Ethanol fuels trigger gear damage and EPA expansion hits wildlife
Outdoor notes warn that fuels above E10 can void warranties and damage engines from outboards to mowers. EPA raised the Renewable Fuel Standard to 19.29 billion gallons, aiding grain ethanol firms while harming consumers, sportsmen, and wildlife. The piece lists hunting seasons and special permits across North Carolina counties, urging readers to consult the regulations digest. Ed Wall reports.
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EPA
Collin O'Mara
National Wildlife Federation
Congress
Winter trout angling tips from Pamlico Neuse and tributaries
Experts slow down for winter trout and striped bass along the Pamlico and Neuse rivers and brackish creeks. Capt. Dubiel and Capt. Stewart urge slow, precise casts with light pops, using Jig heads with shad or curly tail grubs under corks in shallow to six feet water. Dr. Bogus favors slow-sink Mirrolures and Z-Man Trout Tricks for cold water, while Pete Allred and Ed Wall promote patience and methodical baits.
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Pamlico
Neuse
Dubiel
Dabiel
Dave Stewart
Knee Deep Charters
Dave
Richard
Bogus
Mirrolures
Area fishing report highlights bluefin and mixed catches
Captain Maus notes giant bluefin appear off area waters with several boated. Inshore scenes yield speckled trout and red drum while surf fishing brings Virginia mullet and over slot red drum. False albacore line beaches, bottom fishing nets grouper and sea bass, with Gulf Stream trips for king mackerel and wahoo.
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Bobby Bourquin
Crystal Coast
Teether Charters
Shackleford Banks
Cape Look
Bear Island
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Jones
Lenoir
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Pender
N.C
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Ed Wall
Gatehouse Media
edwall@embargymail
Edwalloutdoors
Gatehouse
Area Fishing Report
Marc Maus
Topsail Island
Joe Johnston
Eastern Outfitters
Emerald Isle
Swansboro
Morehead City
Jeff Cronk
Bett’s
Berkley Gulp
Carolina
Life Charters
Bill Dillon
Beagle Sport Fishing Charters
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