccessful. Species counts include 725 striped bass 11 largemouth 314 crappie 44 white bass and two jackfish. Buck tails and minnows drive catches. seasons listed with dates for dove duck brant quail grouse wild turkey raccoon opossum. The article closes with an odd naturalist aside about earthworms and tail regeneration.
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South
Fish Need Suitable Habitat In North Carolina Fishing
The piece notes game fish require suitable habitat, water public ownership serving many uses. It credits North Carolina with boosting sport fishing by introducing nonnative species like walleyes and perch, now partially publicly accessible via cooperative landowner agreements.
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North Carolina
New York
Bass anglers report odd Christmas plug slays big bass
In Jacksonville Florida anglers recall a strange lure made from metal foil and Christmas tree icicles that drew bites from bass well beyond normal ranges. Oldtimers say they have never seen such a productive homemade plug.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Water hyacinth attacked by Manatees in trial
In Tallahassee Florida the water hyacinth plant is targeted by a new method using manatees or sea cows placed in streams to eat the fast growing aquatic invasion. The Florida natives, mostly driven from their habitat, are employed on a trial basis to curb the plant’s spread.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
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