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freshWater fishing

Trends for SC

hunting dogs

safe handling

Tuning Up the Hounds

2016-17

of Wild Game Birds

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nC & sC hunting + Fishing Changes in Law For 2016-17 season

2016-17 hunting & fishing guide for the carolinas FRESHWATER FISHING

Trends for SC

HUNTING DOGS

SAFE HANDLING

Tuning Up the Hounds

2016-17

of Wild Game Birds

While not a complete list, the folloWing are significant changes for the upcoming season. for more changes see ncWildlife.org & dnr.sc.gov

north carolina hunting

it is unlawful to take a black bear cub weighing less than 75 pounds. this minimum weight limit is an increase from previous years. the number of days hunters can use unprocessed foods to take black bears has been expanded. refer to page 12 for additional information. the black bear hunting season in brunswick and columbus counties is the second monday in november through January 2. Due to a change in federal rules, youth ages 16 & 17 are now allowed to participate during two special youth waterfowl hunting days. previously, participation was limited to youth under the age of 16. youth Waterfowl hunting Days for the 2016–17 season have been set for feb. 4 and feb. 11, 2017. those ages 16 & 17 hunting on youth waterfowl days must possess the appropriate valid hunting and privilege licenses, federal duck stamp, and hip certification.

other

the nc Wildlife resources commission established the nc turn-in-poachers (tip)

reward program as a silent witness, anti-poaching program that encourages the public to report any suspicious activity or knowledge about poaching violations. the multi-optioned reporting system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. on July 8, 2015 the outdoor heritage act was signed into law, which created an outdoor heritage advisory council and establishes a trust fund. the north carolina outdoor heritage trust fund will provide for the expansion of opportunities for youth, ages 16 and younger, of outdoor recreational activities, including but not limited to fishing, horseback riding, camping, hiking and bird watching in order to preserve north carolina’s outdoor heritage for future generations. the nc Wildlife resources commission offers free courses, seminars & workshops to novice sportsmen & women and educators. courses offered include: becoming an outdoors Woman, hunting and fishing skill-based seminars, hunter & boater education courses, Wildlife & educator Workshops. for more, visit ncwildlife.org/ learning

subscribe to nc Wildlife update at ncwildlife.org/enews. this electronic newsletter is designed to keep north carolina hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts informed of agencyrelated news. sent to subscribers on a periodic basis, the newsletter contains information on hunting, fishing, trapping and boating, legislative updates, news releases, classes, workshops and other events hosted or sponsored by the nc Wildlife resources commission.

south carolina hunting

the daily bag limit for mourning doves has changed to 12 birds per day per hunter. h. 4743 lake conastee wildlife refuge, greenville county Effective 05/23/16 the new law makes it unlawful to hunt, trap, take, gather, harvest, or molest any plants, animals, or artifacts on the lands of lake conestee nature park, except for purposes of habitat management or research. all hunting, trapping, taking and collection of plants, animals, and artifacts is unlawful except as permitted by the foundation.

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h. 4709 cobia limits Effective 04/29/16 the new law changes the limits for cobia in the southern cobia management Zone. subject to the size limit established by federal regulation, possession of cobia caught in the southern cobia management Zone is limited to one per person per day, and no more than three per boat per day, from June 1 to april 30. it is unlawful to take and possess cobia in the southern cobia management Zone from may 1 to may 31, and at any time federal regulations provide for the closure of the recreational cobia season in the waters of the south atlantic ocean. s. 1030 american eel catch & size limits Effective 06/03/16 the new law makes it unlawful for a recreational fisherman to take more than 25 american eel (anguilla rostrata) a day, and each american eel must be at least nine inches long. Courtesy of nc wildlife resources commission & sc department of

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good to know health

wildly healthy: why wild game is good for you

Who knew wild game could be that much more healthy for you? When compared with domesticated and farm-raised animals, wild game meats have health benefits that are wonderful for you.

Wild game encompasses anything from wild turkey to venison, bison, rabbit, elk, and beyond. The added health factor comes into play because wild game animals eat a very natural and healthy diet on a regular basis and are very active, meaning there is less fat found on their bodies. And if we pair wild game meats with greens that come fresh from the ground — either from your own garden or from a local farmer’s market — you get even more nutritional eating with every bite! By eating fresh wild game meat and veggetables, you’ll get an array of vitamins, minerals, protein, and nutrients. Read on to find out all the health benefits of eating wild game.

Lower Fat Content Since wild game animals are more active in the wild, the meat found on them is leaner and thus have a lower fat content. What makes a significant difference between wild game versus domesticated animals is their diet — domesticated animals are often fed a diet of grain and/or corn, which increases the fat content considerably. Wild animals eat their greens — grass, green leaves, and plants — and so, their meat is leaner.

Lower Omega-6 Fatty Acids While feeding animals grain and corn ups their fat intake, it also increases their omega-6 fatty acid content. These fatty acids should not be mistaken for omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids increase inflammation in the body. This

kind of chronic inflammation can cause diabetes, cancer, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis. Since wild animals eat more greens — i.e. leaves, grass, and plants — the omega-6 fatty acid content is much less of a threat.

Higher Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development in the body. It’s a nutrient the body reacts very favorably to. Omega-3’s reduce inflammation and may help lower your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Studies have shown that wild game meat has a higher omega-3 fatty acid content than corn- or grain-fed beef.

good source of Protein, Iron & Zinc Lean protein is limitless when it comes to wild game meat. A 3-ounce serving of venison provides 22 g of protein, and a 3-ounce serving of bison has 24 g of protein! Similar to their rich, lean protein, wild game meats are great sources of iron and zinc. Iron ensures that we build enough red blood cells on a regular basis. A low level of iron causes fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and other symptoms. Zinc functions as an antioxidant and is important for immune system function and digestion.

Increased Antioxidants It depends on the type of wild game being eaten, however they usually have more antioxidants than domestically-bred animals.

Wild game has been shown to contain a range of healthy antioxidants like C and E, flavonoids and carotenoids. These are what are known as “plant nutrients” and they aid the human body in neutralizing free radicals which can help prevent a range of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and different types of cancer.

even more vitamins & Nutrients You can get a healthy serving of vitamins and nutrients like vitamin B12 and riboflavin from eating wild game meat. Vitamin B12 and riboflavin have some healthy attributes we should all get on a regular basis. They boost your immune system, help your body’s red blood cells function properly, and help the body’s tissues repair themselves. These vitamins and nutrients give the body an overall healthy state and renewed energy, while also helping to prevent osteoporosis and heart disease.

Preparation While it is healthier than domesticated meats, game meat does have similar amounts of cholesterol, with about 50 - 75 mg per 100g serving, according to the Mayo Clinic. With that in mind, it’s important to prepare your meat properly if you want to get the most out of its health benefits. Instead of frying it in flour and oil, grill or roast your game meat. sources: mayoclinic.com, healthygamefood.com

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taxidermy taxidermy

more than stuffing & mounting

The modern practice of taxidermy incorporates a multitude of skills like carpentry, woodworking, tanning, molding and casting, but a good taxidermist also must possess artistic talent.

In a modern deer head mount, for example, the only actual parts of the animal used are the antlers and the skin. All of the other organs and tissues are recreated with man-made materials. The eyes are made from glass, the eyelids are sculpted from clay, the nose and mouth are sculpted from epoxy or wax, and the mannequin or “form” is made from polyurethane foam. Selecting a qualified taxidermist to preserve your hunting trophy is not an easy decision. Taxidermists have varying experience, skills and methodology. Some are meticulous in detail and preservation. Then there are others who just stuff and mount. When choosing someone to preserve your prize, realize that there are no standardized industry criteria that result in the same quality and results for everyone. Taxidermy is a skill just like any other and it takes time to learn and perfect the craft. The

main goal is to find someone that will make you proud of what you mount on the wall. During your selection, there are certain factors to consider. One important thing is price. Remember the old adage, “You get what you pay for.” Low pricing or discount pricing is a good indication of poor quality and lack of experience. Someone who charges a higher rate typically understands the time that goes into a good quality job, has great ability and prices accordingly. Though price is an important factor it shouldn’t be the primary one. Time is another factor. Most good taxidermists are backlogged. Patience will pay off in the end. Six months to a year is not uncommon for a good taxidermist. A rush job will not deliver quality results. Ability is the main consideration here. You want to choose someone who will make your trophy look “alive” and in it’s natural state. When choosing a taxidermist, ALWAYS ask to look at their

previous work. Check for the details like the eyes, nose, mouth, ears, etc. Don’t hesitate to ask for references. If the potential taxidermist balks at that, find someone else. Many state or national organizations hold seminars and workshops to help their membership improve. They also have certification programs that have a list of qualifications to be considered a Certified Taxidermist. Ask if the potential has participated in any of the seminars and is making continuous efforts to improve their skills. These tips should help you with your decision. If you want your trophy to be a trophy that everyone can marvel at, take your time in deciding who to use. If you have to wait for the right time to shoot, which as all hunters know takes patience, the search for the best taxidermist can be just as important. written by scott goodblatt

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dates + bag limits

big game

bear

Daily limit 1; No sow with cubs, no bears 100 lbs. or less (Party Dog Hunts from Oct. 24-30, 5 bears per party)

(game Zone 1 only) still hunt (no dogs): oct. 17-23; party Dog hunts: oct. 24-30 deer

Game Zones 1 & 2: Buck Limit: 2 per day, 5 per season (all methods and hunt periods combined) Antlerless Limit: One (1) per day on either-sex days or with individual antlerless deer tag. (See dnr.sc.gov for other game zones)

small game

raccoon + opossum Raccoons: 3 per party per day Opossums: No daily limit

private lands: sept. 15, 2016 - march 15, 2017 (guns & dogs) march 16 - sept. 14, 2017 (dogs only) Wma: sept. 15-mar. 1 (guns & dogs, night only) sQuirrel

Daily limit 10; no possession or season limits

oct. 1-mar. 1 (guns & dogs); mar. 2-sept. 30 (dogs only)

groundhog, nutria, + coyote No closed season or bag limit.

pheasant (male)

