Electric boats mix with wildlife shows in Down East
Thomas J. Hesselink of Budsin Woodcraft builds mahogany and ash electric boats like the Lightning Bug, selling for 11,900. his craft appears at Beaufort, Annapolis, Raleigh and international shows. The weekend also highlighted the East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and a growing interest in electric propulsion for small craft.
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Carteret County
Thomas J. Hesselink
Marshallberg
Hesselink
Bucky Dennis
Roaring Gap
North Carolina Mountains
Dennis
Jarrett Bay
Roaring Gap Lake
Germany
France
New York
Catskill Mountains
Georgia
Beaufort
Annapolis
Raleigh
Budsin Woodcraft
Wisconsin
Sudan Temple
Boy Scouts
Down East Hunting Retriever Club
Bicentennial Park
The
Sun Journal
N.C
North Carolina
Do fishfinders really aid fishing or are they magic
Paul Wachter, a local fisherman, explains fishfinders and depthfinders, detailing flashers, sonar units, and LCD models. He notes they can reveal bottom structure and bait, but are not essential for catching fish. He advises buying affordable models and using dealer installation and service.
Safety rules tighten as new life jacket law takes effect
Officials eye boating safety ahead of a May 1 federal rule requiring one wearable PFD per person aboard and child wear mandates. The NMMA notes most fatalities stem from drowning and overloading remains a major risk with capacity plates and brewer guidelines emphasized.
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Atlanta
National Marine Manufacturers Association
Dottie
Tucker
National Safeing Council
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
NMMA
North Carolina wildlife sets deer bear seasons for eastern counties
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission announces fall deer seasons in eastern counties with bow Sept 11 and gun Oct 16 start dates. Bear seasons gain three days in northeastern areas Craven Jones Pamlico with Nov 13-18 and Dec 11-13, plus southeastern Carteret running Nov 13-Jan 1. Details for other species and hunts appear in the 1995 96 Regulations Digest due July 1.
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North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
North Carolina
Craven
Jones
Pamlico
Carteret
Wildlife Commission
Commission
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mike Seamster
Turkey
Carl Betsill
The
Outdoor notes mix surveys on hunting kill reporting
Turkey season runs April 8 to May 6. Hammocks ferry at Hammocks Beach State Park begins weekend service to Bear Island, then expands season through May and September with daily trips Memorial Day to Labor Day. Fees are $2 adults and $1 under 12. Other listings include Grifton Shad Festival Bass Tournament, Croatan Canoe Club trip, Albemarle Archers tournament, and S&D Gun Shows with contact details.
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Hammocks Beach State Park
Bear Island
Barrier Island
Sam Bland
Craven, Jones, Onslow
Carteret
North Carolina
Lawson Creek Park
New Bern
New Croatan Canoe Club
Trent Rive
Trenton
Pollocksville
Mike Hurley
Albemarle Archers
Edenton
Down East Archery Association
S&d
Lenoir County
Sun Journal
P.O. Box
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Bass Report
Bass Anglers Sportsman Society
National Safety Council
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Penny
Arnalb
BPO
T.V. View
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TN. View
Chamber
Vintage
James
Buck’s Place
Simmons Street
Kruella Deville
CitySide Café
Sheraton Front Desk
Sheraton Grand
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