Water and Air Commission dodges fish kill questions in NC rivers
Howard Hayes reports the Water and Air Resources Commission denies awareness of a fish disease on the Yadkin and Catawba Rivers while wildlife biologist Don Baker and others urge action. The piece outlines red sore disease, pollution sources, and calls for cooperative study, stronger standards, and citizen reports to curb the problem.
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Howard Hayes
North Carolina
Earth
Yadkin
Catawba
Enterprise
Wildlife Resources Commission
Southeastern Cooperative Fish Disease Laboratory
Auburn University
Eastern Fish Disease Laboratory
Kearneysville
W. Va
North Carolina Water and Air Resources Commission
Darwin Coburn
Water and Air Commission
Coburn
Commission
Don Baker
The
Wildlife Commission
Baker
Water and Air’ Resources Commission
Enjoying Both Good And Bad By Joel Arrington
The author recalls fishing highs and lows across years of plenty and scarcity, noting moments from Hatteras to Albermarle Sound and Ocracoke to Nantahala. He argues the lean years brought as much real value as the fat, with memories of fire, bourbon, and stories. He predicts future years will yield similar mixed outcomes and urge finding satisfaction in effort over success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Arrington
Hatteras
Nags Head
Albermarle Sound
Barber
Cape Lockout
California
U.S
South America
Cape Horn
N.C
Joe McLaurin
Rockingham
A. L. Lugn
Lenoir Rhyne College
South Africa
Madagascar
Dr. Luga
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Ham
Ol King Bird Dog Goes Missing In Quail Hunt Mismatch
The columnist recounts a humorous quail hunt mishap with Randall Johnson, misfitted shells, and a dog named Ol King who wanders off. The tale blends hunting lore with light mishap, a neighborly search, and a playful reflection on the hunt turning into a misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Phillips
Ol’ Ranger
O' Ranger
Ol’ King
Randall Johnson
Phillips
Randall
Furniture City Gulf
South Main
Rare 19-inch fish may be Coelacanth or unknown tautog relative
Cape Lookout beachgoer Ham Barber hauled a 19 inch nine pound 10 ounce fish that defies easy ID. UNC physicist Dr Edward Menhinick calls it a possible rare tautog type and perhaps a Coelacanth, prompting expert review and wide public interest from anglers and locals alike.
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Tom Higgins
North Carolina
Cape Lookout
Edward F. Menhinick
University of North Carolina Science Department
Ham Barber
Charlotte
Dr. Menhinick
Barber
N.C. Wildlife Commission
C. N. Presson
Hendersonville
Phillips
Robbinsville
Presson
Animal Kingdom
Boating Q&A on knots and rope types by Stan Davies
A boating column explains knot basics, rope terminology, and when to use lines versus rope. It covers splice strength, rope materials from manila to nylon, mildew effects, and how to lay up plastic boats for winter to preserve planing performance.
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Manila
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High Point Enterprise
Withia Coburn
Water & Air Commission
OL King
OV King
King Boy
N.C. Coast
Carolina
By Stan Davies
Q. I
Mexico
East Indies
TYE. A
Pal
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