Daily limit 3; Possession 6; Season 30

nov. 24 - feb. 1 fox No limit

mar. 2-nov.23, 2016 (dogs only); nov. 24-mar. 1 (guns & dogs); mar. 2-nov. 22, 2017 (dogs only) beaver

primitive weapons: oct. 1 - 10 (muzzle-loader buck only, archery either sex); gun: oct. 11-Jan 1 (buck only); either sex: Zone 1: nov. 12, 19, 26; Zone 2: oct. 15, nov. 12, 19, 26; Dec. 31; Jan. 1

rabbit Daily limit 5; no possession or season limits mar. 2 - nov. 23, 2016 (dogs only); nov. 24-mar. 1, 2017 (guns & dogs); mar. 2-nov. 22, 2017 (dogs only)

No limit

Quail

No limits

Wild turkey

Daily limit 12; no possession or season limits

Statewide limit 3 gobblers (no more than 2 per day).

private lands statewide: march 20 - may 5 Wma lands statewide: april 1 - may 5 Some WMA’s may be more restrictive. (See dnr.sc.gov for speciﬁed limits)

Wild hog

Game Zone 1 WMAs - Greenville, Oconee, Pickens (portions of Greenville, Oconee & Pickens North of Game Zone 2 line)

special hunts with dogs (handguns only): January 2 10, march 20 - 28

mar. 2 -nov. 20, 2016 (dogs only); nov. 21 -mar. 1, 2017 (guns & dogs); mar. 2 -nov. 19, 2017 (dogs only) grouse

Daily limit 3; no possession or season limits

nov. 24 - march 1 (game zone 1 only) bobcat, mink, muskrat, skunk, otter, + Weasel No limits

nov. 24 - march 1

year round; sept. 1 - march 1 (Wma areas) croW

nov. 1 - march 1 game birds + WaterfoWl early season

mourning dove

Daily bag 15; Possession limit 45

sept. 3 - oct. 15; nov. 12 - 26; Dec. 15 - Jan. 15, 2017 king, clapper, sora + virginia rails

(King &Clapper Rails) Daily bag 15; Possession limit 45 (Sora & Virginia Rails) Daily bag 25; Possession limit 75

sept. 17 – sept. 21; oct. 15 – Dec. 18

Woodcock

Daily bag 3; Possession limit 9

Dec. 18 - Jan. 31 common snipe Daily bag 8; Possession limit 24

nov. 14 - feb. 28 gallinule + moorhens Daily bag 15; Possession limit 45

mergansers

Daily limit 5; (only 1 hooded merganser); Possession limit 15 (3 hooded mergansers)

nov. 19 – nov. 26; Dec. 10 – Jan. 29 coots

Daily limit 15; Possession limit 45

nov. 19 – nov. 26; Dec. 10 – Jan. 29 sea ducks

canada geese

7 daily bag (not to include more than 4 scoters) 21 total possession (not to include more than 12 scoters)

Daily bag 15 (Sept 1-30); 5 Total, No More than 2 WhiteFronted Geese Possession (remainder of season) limit 45

nov. 19 – nov. 26; Dec. 10 – Jan. 29

sept. 1 - sept. 30; nov. 19 - nov. 26; Dec. 10 - Jan. 29; feb.12 - feb. 27.

canada geese nov. 19 - nov. 26; Dec. 10 - Jan. 29; feb.12 - feb. 27

game birds + WaterfoWl late season

White-fronted + snoW geese

sept. 17 - sept. 21; oct. 15 - Dec. 18

ducks

6 total, including no more than 4 mallards (2 hens), 2 pintails, 1 fulvous whistling duck, 1 black-bellied whistling duck, 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 2 scaup, and (1 black duck or 1 mottled duck); 18 total, including no more than 12 mallards (6 hens), 6 pintails, 3 fulvous whistling ducks, 3 black-bellied whistling ducks, 9 wood ducks, 6 redheads, 6 canvasbacks, 6 scaup and (3 black ducks or 3 mottled ducks or total of 3 of the species combined).

nov. 19 – nov. 26; Dec. 10 – Jan. 29

Daily limit 25; No possession limit

nov. 19 – nov. 26; Dec. 10 – Jan. 29; feb.12 - feb. 27 brant

Daily limit 2; Possession limit 6

nov. 19 – nov. 26; Dec. 10 – Jan. 29 state youth day nov. 12, 2016 federal youth days feb. 4, 2017 & feb. 11, 2017

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western dates + bag limits

big game

rabbit

bear

Daily limit 5; No possession or season limits; Extended Season for Take by Falconry – Daily limit 3; Possession limit 6

oct. 17 – nov. 19; Dec. 12 – Jan. 2

nov. 19 – feb. 28; extended season for take by falconry: oct. 7 - feb. 28

Daily limit 1; Season limit 1

deer

counties: gun season extended to Jan. 2)

groundhog, nutria, coyote, skunk, armadillo & feral sWine no closed season or bag limit except in hyde, beaufort,Washington, Dare and tyrrell counties. in those five counties coyote hunting at night is prohibited.

Wild turkey

bobcat

No daily limit; Season limit 6 (2 antlered)

archery: sept. 10 – oct. 2 and oct. 16 – nov. 20 blackpowder: oct. 3 – oct. 15 gun: nov. 21 – Dec. 10 (Cleveland, Rutherford & Polk

Daily limit 1; Possession limit 2; Annual limit 2

No limits

youth season (male or bearded turkey only): apr. 1 – may 7 statewide season (male or bearded turkey only): apr. 8 – may 6

oct. 17 - feb. 28

small game

croW

raccoon & opossum

Opossum: No bag limits; Raccoon daily limit 3; No possession or season limits

oct. 17 (at sunrise) - feb. 28 Quail

Daily limit 6; Possession 12; Season, no limit

nov. 19 - feb. 28 grouse Daily limit 3; Possession 6; Season 30

pheasant Daily limit 3; Possession 6; Season 30

nov. 12 - feb. 1 No restrictions

aug 1 - feb. 28: Wed., fri. and sat. of each week plus labor Day, thanksgiving Day, christmas Day, new year’s Day & mlk, Jr. Day (unless a sunday); June 1 - Jul. 30: Wed., fri. and sat. of each week plus independence Day.

dove

Daily bag 15; Possession limit 45; Extended Falconry Seasons— Daily bag 3; Possession limit 9 (Oct. 15 - 31)

sept. 3 – oct. 8; nov. 21 – Jan. 14 king + clapper rails

Daily bag 15; Possession limit 45; Extended Falconry Season— Daily bag 3; Possession limit 9 (Dec. 3 – Jan. 7)

sept. 1 – oct. 1; oct. 14 – nov. 21 sora + virginia rails

Daily bag 25; Possession limit 75; Extended Falconry Season Daily bag 3; Possession limit 9 (Dec. 3 – Jan. 7)

sept. 1 – oct. 1; oct. 14 – nov. 21 gallinule + moorhens

sQuirrel

oct. 1 - march 31 applies to domestically raised birds (mallard ducks and upland game birds) only.

oct. 5 - 8; nov. 12 - Dec. 3; Dec. 17 – Jan. 28 light geese

25, no possession limit

regular season: oct. 11 - feb. 11; conservation order season: feb . 13 - mar. 31 By permit only

sept. 1 – oct. 1; oct. 14 – nov. 21

oct. 5 - 8; nov. 12 - Dec. 3; Dec. 17 – Jan. 28

Woodcock

Daily bag 3; Possession limit 9

common snipe

controlled hunting preserves

6 ducks with no more than: 4 scoters 2 scaup 4 mallards (only 2 can be hen mallards) 3 wood ducks 2 redheads 1 black or mottled duck (season closed until Nov. 19) 2 canvasbacks 2 pintails 1 fulvous whistling duck Season on harlequin ducks is closed

mergansers

nov. 12 - Jan. 2; Jan. 7 - Jan. 28

Limited to certain counties: Daily limit 2; Season 10

for waterfowl seasons occurring after 9/30 (possession limits are 3 times the daily bag unless otherwise noted): ducks

Daily bag 15; Possession limit 45; Extended Falconry Season— Daily bag 3; Possession limit 9 (Dec. 3 – Jan. 7)

fox

No wild turkey may be taken. No limits (domestically raised birds only); no wild turkey

gray and red (statewide): oct. 17 - feb. 28

for webless migratory game birds & waterfowl seasons beginning prior to 10/1:

Dec. 15 – Jan. 28 extended falconry season: nov. 5 – Dec. 3 & feb. 1 – feb. 28

oct. 17 - feb. 28 Gray & Red – Daily limit 8; No possession or season limits;

game birds + WaterfoWl

5 mergansers (2 hooded mergansers)

coots 15 coots

oct. 5 - 8; nov. 12 - Dec. 3; Dec. 17 – Jan. 28 dark geese

Daily bag 8; Possession limit 24

5 in Resident Hunt and Southern James Bay zones; 1 in Northeast Hunt Zone

nov. 14 - feb. 28

oct. 5-15; nov. 12 - Dec. 3; Dec. 17 - feb. 11

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nC hunting man’s best friend

i am oLd...

you know, one of these days, if we live long enough, we will all say, “i am old.” then what?

As I write this I realize that my “Golden Years” are right around the corner. I’m not 10 feet tall and bullet proof any more. My patience is thin, and my stamina, on a scale of 1 to 10 is about a 6. I can remember, when I was 16, I would work all day, and coon hunt all night. Those days are behind me now. One day, I will just sit in the truck, listen to the dogs run, and hear somebody else’s gun fire as it hits its mark and brings in the opening of another hunting season. I also know that one day it all will just be good memories. I’ll stay home, wish that I was a much younger man, drink my coffee, and wait on someone to come by my house and tell a big tale of how the opening day of hunting season was a success. I will realize that life has been good, full of excitement, and that I have a good wife and family, who will let me tale my hunting tales, for the one thousandth time, til I close my eyes for eternity.

The same goes for Max. Max is my Leopard Hound. I got him when he was 2, and my hair was dark brown. He is now coming on 14, that’s 98 for you and me, and my hair is more salt than pepper. When Max was young he ran more deer than any dog in the state, while we were hog or bear hunting. I have climbed many mountains, walked thru fields of briars, swam many a swamp, killed lots of snakes, to get to a hog or bear that had not outsmarted my best friend. Hunting with Max was some of the most fun I ever had with my britches on! I should have an honorary Doctor’s degree for as many shots, stitches, and staples I’ve put in that hound. One time I crawled on my belly thru thick brush with Max on my back to get him the medical attention he needed. Many of my greatest hunting memories are with my best friend. Now he’s old. His eyesight is failing. The spirit is willing but the flesh is

weak. Now what? What do I do with an old hound that needs a lot of attention? I love him. I let him know every day that every time he ran thru the woods, barked his head off, until I got to him, was not in vain. I let him know that I am thankful for every animal he bayed or treed, that made me the hunter I am today. I make sure he knows that when time closes in and it’s his time to leave this world, that I am a much better hunter and person because of him. We have walked many a mile. Two North Carolina State bear and a 500 pound hog were just a few of the things this hound let me share with him. I can’t help but love him for that. For now, I will drink lots of coffee on my porch, take many a slow walk and share a ton of memories with my old friend Max. I love you, ol’ boy!

rick Jenkins HUNTING REGULATIONS & INFORMATION Written by

2016 – 2017 BEAR SEASON Max, my 14 year old leopard hound, my old hunting buddy, and my best friend.

2016-17 north CaroLina bear season maP

Black Bear Sanctuaries Oct. 17 – Nov. 19 & Dec. 12 – Jan. 2 Nov. 19 – Jan. 2 Nov. 12 – Jan. 2 Oct. 15 – Jan. 2 Nov. 12 – Nov. 19 & Dec. 12 – Dec. 24 Nov. 14 – Nov. 19 & Dec. 12 – Dec. 24 Nov. 14 – Jan. 2 Dec. 5 – 24 Nov. 11 – Nov. 19 & Dec. 12 – Dec. 24

bear hunters: become a bear cooperator and receive a free, blaze orange hunting hat by submitting the premolars from your bear. call 919-707-0050 for more information. Courtesy of nc wildlife resources commission

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NC recreational shooting public + private

shooting ranges

BUNCOMBE COUNTY

on target indoor range asheville 828-274-0028 public access asheville practical shooting association lake lure • 828-691-0801 shootasheville.com private/membership only haywood COUNTY

wayne e. smith shooting range (formerly cold mountain shooting range) canton 828-648-0008 WRC public access promote safe shooting sports - here’s a list of the ranges to visit in wnc

right-on-target family archery waynesville • 828-926-8307 right-on-target.com public access

henderson COUNTY

rex’s indoor range east flat rock • 828-696-9838 rexsgunrange.com public access madison COUNTY

fowler farms sporting clays & game preserve hot springs • 828-622-7380 fowlerfarmssportingclays.com public access yancey COUNTY

triggers traps + trout Burnsville • 828-777-0357 triggers-traps-trout.com public access information provided by the hunting

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black bears bears

do bears really hibernate? Hibernation Means Different Things to Different Animals

Do bears really hibernate? This is a question I often hear from the general public and even other wildlife biologists. When I answer yes, many people next ask, “do they really hibernate in North Carolina, or is this just a northern behavior”? Well, the answer is that bears hibernate throughout North America and certainly in North Carolina. However, the process is very different from what is considered “normal” hibernation exhibited by rodents and bats. To understand this issue, we first need to define the process of hibernation. In its simplest definition, hibernation is a specialized reduction in metabolism brought about by low food availability and/or low temperatures. Several body changes can occur during hibernation. These include lower heart rates, constriction of blood vessels, suppressed shivering, reduced breathing, and lower oxygen consumption. Another process common during hibernation is known as adaptive hypothermia. This is a process by which an animal lowers its body temperature in order to conserve energy. Different species may utilize different degrees and combinations of the previously mentioned metabolic processes. Many species of rodents and bats drop their body temperatures very dramatically, some to near freezing. Bears on the other hand only drop their body temperatures by 10-15 degrees in most cases. As a result, bears are somewhat wakeful sleepers and are capable of abandoning a

den if seriously disturbed whereas many rodents are so deep in hibernation that they can be handled without waking. Most hibernating mammals, such as woodchucks (ground hogs to most North Carolinians), must arouse from hibernation periodically to feed, urinate, and defecate. Herein lies the main difference in bear and rodent hibernation. Bears have the ability to remain stationary for longer periods than rodents without feeding or eliminating waste. In northern areas of the U.S. and Canada, bears hibernate as long as 8 months without moving from their den. In the South, bears exhibit the same characteristics, only for shorter time periods. The build-up of waste that bears somehow process would kill most animals if they did not arouse from hibernation to handle normal bodily functions. Furthermore, the long periods of inactivity would result in degradation of bones and muscles for nonhibernating animals. Bears however exit their winter dens strong and healthy after long periods of inactivity. Whatever you call the process in bears, it is a truly remarkable physiological achievement. Medical doctors are attempting to understand bear hibernation better in order to help patients suffering from kidney dysfunction and bone degradation. What about bears in North Carolina? Based on hundreds of radio-collared black bears studied across the state, we know that the vast majority of our bears hibernate. Females typically hibernate longer than males. North Carolina’s bears

just do it for shorter time periods than their northern cousins. Bears studied in eastern North Carolina by radio-telemetry entered dens as early as November and as late as January. These same bears exited dens as early as February and as late as April. This results in the possibility of bear sightings and roadkills in all months and the misconception that coastal bears do not hibernate. Only human disturbance interrupts these periods of hibernation in North Carolina’s bears. Female bears give birth during hibernation and nurse their cubs through a period of helplessness. The female “hibernates” throughout the entire process, and unless disturbed, she will not leave the den until she brings her cubs out of the den in the spring. By that time, the cubs can walk and follow the mother as she feeds. The next time someone says black bears do not “hibernate”, please tell them that whatever you wish to call the process, bears do enter a long period of physical inactivity and exhibit some amazing physiological responses to low food availability and temperatures. In many ways, their ability to hibernate for long periods without feeding or eliminating waste is more advanced and remarkable than what has been considered “normal” hibernation involving periodic arousal to move about and feed. written by Mark D. Jones, Agricultural Liaison Biologist, former Black Bear Biologist. Courtesy of NC Wildlife Resources

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fishing For a low cost, yet effective, bobber for light-tackle fishing, grab a foam earplug. Just thread your hook through the plug and slide it to the desired position on the line. Another cheap slip bobber idea: recycle a wine cork! Just drill a small hole through the center of the cork and insert a cut-to-size plastic coffee stirrer. You can epoxy the stirrer in place & even paint the cork if you want to. Be careful and quick when removing the hook. Just twist the hook while pushing it toward the bend. Use pliers or other

special tools if the hook is deep in the mouth. With treble hooks, remove one barb at a time. If the fish swallows the hook, cut the line inside of the mouth and release the fish without removing the hook. If you find yourself out on the water with a big catch and no scale or even measuring tape, cut a piece of fishing line the same length and girth as the fish. You can measure the line when you get home and have a record of your catch. Rather than turning away from the wind, work with it. Remember that most fish will turn to face the wind, waiting for food to come to them. If you present your bait in the same natural manner, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to increase your odds & a catch!

More than 44 million Americans, 6 years of age and older, enjoy fishing every year. An average angler spends $1,046 every year on the sport. Americans fish 557 million days per year. More than 38 million Americans hunt and fish. Over one quarter of all anglers are female. Researchers studying walleye vision found that orange is the color most visible to walleyes, followed by yellow and yellow green. Surprisingly, red is the least visible color. No wonder the most savvy walleye anglers have tackle boxes full of orange and chartreuse lures. Fish use a variety of low-pitched sounds to convey messages to each other. They moan, grunt, croak, boom, hiss, whistle,

creak, shriek, and wail. They rattle their bones and gnash their teeth. However, fish do not have vocal chords. They use other parts of their bodies to make noises, such as vibrating muscles against their swim bladder. Fish have sleep-like periods where they have lowered response to stimuli, slowed physical activity, and reduced metabolism but they do not share the same changes in brain waves as humans do when they sleep.

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recipes Bear marinade ingredients 2 cups claret or other wine 2 cups vinegar (or 4 cups of either) 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 bay leaf 2 whole cloves Pinch of salt 1 tbsp. whole black pepper

Combine all ingredients and pour over meat.

Braised Bear with Sweet Potato ingredients 4 lbs. bear steak 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 med. onion, minced

A fish does not add new scales as it grows, but the scales it has increase in size. In this way, growth rings are formed and the rings reveal the age of a fish.

3 stalks celery and leaves, chopped 6 raw sweet potatoes, sliced lengthwise

Cut bear meat into one-inch cubes, as for stew. Brown meat in bacon drippings or vegetable oil and put in roasting pan. Add 1/2 cup water and the minced garlic, minced onion, and chopped celery. Cover the stew and bake in oven at 350 degrees F. Add water as needed during cooking time. How long the meat needs to cook depends on the age of the animal. However, after 2 hours, check for tenderness. When the meat begins to get tender, add the raw sweet potatoes. Add water as necessary. Cover and cook until meat and potatoes are done.

Bear meatballs ingredients 2 lbs. ground bear meat 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 tbsp. milk

Mix. Form into balls. Brown in oil in frying pan. Add 2 tbsp. flour and enough water (8-16 oz.) to make gravy and simmer for 1 hour.

Beaver or Raccoon Roast with Barbecue Sauce ingredients 1 small to medium beaver or raccoon cut into serving size pieces 1/2 tsp. salt 1 teaspoon instant minced onion 3 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 cup chili sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 ( 7 oz.) bottle of beer or pickle juice

Place pieces of beaver or raccoon in a foil-lined roasting pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and roast, covered for a half hour. Meanwhile, mix other ingredients in a small bowl for barbecue sauce. After meat has roasted a half hour, uncover and pour barbecue sauce over the pieces. Then roast, uncovered, for another half hour to an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;until tender. Baste several times during cooking, using your barbecue sauce. Courtesy of ncsu.edu

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freshwater fishing trends for sc The latest in freshwater ﬁshing trends for south Carolina’s lakes.

mountains area

are about 60-100 feet deep and both spoons and live bait should fish.

lake Jocassee

lake keowee

Updated September 29 trout: Guide Sam Jones (864-2809056) reports that trout fishing is pretty slow, with more bass than trout being caught recently. Fish

Updated September 28 Bass: Slow to fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that fishing seems to have gotten tougher again, and with water temperatures still very warm there

isn’t a lot of catching going on. The major pattern seems to be throwing topwater lures and looking for schooling activity.

lake hartwell

Updated September 28 Bass: Slow to fair. Guide Brad Fowler reports that bass fishing remains

pretty tough, but at times fish are eating topwater lures like Spooks and flukes. There has also been some schooling activity. Striped and Hybrid Bass: Fair. Guide Chip Hamilton (864-304-9011) reports that striper fishing is starting to pick up. Down-lining live herring 30-40

feet deep has been the best pattern, and schooling activity is coming on. catﬁsh: Slow to fair. Captain Bill Plumley (864-287-2120) reports that channel catfish are scattered out in fairly deep water and particularly at night they will eat dip baits, cut bait, worms and more.

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freshwater fishing trends for sc crappie: Slow. Captain Bill Plumley reports that crappie fishing is slow but the best bet is fishing around deep brush or at night around lighted bridges.

piedmont area

lake Russell

Updated September 28 Striped Bass: Good. Guide Wendell Wilson (706-283-3336) reports that they have caught some nice striper down-lining live herring in the lower lake. Bass: Fair to good. Guide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) reports that he is catching good numbers of small to medium-sized spotted bass fishing a drop shot around deeper timber. To target largemouth anglers should head to the backs of the creeks. Schooling activity continues to pick up. crappie: Fair to good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that some very nice crappie are being slow-trolling minnows around timber. catﬁsh: Fair to good. Guide Wendell Wilson reports that channel catfish can be caught off deeper points on cut herring.

lake Thurmond

Updated September 30 Striper and Hybrids: Good. Captain William Sasser (864-333-2000) reports that his boat is catching nice fish about 60 feet deep with down-lined live herring. Schooling activity is still only sporadic. crappie: Good. Captain William Sasser reports that some nice crappie are being caught in about 25 feet of water around brush. Bass: Fair. Buckeye Lures and Cody Byers reports that there is some sporadic schooling activity first thing, and fish can also be caught on buzzbaits fished around the banks. Once temperatures drop fish should stay shallow longer but for now they are returning to deep water once the sun gets up.

lake Wylie

Updated September 30 Perch: Excellent. Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports that there has been some very good perch fishing in the evenings with small shad. Both numbers and goodsized fish are being caught. Bass: Slow. Guide and FLW Angler Bryan New (704-421-5868) reports

that fishing is very tough, and in a 60plus boat tournament last weekend only one angler caught a limit both days. The winning angler fished a crankbait in the backs of creeks, and it’s worth keeping your eyes open for schooling activity.

midlands area

lake greenwood

Updated September 29 catﬁsh: Good. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) reports that the catfish bite has improved on Lake Greenwood. Channel catfish are being caught drifting with cut herring and shad, and flatheads are being caught anchoring with live bream and perch. Bass: Fair. Stan Gunter reports that bass should be making a seasonal move to shallower water as temperatures drop. Buzzbaits, floating worms and shakey head worms fished around the bank and shoreline cover will catch fish.

lake monticello

Updated September 28 catﬁsh: Fair. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) reports that the big fish bite is improving, although

sc fishing it’s still not where it will be soon. Anchoring on humps and fishing cut bait on the bottom is the best technique. Fish can still be caught free-line drifting with small pieces of herring or shrimp. Bass: Slow. Andy Wicker reports that bass fishing is still very tough on Lake Monticello, and unfortunately fishing shouldn’t improve for few more weeks. Some fish can still be picked up around deeper humps and points on spoons and crankbaits, but there is no known hot pattern right now.

lake murray

Updated September 28 Striped bass: Good. Captain Brad Taylor (803-331-1354) reports that fishing continues to be good 30-40 feet deep on down-lined herring. Schooling activity is beginning to pick up. Bass: Fair. Captain Doug Lown reports that more fish have headed to the bank in the last week where they can be caught on buzzbaits and worms. Other fish are still offshore where at times they will eat topwater lures. catﬁsh: Fair. Captain Chris Simpson (864-992-2352) reports that fishing is

American shad

brook trout

striped bass

blueback herring hybrid bass

brown trout

threadfin shad gizzard shad

redfin pickerel

hickory shad

white bass common carp

chain pickerel

crappie: Slow to fair. Captain Brad reports that crappie are being caught on minnows fished over brush up the lake along the main river channel. .

lake Wateree

Updated September 28 crappie: Good. Will Hinson advises that fish are still in brush along the main river channel and some good fish are being caught. Minnows will catch fish but Fish Stalker Jigs have been working very well. catﬁsh: Fair to good. Captain Rodger Taylor (803-517-7828) reports that the best pattern is drifting along the main channel in the mid-lake area with cut white perch or shad. Some fish can also be caught early and late anchoring in the shallows, and the heat of the day is generally a slow – and uncomfortable – time to fish. Bass: Slow. Dearal Rodgers reports that tournament weights continue to be low, and getting bit is tough. A deep bite continues to be pretty much non-existent, and the fish are being caught around shallow cover on jigs, spinnerbaits or soft plastics.

santee Cooper system

South Carolina Freshwater Fishes rainbow trout

starting to pick up, and drifting cut herring on flats is the best way to catch fish right now.

bowfin

yellow perch

Updated September 29 catﬁsh: Fair to good. Captain Jim Glenn (843-825-4239) and Captain Steve English (843-729-4044) concur that the lake has a lot of small blue catfish right now. They can be caught on cut baits as well as worms and other bait. Bigger fish can also be picked up at a variety of depths, with nighttime often offering the best action. crappie: Fair. Captain Steve English reports that crappie fishing is good some days and tougher others. Minnows and jigs are both catching fish, and crappie are over shallower brush in the upper lake but deeper brush in the lower lake. Bass: Fair. Steve Harmon reports that once temperatures drop bass fishing should get good as fish move out of their deeper haunts and towards the banks. Frogs, spinnerbaits and plastic worms fished around shallow cover should all catch fish. Bream: Fair. Captain Steve English reports that bluegill are starting to stack up on brush piles where they will take crickets and worms, but the size just isn’t there yet. Courtesy of DNR.Sc.GOv

longnose gar spotted sucker

www.dnr.sc.gov/aquaticed

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free programs offered in pisgah in october

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering many workshops in October. The workshops are free, with the exception of the Beyond BOW: Fly-Fishing weekend for women on Oct. 21-23. All are open on first-come, first-serve basis and registration is required by registering online at ncwildlife.org

Oct. 11 – On the Water: East Fork French Broad 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to participants 12 and older. Participants will practice their fly-fishing skills under the supervision of experienced flyfishing instructors. Participants will learn about delayed-harvest trout regulations, wading, reading the water, fly selection, presentation, casting, knots and stream entomology. Equipment and materials will be provided. Participants will meet at the Exxon/Kountry Mart store in Rosman. Oct. 11 & Oct. 12 – Hunter Education Course 6 to 9 p.m. No minimum age. This twoday course will covered hunter responsibility and firearms and is accepted in every state in the United States. Attendees must be present both days.

Oct. 14 – Fishing the Dry Fly 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to participants 12 and older. Participants will learn techniques and tactics of angling with a dry fly — a challenging yet rewarding way to enhance a fly-fishing experience. This course will include sections on equipment, presentation skills for dry flies, dry fly selection for specific situations and adaption to selective trout. Participants should bring a bagged lunch. Oct. 15 – Outdoor Smart Phone Photography 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to participants 12 and older. Using their mobile devices, participants will learn the basics of photography and composition while focusing on wildlife and their habitats. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring their smart phone, tablet or other mobile device for a morning of clicking and learning. Oct. 17 – Nature Nuts: Nocturnal Animals 9 to 11 a.m. Open to ages 4-7. Come spend the morning with Pisgah Center staff and learn about the habits of nocturnal wildlife — animals that are active at night. Activities include a story, craft and time spent outside. Oct. 17 – Eco Explorers: Mountain Habitats 1 to 3 p.m. Open to participants 8 and older. Learn about the state’s rugged and beautiful mountains — from streams to cove forest habitats through hands-on exploration. Oct. 21-23 – Beyond BOW: Introduction to Fly Fishing. Open to women 18 and older.

This class is an extension of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program. Learn the basics of fly fishing, including knots, fly tying, casting and aquatic entomology. Participants will spend time on the water fishing. The cost is $225 per person and all equipment, materials and meals are provided. To register contact BB Gillen at 919-218-3638. Oct. 29 – Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to female participants 12 and up. Learn the basics of fly fishing, such as equipment, knots, casting and aquatic entomology. All materials will be provided. Participants should bring a lunch and non-slip shoes or waders. Limited to 6 participants. Sign up online (ncwildlife.org/ pisgah) for any program. In addition to the public programs listed here, the Commission offers group programs for 10 or more people. For more information on group programs or the public programs listed above, call 828-877-4423. The PCWE is located near Brevard, by the Davidson River in Transylvania County. The center features nature trails and 5 large aquariums representing aquatic mountain habitats. The center is adjacent to the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery, where trout are raised in 54 raceways. The center is open Mon - Sat from April - November and Mon Fri from December - March. Hours are 8am to 4:45pm. Courtesy of NC Wildlife Resources

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tuning up the hounds

“Tuning up the hounds” is a southern term that often has more than one meaning.

When I use this term it means that I hunt my coon hound in the off season to keep him in shape. So he will stay sharp on his tracking and treeing skills. So he don’t get lazy just laying around the yard til

the next coon season comes in. Now when someone else uses this term is when I get a little leary of the hounds they are talking about. You can go to all social media sites that discuss hounds and have them

for sale. UKC Classifieds, Facebook, IWANNA, even Craigslist has a link for hounds that are for sale. One good example of someone trying to sell their hound is: “4 year old Walker male. Big, booming, mouth,

great disposition, will load, kennel quiet, Just needs ‘tuning up.’” Translated this means.... 4 year old Treeing Walker Hound. BIG mouth, loves to play and ride in the truck. He sleeps all the time, and won’t bite a biscuit. Beware of houndsmen trying to pawn their dog off on you by using the term “tuning up.” Now let’s talk in brief about how you actually do keep your hound “tuned up.” It’s not very hard to do, it does take some of your time, but is full of enjoyment. Find a local coon club. They will be UKC or PKC licensed, they hold plenty of events for you to showcase your hounds ability, and you make plenty of friends. If you bear hunt, or bobcat hunt, and use hounds, some counties, in NC and SC, have “running seasons” for you to run your hounds. While other counties are open all year. Check your NC and SC hunting guide for the regulations. Let me just put my two cents worth in on how I keep my Leopard Hound, Blade, tuned up when coon season is out. I will show him and hunt him in the neighboring Hound Clubs that are having Bench Shows and Night Hunts. This keeps his hunting skills

sharpened and as he hunts with other hounds of his caliber or better he learns from hunting with them. While the nights are cool, I will hunt him a night or 2 a week by himself. I will not carry a firearm to harvest the coon because the season is out and I want to stay in the good grace of the local Game Warden. Now, what about when the nights are scorching hot in the summer? Do I just let him lay around with his tongue hanging out, paying no rent, and eating my food? Nay, nay... I still hunt him. Hunting a hound in the hot summer nights can cause serious health issues, but I use a method, that for the most part, takes care of that. I will set a box trap, within 200 yards of my home, bait it, and wait on that old Ringtail to take the bait. When he is caught in the trap, I will release him, night or day, and then go turn my hound loose. They will usually run the coon 200-300 yards and fall treed. The workout has done him good, he has learned to tree a coon night or day, and he is staying “tuned up” for the upcoming harvest season. Give it a try! It’s fun and you’ll be glad you did! Written by rick jenkins

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safe handling of wild game birds Cool the carcass quickly to retain flavor and maintain the quality of the bird. A temper-ature above 40 °F is meat’s worst enemy. Wipe out the cavity with a clean cloth or paper towel. Do not use grass or snow as this will contaminate the carcass. Allow air to circulate in the carcass by hanging or laying the bird in a well-ventilated place. In hot weather, place the birds individually in plastic bags and put on ice. Do not pile warm birds in a mass. Store birds in a cooler on ice out of the sun.

Keep the Birds Cool During Transport: The best way to store birds is in a cooler on ice. If this is not possible, keep the car well ventilated and put the birds on the back seat or the floor. Do not transport them in the trunk because the enclosed space does not allow heat to escape from the birds.

process and storage the field

Be Prepared for the Hunt: Remember to bring a sharp hunting knife, a steel or whetstone, light rope or nylon cord, plastic bags, clean cloths or paper towels, and a cooler filled with ice. Field Dress the Bird Promptly: There are major rules to follow as soon as the bird is dead: Remove the entrails and crop as soon

as possible, because the grain in the crop may ferment if not removed. The heart and liver may be saved for giblets. Store in a plastic bag on ice to keep them clean and cold. Leave an identification mark on the bird as required by state game regulations. The birds may be plucked or skinned in the field. If you pluck the birds, bring a plastic bag for storing the feathers.

Don’t Cross-Contaminate During Processing: Wash your hands, knife and cutting board with hot soapy water and rinse thoroughly.

To prepare ducks, cut the wings off at the joints, remove the head and pluck out the pinfeathers. Feathers may be removed by scalding the birds in hot water (145 °F). Pin feathers and down may be removed by dip-ping the feathered bird in a paraffin wax/hot water mixture. When wax hardens, the feathers may be scraped off.

When preparing upland birds, such as grouse, pheasant, quail and partridge, skin or pluck the bird and soak in cold water for one to two hours to remove excess blood. Birds Generally Do Not Require Aging: If you wish to age birds, holding them at just above freezing temperatures for two to three days may increase the tenderness of the meat. Storage tips: For immediate use, birds should be stored in the refrigerator at 40 °F or less and used within three days. For long-term storage, the whole cleaned carcass or individual parts may be frozen at 0 °F or lower. Do not freeze birds without plucking and cleaning them first. Freeze meat while fresh and in top condition. The advantage of packaging parts instead of the whole bird is that bloody spots can be eliminated by cutting out or rinsing out with cold water. Parts also fit conveniently in your freezer. Parts may be boned, and the carcass and neck used as a soup base. Use moisture/vapor-proof wrap such as heavily waxed freezer wrap, laminated freezer wrap, heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer-weight polyethylene bags. Wrap tightly, pressing out as much air as possible. Label the packages with the content and date. Use frozen packages within 6 months for best eating quality.

preparation

Thaw birds in the refrigerator or microwave. Slow thawing in the refrigerator 12 to 18 hours helps to tenderize the meat and prevent bacterial growth. Microwavethawed food should be cooked imme-diately. Other thawed meat should be used within one to two

recipes wild rice dressing ingredients 2 cups cooked wild rice (½ cup uncooked wild rice, cooked in 1½ cups water or chicken broth) ¼ cup butter or margarine ¼ cup onion, minced ½ cup chopped celery 1 4-ounce can mushroom pieces and stems 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ½ teaspoon sage ½ teaspoon thyme or marjoram ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cook onions and celery in melted butter or margarine until barely tender. Add drained mushroom pieces and continue cooking 5 minutes. Add cooked rice and all remaining ingredients. Bake in a covered casserole at 325 °F for 45 minutes. Braised Wild Duck ingredients 2 ready-to-cook wild ducks, cut up 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 cup flour 1/3 cup butter or margarine ½ cup water, chicken broth or light cream ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped celery

Season duck pieces with salt and pepper and roll in flour. Melt butter or margarine in a heavy skillet and brown pieces on both sides (about 30 minutes). Turn only once. If you use onion and celery, remove duck pieces and cook onion and celery in the pan drippings for 10 minutes. Return pieces of duck to pan, add liquid and cover pan tightly. Simmer on top of range slowly for 1 hour or until tender, or bake in a 325 °F oven until the internal temperature is 180 °F. Roast Wild Goose The “flavor dressing” of apple, onion, potatoes and celery, as described for duck, can be placed in the bird during roasting. Place the goose on a rack in an uncovered roasting pan and bake in a 325 °F oven for three hours or until tender. Baste frequently with pan drippings. You can insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh muscle, without touching bone, to determine internal temperature. Goose is well done when the internal temperature is 180 to 185 °F. Serve with a tart jelly or relish. Roast Wild Duck Rub outside of duck with a slice of onion, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can flavor the bird and absorb strong flavors by placing a quartered peeled onion, grapes, quartered apples or potatoes, and a small bunch of celery in the cavity during roasting, but discard this stuffing before serving. If ducks are lean or have been skinned, place two or three strips of bacon or salt pork on each breast and secure with toothpicks. Place ducks on a rack in a covered roasting pan and bake in a 325 °F oven for three hours or until the internal temperature is 180 °F. If ducks need basting, use orange juice, melted butter, or melted butter and red wine rather than pan drippings.

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nc + sc hunting days. Keep raw food and cooked food separate. Fish-eating ducks (those with pointed or serrated bills) may need soaking or marinating. Use a marinade high in acid such as lemon or lime juice, vinegar, wine or buttermilk. You may soak older birds in a solution of ½ teaspoon salt and 1 table-spoon vinegar per quart of cold water for 4 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

cooking game birds

Wild game birds should always be cooked thoroughly. Check visual signs of doneness; juices

should run clear and meat should be fork-tender. However, recent research has shown that color and texture indicators alone are not reliable. Using a thermometer is the only reliable way to ensure safety and to determine the “doneness” of meat and poultry. To be safe, a product must be cooked to an internal temperature high enough to destroy any harmful bacteria that may have been in the food. When cooking whole poultry, the thermometer should be inserted into the thickest part of the thigh. If stuffed, the center of the stuffing should be checked

after the thigh reads 180 °F (stuffing must reach 165 °F). If cooking poultry parts, insert the thermometer into the thickest area, avoiding the bone. The age of the bird determines the cooking method. Young birds have lighter legs, soft breastbones and flexible beaks. Old birds have darker, hard-skinned legs, brittle breastbones and inflexible beaks. Wild duck meat is darker and somewhat dryer than domestic duck. To retain or add moisture when roasting older or skinned birds, cover the breast with strips of bacon or side pork and roast in a covered pan.

Game birds may be prepared like chicken. Dry cookery methods, such as frying, are appropriate for young birds. Moist cookery methods, such as stewing or braising, are appropriate for older birds. Ducks and geese may be baked, barbecued, breaded, broiled, fried, and combined in casseroles, chop suey, creoles, gumbos and gravies. To decrease the distinctive taste of some wild game, trim off as much fat as possible. In roasting or broiling ducks use a rack to keep them free of their own fat and do not baste with fat. Remove stuffing from the bird prior to storage, because stuffing is a good growth medium for microorganisms.

Use leftovers within one or two days, or freeze for later use.

Care with dressing for Duck or Goose: We recommend baking dressing separately to avoid any chance of hazard from bacterial growth. Bake in a covered casserole in the oven while the bird is roasting. If you decide to stuff the birds, do so just before placing them in the oven, and have all ingredients hot before stuffing the birds. Use a meat thermo-meter to be sure internal temperature of the dressing reaches 165-170 °F. Courtesy of dnr.sc.gov

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Youth coon hunts to be hosted throughout South Carolina The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the S.C. Coon Hunters Association are hosting a series of nine youth coon hunts around the state starting in October and ending in February.

The hunts will serve as regional qualifying events for the State Championship Youth Hunt and are designed to teach ethics and sportsmanship through low-intensity competitive events. The top two hunters in both age groups (six to 13 and 14 to 17) and the sportsmanship winners in both age groups will qualify for the annual South Carolina Youth Raccoon Hunting Championship, scheduled for March 4, 2017, at Webb Wildlife Center in Hampton County.

Competitors are allowed to hunt in as many youth coon hunts as they choose and all events are free of charge. In accordance with competition hunt rules, no raccoons are killed during the competition and guns are not be allowed. Each potential participant should contact the sponsoring clubs for information regarding specific hunts, and they are also responsible for bringing a coon dog. Competitors need to be able, with minimal assistance from an adult, to acknowledge when his or her

Guns will not be allowed as the youth coon hunt events are all non-harvest.

dog strikes and trees. Winners are determined based solely upon the dogs’ abilities to strike a trail and tree a raccoon. The hunt awards points based upon the order the contestants interpret their dogs’ barks to identify when the dogs “strike” the raccoons’ trails and when their dogs have “treed” the raccoons. For more information on the youth coon hunting series, call (803) 734-3609. Courtesy of dnr.sc.gov

Youth coon hunt dates, locations & contacts Oct 15

Darlington, sponsored by Black Creek Coon Hunters Association. Contact: Harvey Drawdy at (843) 610-4096. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Nov 5 Edgefield, sponsored by Red Hill Houndsmen Association.

Contact: Wayne Agner at (803) 215-9911. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Nov 12

Saluda, sponsored by Saluda Coon Hunters Association. Contact: Will Deloach at (864) 992-8804. PKC sanctioned event. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Dec 10 Heath Springs, sponsored by Lancaster County Coon

Hunters Association. Contact: Joel Henson at (803) 283-7815. PKC sanctioned event. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Dec 17 Georgetown, sponsored by Hell Hole Coon Hunters

Association. Contact: Floyd Lambert, at (843) 264-8093. UKC Youth World Qualifier hunt. UKC rules apply. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Jan 14 Bowman, sponsored by Orangeburg Coon Hunters

Association. Contact: Doug Shuler at (803) 682-0418. AKC Youth World Qualifier hunt. AKC rules apply. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Jan 28

Norway, sponsored by Norway County Coon Club. Contact: Mark Whetstone at (803) 682-3011. ACHA State Youth Qualifier Hunt. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Feb 4 Newberry sponsored by Whitmire Coon Hunters

Association. Contact: Roger Enlow at (864) 923-5431. Bench show at 4 p.m, hunt at 6pm

Feb 11 Ridgeville, sponsored by Summerville Coon Hunters

Association. Contact: Ed Kimmons at (843) 873-0279. Bench show at 4pm, hunt at 6pm

Feb 25

State Championship Hunt* - Webb Wildlife Center, SCDNR. Contact: Jay Butfiloski or Patty Castine at (803) 734-3609. *Hunters must qualify at one of the regional hunts to participate.

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nc hunting tips

recovering game animals

all huNTeRs aRe eThiCally RequiRed To sToP The huNT foR The PuRPose of seaRChiNg foR game aNimals afTeR The shoT. The folloWiNg is a lisT of some simPle sTePs To folloW:

Immediately after the shot visually note the location of the hunter, game animal, and the last place the game animal was seen before disappearing into the woods or brush. Sounds can indicate direction of travel when game animal is out of visual range so listen carefully. Pay attention because game animals often react a certain way when hit with a bullet or arrow. For example, deer shot in the vitals may jump in the air and kick before running. A gut-shot deer may hunch-up and wobble as it runs off. Crashing sounds usually indicate a well-placed shot, fatal wound, and short tracking distance. Wait at least 15-30 minutes or more before tracking unless the game animal goes down within visual sight of the hunter. Poorly-hit game animals require longer waiting periods (1 hour or more) especially in the case of a gut (stomach) shot. Begin searching the ground and low-hanging brush for signs

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of blood, hair, bone fragments, tissue, feathers and tracks. Kicked-up woodland debris can also provide direction of travel. Blood color provides valuable information. Bright and frothy (lung shot), Bright nonfrothy (severed artery), Dark (muscle or liver hit), Dark with vegetative material (gut shot). As a general rule, large amounts of bright frothy blood equal short tracking distance. Mark the trail with biodegradable material like tissue and step along side the trail (not in it) to avoid erasing sign. This is important if backtracking becomes necessary. Seek help from hunting companions when tracking because several sets of eyes are better than one especially when tracking is difficult due to low light or inclement weather conditions. If you lose the trail change strategies by walking in everwidening circles or parallel â&#x20AC;&#x153;transectâ&#x20AC;? lines. Remain ready for a follow-up shot in case the game animal flushes from cover.

Approach downed game animals from behind. If eyes are closed and breathing apparent another shot may be required. If eyes are open, touch near the eye with a stick or branch to promote a response. If the game animal does not blink or move it is likely dead. eThiCal laW-abidiNg huNTeRs:

PRACTICE before the season to prevent the loss of game animals through wounding. NEVER use equipment in which they are unfamiliar or unable to accurately shoot.

KNOW that the goal of every hunter is a quick-clean kill and not wanton waste of wildlife. DO NOT give up tracking until convinced that all reasonable efforts to recover have been exhausted. Courtesy of Nc WIlDlIFE RESOuRcES

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hunting If you spook a group of deer while hunting in heavy cover, look to see if all of them have raised their tails. Does use this white flag to signal danger more often than bucks do when startled. If you see a deer running with its tail down, chances are good you’ve found a buck. Feeding deer always twitch their tails immediately before raising their heads to look around. If you immediately freeze when you see this motion, you’ll be much less likely to alert the animal to your presence. Continue your stalk when the animal puts its head back down to feed. One way to bring in a difficult gobbler is to avoid calling at him at all. Let him know there’s a hen in the area by flapping a turkey wing and scratching in the leaves at your feet, then shut up. Yelping in response to his gobbles may only encourage him to stay put because he thinks the hen you’re imitating is interested in him, which would normally mean she’s heading his way (hens usually move toward gobblers, not the other way around). If you don’t call at all he’ll wonder what he’s doing

wrong, and may come closer so that he can attract your attention using visual rather than auditory means. A group of turkeys has many unusual and descriptive names, including a “crop”, “dole”, “gang”, “posse”, “rafter” and “raffle.” Wild turkeys eat the invasive pest insects known as brown marmorated stink bugs. Deer breed in November. Most fawns are born in May - June. Does in good physical condition generally will have twins. Newborn fawns weigh about four to six pounds. Mature bucks can weigh over 300 pounds. Like cows, deer have four stomachs, and are ruminants or “cud chewers”. Lots of what goes in must come out. Droppings are tell-tale clues about where deer live. Don’t Veer for Deer! When you see a deer on the roadway ahead, you sometimes have only a brief moment to react. And you may not know the right thing to do. Statistics show that most motorist deaths and injuries occur when drivers swerve to avoid hitting the deer and strike a fixed object, like a tree, or hit another vehicle. No one wants to hit a deer with their vehicle,

but striking the animal is often the safest action. ..........................................................

The Whitetail deer begin preparing for winter by shedding their summer coat and replacing it with a heavier winter coat. During a cold snap, they can make the hairs of their fur coat stand erect, which traps air near the skin and increases the insulation value of their winter coat. This is similar to birds fluffing their feathers. Deer store most of their fat reserves during the summer months because the twigs they eat in the winter lack the nutritional value of green vegetation. They tend to migrate to areas with conifer trees such as white cedar, balsam, fir, white spruce or jack pine. Conifers are warmer than trees that shed their leaves because they absorb energy from the sun. And, like most of us, deer also try to limit the amount of time spent out in the elements. .......................................................... A deer is easily alerted to the sound of a human walking through noisy leaves. It might sound silly, but try taking quick steps in a short sprint for 10 to 20 yards or so. Stop for a few, and do it again. Keep your footfalls as light as possible; you’ll be surprised at how much you sound like a squirrel scrambling through the leaves!

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nc fishing

public access fishing in the

mountains of north carolina

PubliC WaTeRs iN WNC PRovide good fishiNg foR a Wide vaRieTy of fish sPeCies, iNCludiNg laRgemouTh aNd smallmouTh bass, suNfish, sTRiPed bass, CRaPPie, CaTfish, musky, aNd ThRee sPeCies of TRouT. heRe is a lisT of PubliC fishiNg aCCess PoiNTs iN ouR aRea.

buNCombe CouNTy

FRENcH BROAD RIvER

(see also Henderson, Madison, Transylvania counties) BENt cREEk

On NC 191, south of Asheville

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, redbreast sunfish, catfish, muskellunge

cARRIER PARk

In Asheville, on Amboy Road

Universally accessible pier; Canoe, pier, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, catfish, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish

cOROcORAN PAGE

On Pinner Rd., off Glen Bridge Rd (SR 3495), west of Arden

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish, catfish

FRENcH BROAD RIvER PARk

From Asheville, I-40 to exit 50. North on Hendersonville Hwy/Biltmore Ave for .8 mile; left on Meadow Rd, for 1.5 mile to intersection with Amboy Rd; Turn left-one entrance on left; one on right

Two universally accessible piers; Canoe, pier, shoreline, wading access; Smallmouth bass, catfish, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish

HOMINy

In Asheville, Brevard Rd to Shelbourne Rd, turn on Hominy Creek Rd

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish, catfish

jEAN WEBB PARk

In Asheville, on Riverside Dr, under Haywood Rd

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish, catfish

lEDGES PARk

On NC 251, north of Asheville

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish, catfish

WAlNut ISlAND

On NC 251, north of Asheville.

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish, catfish

WOODFIN

In Woodfin, on NC 251, north of Asheville

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, muskellunge, redbreast sunfish, catfish

lAkE julIAN From Asheville, I-26 east to exit 37. Left on Long Shoals Rd, for 1.2 mile; park entrance is on right.

Universally accessible pier, parking; Boat, canoe, pier, shoreline access; Largemouth bass, sunfish, catfish, tilapia; Fee

lAkE POWHAtAN From I-26 in Asheville, NC 191 south to exit at Biltmore Square Mall for 3 miles. Right on SR 1129, stay left at all forks to entrance of Lake Powhatan Recreation Area.

Accessible pier near dam; Pier, shoreline access; Trout, largemouth bass, bluegill; Fee; Hatchery Supported - Public

Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

lAkE tOMAHAWk From Asheville, I-40 east to exit 64; left on NC 9; left at third light; right at second light for two miles. Area is on left.

Two universally accessible piers, path, parking; Pier, shoreline access; Largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish

cHARlES D. OWEN POND In Swannanoa, on Warren Wilson Rd, behind Owen Manufacturing

Universally accessible pier, path, parking; Pier, shoreline access; Catfish

CheRokee CouNTy APPAlAcHIA RESERvOIR

APPAlAcHIA lAkE

On Powerhouse Rd, off SR 1314, northwest of Murphy near the Tennessee state line.

Boat access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye

cHEROkEE lAkE From Murphy, US 64 West for ~8 miles; right on NC 294 for 3.6 miles to the US Forest Service Recreation Area on the right.

Universally accessible pier; Fishing platform, pier, shoreline access; Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish

HIWASSEE RESERvOIR GRAPE cREEk

On Joe Brown Hwy/Tennessee St, west of Murphy.

Universally accessible

pier; Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye HANGING DOG

West of Murphy, on Hanging Dog Rd (SR 1447), off Joe Brown Hwy/ Tennessee St.

Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye

MIckENS BRANcH

On Hiwassee Dam Rd, west of Murphy

Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye

MuRPHy RAMP

Next to US 19 Business bridge, in Murphy.

Boat, canoe access;Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye

RAMSEy BluFF

On Ramsey Bluff Rd, off Hanging Dog Rd (SR 1447), west of Murphy.

Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye

HIWASSEE RIvER

(see also Clay County) uS 64 HIGH BRIDGE

From Murphy, US 64 East 3.4 miles, travel over high bridge; turn right to follow access road under bridge.

Canoe access; Smallmouth bass

vAllEy RIvER vAllEy RIvER

On Wilhide St, off Robbinsville Rd, near Andrews.

Universally accessible pier; Canoe, shoreline access; Trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required

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NC fishing Konehete Park

In Murphy on Conaheeta St.

Shoreline access; Designated Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

Clay County chatuge reservoir

Clay County Park

On Sanderson St, off US 64, south of Hayesville.

Boat, canoe, shoreline access; Largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye, sunfish

Jackrabbit

From Hayesville, NC 64 East for 4.6 miles; right on NC 175 for 3.2 miles; right on Jack Rabbit Campground Rd, for 1.3 mile to campground; follow signs to boating access area.

Universally accessible pier; Boat, canoe, shoreline access;

Largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye, sunfish Ledford Chapel

On Ledford Chapel Rd (SR 1151), off US 64, southeast of Hayesville.

Boat, canoe, shoreline access; Largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye, sunfish

Shooting Creek

From Hayesville, US 64 East for 5 miles to Hwy 75; right for 1 mile.

Three universally accessible piers; Pier, shoreline access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, walleye, hybrid striped bass, sunfish

hiwassee river

(see also Cherokee County) Chatuge Aeration Weir

On Chatuge Dam Rd, off US 64, south of Hayesville

Canoe access; Trout

Sweetwater Park On Fires Creek Road

Canoe Access; Trout

TVA Canoe Launch

On Chatuge Dam Rd, off US 64, south of Hayesville)

Canoe access; Trout

Graham County

fontana reservoir (see also Swain County)

Cable Cove

On Cable Cove Rd (SR 1287), off NC 28, west of Bryson City

Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, white bass, sunfish, catfish

lake santeetlah Avery Creek

On Joyce Kilmer Rd (SR 1134), off SR

1147, northwest of Robbinsville.

Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappie, walleye, yellow perch

Cheoah Point

On SR 1147, off 1146, northwest of Robbinsville.

Universally accessible; Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappie, walleye, yellow perch

Massie Branch

On NC 143, off NC 129, northwest of Robbinsville.

Boat, canoe access;Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappie, walleye, yellow perch

Massie Branch On NC 129.

Universally accessible; Pier access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, crappie, walleye, yellow perch

Haywood County richland creek

Vance Street Park

From Asheville, I-40 W to Exit 27 (US 19-74) for ~5 miles to Waynesville exit (US 276 South); left on Russ Ave, to the second traffic light; left on Howell Mill Rd, for 0.8 mile; right on Vance St; park is on left.

Universally accessible paved trail; four paved fishing pads, one fishing platform; Shoreline access; Trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

pigeon river Canton Park

Park is on NC 215. Pier is located behind the swimming pool.

Universally accessible; Pier

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nc fishing WESt FORk PIGEON RIvER cOlD MOuNtAIN

From Canton, NC 110 south for 5.5 miles to intersection with U.S. 276 and N.C. 215; N.C. 215 for 7.5 miles; area is on left.

Shoreline access; Trout; Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

heNdeRsoN CouNTy cANE cREEk

(see also Mitchell County) FlEtcHER cOMMuNIty PARk

On Howard Gap Rd, Town of Fletcher

Shoreline access; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

FRENcH BROAD RIvER

(see also Buncombe, Madison, Transylvania County) WEStFElDt PARk

On Butler Bridge Rd, (SR 1345), off NC 280, near Mills River.

Boat, canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass

NORtH FORk MIllS RIvER From Asheville, I-26 E to NC 280 W (Exit 40) to North Mills River Rd.

Universally accessible pier; Shoreline access; Trout; Delayed Harvest - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

JaCksoN CouNTy

Universally accessible; Canoe

bRook TRouT

From Sylva, NC 107 south, left on NC 281 at Tuckaseegee; ~9 miles, left on SR 1756; continue ~5 miles. Follow US Forest Service signs beginning at intersection of NC 107 and NC 281 to Balsam Lake.

Boat access; Trout, largemouth bass, walleye; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

cEDAR clIFF lAkE On Shook Cove Rd (SR 1135) off NC 107, southeast of Sylva.

Boat access; Largemouth bass, sunfish

GlENvIllE lAkE/ lAkE tHORPE

lAkE GlENvIllE

On SR 1157, 2.7 miles off NC 107, north of Cashiers

Boat access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye

PINE cREEk

From the junction of NC 281 S & NC 107 S at Tuckasegee, 8.2 miles on NC107 S. Right on SR 1157 (Pine Creek Rd) for 2.7 miles.

Boat access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye

MONtEItH FARMStEAD PARk

On NC 281 (Canada Road), 4.1 miles east of NC 107, southeast of Sylva.

WNc FISH vARIEtIES

BEAR cREEk lAkE

ScOtt cREEk

BAlSAM lAkE

WNc FISH vARIEtIES

access; Trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

In Dillsboro, exit 23 off US 23/US 74 W; right on Mill St; right on Old Town Home Rd.

Universally accessible; Pier

souTheRN aPPalaChiaN bRook TRouT are a unique strain of brook trout found only in the southeastern united states. The bulk of their current distribution is within the mountains of North Carolina, and the Commission is actively working to protect this unique resident. Primary threats include habitat degradation and introductions of other trout species. access; Trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

tANASSEE RESERvOIR On NC 281, just south of Wolf Creek Lake, near Transylvania County line.

Canoe access; Sunfish, trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

tuckASEEGEE RIvER (see also Swain County) EASt lAPORtE PARk

Off NC 107, southeast of Sylva.

Canoe, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

RIvERFRONt PARk

Under the 441 bridge, in Dillsboro

Canoe, pier shoreline access; Smallmouth bass

yelloW PeRCh

WOlF cREEk lAkE On Wolf Pen Rd, (SR 1758), off NC 281, southeast of Sylva.

Boat access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, trout; Hatchery Supported -Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required

maCoN CouNTy clIFFSIDE lAkE

From Highlands, take US 64 northwest for 4 miles; right (north) on Forest Service Road 57 for 2 miles.

Shoreline access; Trout, largemouth bass; Designated Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

lAkE EMORy

lIttlE tENNESSEE GREENWAy In Town of Franklin on Wells Grove Rd., Greenway Mile 2.

Boat, canoe, shoreline, wading access; Smallmouth bass

lIttlE tENNESSEE RIvER

(see also Swain County)

NEEDMORE GAME lAND

Multiple, undeveloped locations within the Needmore Game Land tract, northwest of Franklin.

Canoe, shoreline, wade access; Smallmouth bass

NANtAHAlA lAkE BIG cHOGA ROAD yelloW PeRCh live in a variety of aquatic habitats, including warm or cool lakes, ponds and sluggish streams. yellow perch are often found in cool, clear lakes, with a sandy or gravelly bottom and rooted underwater vegetation. in the mountain Region, good populations of yellow perch can be found in lake James and Cheoah, santeetlah and Nantahala reservoirs.

On Big Choga Rd (SR 1657), off Junaluska Rd (SR 1505), east of Andrews.

Boat access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye, yellow perch.

ROcky BRANcH

On Big Choga Rd (SR 1657), off Junaluska Rd (SR 1505), east of Andrews.

Boat ramp; Largemouth bass, crappie, striped bass, sunfish, catfish, white bass, white perch

QuEENS cREEk RESERvOIR QuEENS cREEk

On Winding Stairs Rd, off US 19/74.

Canoe access; Sunfish, trout; Designated Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

madisoN CouNTy

FRENcH BROAD RIvER

(see also Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania Counties) BARNARD

On SR 1151, near Walnut & Barnard.

Canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass

MARSHAll

On Blennerhassett Island in theTown of Marshall.

Universally accessible pier; Canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass

MuRRAy BRANcH

From Asheville, US 19/23 North to US 70 (Marshall Exit) for 35 miles to Hot Springs city limit; right on SR 1304. Right at stop sign for 6 miles to the Murray Branch Recreation Area.

Universally accessible; Canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass

REDMON PARk

From Weaverville, US-25N/US 70W, left on Little Pine Rd, left on Sweetwater Rd.

Canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass

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nc fishing StAckHOuSE

On Stackhouse Rd, off US 25, east of Hot Springs.

Canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass

MAX PAtcH POND From Hot Springs, NC 209 south for 5 miles; right on Meadow Fork Rd; right on Max Patch Rd, for ~3 miles.

Universally accessible pier; Shoreline, pier access; Trout; Designated Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

SPRING cREEk Off US-25/US-70 in Hot Springs

Shoreline, wading access; Trout; Delayed harvest - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

mCdoWell CouNTy cuRtIS cREEk

From Marion, US 70 West for ~9 miles to SR 1227 (Curtis Creek Rd) Right for 2 miles to U.S. Forest Service Rd, FS 4030.

Universally accessible piers,

parking area; Shoreline, pier, wading access; Trout; Delayed Harvest - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

lAkE jAMES BlAck BEAR

On Lake James Rd, off Hankins Rd, off NC 226/221, northeast of Marion

Universally accessible; Boat, canoe access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, muskellunge

HIDDEN cOvE

On NC 126, near Lake James State Park headquarters, NE of Marion.

Boat, canoe access;Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, muskellunge

MIll cREEk MIll cREEk At MOuNtAIN GAtEWAy MuSEuM

From I-40 off Exit 73, turn right on Water St. Parking is on right at Mountain Gateway Museum.

Shoreline, wading access; Trout; Delayed Harvest - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

miTChell CouNTy

cANE cREEk

(see also Henderson County) BAkERSvIllE GREENWAy

On NC 226 headed north in Bakersville, turn left to park entrance.

Universally accessible piers; Pier, shoreline, wading access; Trout; Hatchery Supported & Delayed Harvest - Public Mountain Trout Waters; a special trout fishing license is required.

NOlIcHucky RIvER

Mountain Trout Waters; a special trout fishing license is required.

POPlAR

On NC 197 in Poplar, north of Burnsville, near the Tennessee state line.

Canoe, shoreline, wading access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass, rock bass

NORtH tOE RIvER SPRucE PINE RIvERSIDE PARk

On NC 226 (Highland Ave) headed north in Spruce Pine, turn right on Summit Ave; left on West Tappan St. Park entrance is on left.

Canoe, shoreline, wading access; Trout, smallmouth bass; Delayed Harvest - Public WNc FISH vARIEtIES

Polk CouNTy GREEN RIvER

FISHtOP

From Hendersonville (in Henderson County), take I-26 South to Exit 28; left at exit on Green River Cove Rd. for ~4 miles to Fishtop Falls access area on the right.

Canoe, shoreline access;Trout; Designated Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

RedbReasT suNfish

RedbReasT suNfish can be found throughout WNC, and frequent eddies and slow pools adjacent to faster current, often in close proximity to submerged boulders, logs and tree roots. although often overlooked, they are an extremely attractive ďŹ sh and take a wide variety of lures and baits.

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NC fishing lake adger Lake Adger Marina

Take I-26 E from Asheville to Highway 108 in Columbus, turn left on Highway 9, left on Silver Creek Rd, right on Lake Adger Rd.

Boat access (60 HP restriction); Largemouth bass, sunfish, muskellunge.

laughter pond From Columbus, Hwy 108 east for 3.5 miles.

Universally accessible parking, trail, pier; Pier, shoreline access; Catfish, largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish.

Swain County little tennessee river

(see also Macon County) Tellico Creek

On Needmore Road at Tellico Creek.

Canoe, wade, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass.

Rattlesnake Creek

From Bryson City, on US19S/US 74 west, left on Needmore Road to access on left.

Canoe, wade, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass.

calderwood reservoir Magazine Branch

Off US 129, below Cheoah Dam

Boat, canoe access; Trout, rock

bass; Hatchery Supported Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

cheoah lake Lewellyn Branch

From junction of NC 28 & Fontana Dam Rd (SR 1245), NC 28 north for 3 miles; left onto access area.

Boat access; Trout, rock bass; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

fontana reservoir (see also Graham County) Horse Park

On Riverview Rd, off US 19 in Bryson City.

Universally accessible pier; Pier access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, white bass, sunfish, catfish.

Wilderness Boat Ramp

On Greasy Branch Rd (SR 1313), off Round Hill Rd (SR 1312), west of Bryson City.

Boat access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, white bass, sunfish, catfish.

Lemmons Branch

From NC 28 N at Swain and Graham county line, 0.1 mile to SR 1286 (Tsali Campground Rd) for 1.2 mile; right on Lemmons Branch Rd., for 1.3 mile.

Universally accessible; Boat access; Largemouth bass,

smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, white bass, sunfish, catfish. Old 288

On Bryson Walk (SR 1321)/Old 288, off Slope Street (SR 1323), west of Bryson City.

Boat access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, white bass, sunfish, catfish.

Tsali

On Tsali Road (SR 1286) off NC 28, on the Graham/Swain county line.

Boat, shoreline access; Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, white bass, sunfish, catfish

tuckaseegee river

(see also Jackson County) From US 19 south/74 west, Bryson City exit for 1.1 mile; left on SR 1321 for 1.75 mile; left on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old 288â&#x20AC;? (SR 1321) for .75 mile.

Universally accessible fishing platform; Boat, canoe, platform, shoreline access; Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, channel catfish.

Transylvania County davidson river

Coontree

From Brevard, US 276 north for ~4 miles to US Forest Service Coontree Recreation Area

Universally accessible path,

parking, three piers; Shoreline, pier access; Trout; Catch & release/Artificial Flies Only Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required. Sycamore Flats

On U.S. 276, north of Brevard.

Universally accessible pier; Shoreline access; Trout; Catch & release/Artificial Flies Only Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education On Government Rd, off 276 North of Brevard

Universally accessible pier; Shoreline access; Trout; Catch & release/Artificial Flies Only Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

french broad river

(see also Buncombe, Henderson, Madison Counties) Westfeldt Park

On Butler Bridge Rd (SR 1345), off NC 280, near Mills River.

Boat, canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, smallmouth bass Champion Park Off U.S. 178, in Rosman

Canoe, shoreline access; Trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

Hap Simpson

On US 276, near Brevard.

Canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge, trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

Island Ford

On Island Ford Rd (SR 1103), off US 64, south of Brevard.

Canoe, shoreline access; Trout; Hatchery Supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

Wilson Road

On Wilson Rd (SR 1540), in Pisgah Forest.

Canoe, shoreline access; Muskellunge

lake imaging From Brevard, US 64 east for 5 miles to Crab Creek Rd; right for 4.5 miles to Dupont/Staton Rd, for 3.2 miles.

Shoreline, fishing platform access; Sunfish, trout

little river On Staton Road, in Dupont State Forest, near Cedar Mountain.

Shoreline, wading access; Trout; Delayed Harvest - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

Yancey County

south toe river

Yancey County Toe River Campground

In Burnsville, off Hwy 80 North, turn right on Blue Rock Road. Park will be on left.

Shoreline, wading access; Trout, smallmouth bass, rock bass, redbreast sunfish; Hatchery-supported - Public Mountain Trout Water; a special trout fishing license is required.

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sc news 2016

deer season forecast good

with the 2016 deer season soon opening in all counties, south carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deer population is healthy and the season outlook is good, according to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top deer biologist. Although the deer harvest has been on a downward trend the last few years indicating that population levels have moderated, hunter success and deer harvest rates remain good, according to Charles Ruth, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Deer

and Wild Turkey program coordinator. Top counties for harvest in 2015 included Anderson, Hampton, Spartanburg, Bamberg and Orangeburg with each of these counties exhibiting harvest rates in excess of 13 deer per square mile. Very few areas in the United States consistently

yield comparable harvest figures. Top counties for quality deer in 2015 included Aiken, and Orangeburg in the coastal plain and Anderson, and Oconee counties in the piedmont. These results come as no surprise as most of these counties have historically produced good numbers of record entries.

South Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deer population is healthy and the season outlook is good, according to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.

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2016 deer season forecast good As it relates specifically to the decrease in harvest during the 2015 deer season, it should be noted that hunting conditions in South Carolina were poor during Fall 2015. This began the first week in October with a 1,000year rainfall and flooding event spawned by hurricane Joaquin in the Atlantic Ocean. The magnitude of this event forced a temporary season closure for all game species in parts of 15 coastal counties. Although these closures only lasted five to 10 days, the aftermath of the flooding in these areas and throughout the state created access and other problems for deer hunters. Additionally, hunting was negatively impacted by ongoing rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures for the

remainder of the deer season. Find out more about the 2015 deer harvest and 2016 antler records at the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources website: h t t p : / / w w w. d n r. s c . g o v / wildlife/deer/index.html. Ruth said, “Provided we experience normal weather and seasonal temperatures, the outlook for the 2016 deer season is very good. This is based on the simple fact that the decrease in harvest in 2015 was largely a result of poor hunting conditions and not fewer deer. That being the case there was likely carry over of deer that would have otherwise been harvested if conditions would have been better last year. This is particularly the case with respect to antlered bucks because residual bucks

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from last year will be a year older and likely have better body weights and antler development.” Hunters should not be overly concerned if the deer population is down compared to several years ago when the population reached its peak. Most hunters, to their credit, have recognized the fact that having fewer deer leads to better quality deer. Results of SCDNR’s antler records program indicate that this may indeed be the case as the last five years have seen more than 1,000 bucks successfully entered into the state records program. Deer hunting generates about $200 million in retail sales for South Carolina’s economy annually. Courtesy of dnr.sc.gov

Antler Scoring more sportsmen are becoming interested in the “score” of their buck’s antlers. while there are several scoring systems, each with its own set of rules, the boone and crockett (b&c) system is widely accepted as the standard from which all others were developed. D - Inside Spread e - Abonormal Point

Example: E1, E2, E3

f - Length of Main Beam g - Normal Point

Example: G1, G2, G3, G4, G5

h1 - Smallest Circumference between burr and G1 h2 - Smallest Circumference between Points G1 & G2 h3 - Smallest Circumference between Points G2 & G3 h4 - Smallest Circumference between Points G3 & G4 tools reQuireD 1/4-inch wide steel measuring tape with 1/8th inch graduations small-diameter, ﬂexible steel cable (such as a bicycle brake cable) carpenter’s ruler and/or yard stick For more tips and to download an official score sheet, visit dnr.sc.gov

recipes poyha (cherokee meatloaf)

Venison jerky

ingreDients

1/2 cup cornmeal

3 lbs. venison

1/2 cup water

1/8 tbsp. seasoned salt

1 lb. ground venison

2 tbsp. liquid smoke

1 tbsp. fat

2 tbsp. popcorn salt

1 medium can whole kernel corn

3 tbsp. water

1 small chopped onion

3/4 tbsp. seasoned pepper

1 tsp. salt

Slice meat into 1/4” thick strips about 5” long. Remove all fat. Combine liquid smoke, water, and seasonings. Brush on strips and place (layer on layer) in a large bowl. Put a weighted plate on top of bowl and let stand in place overnight. Remove meat and dry it. Place strips across oven racks – edges may touch; don’t overlap. Allow room for air to circulate. Racks should be no closer than 4” from top and bottom heat sources. Dry meat in oven for about 11 hours at 150 degrees. Remove and cool completely. Store in an air-tight container.

2 eggs

Mix cornmeal and water in bowl. Brown venison in fat; add corn and onion; cook additional 10 minutes. Add salt, egg, and cornmeal mixture. Stir well and cook 15 minutes. Place in greased loaf pan and bake 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. ginger Venison ingreDients 1 1/2 lbs. venison roast or steak 2 chopped onions 1 1/2 tsp. salt

tick stew

1 cup canned tomatoes, drained

ingreDients

1 1/2 tsp. turmeric

1 bag black beans

1/2 cup oil

1 lb. browned hamburger or ground venison

1 clove garlic, chopped 4 tsp. powdered ginger 1 can onion soup

Combine onions, turmeric, ginger, salt, and meat. Let stand 1 hour. Saute in oil in heavy frying pan. Add tomatoes and onion soup; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours adding water (or wine) if the mixture gets too dry. Serve over rice.

1 jar of salsa (28 to 32 oz.) Hot sauce – to taste

Cook beans according to directions. Add salsa and burger. Add hot sauce. Cook over medium heat until hot. Serve with nachos or corn chips, or corn or ﬂour tortillas. Courtesy of ncsu.edu

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field to freezer Fat Mike’s Deer Processing

deer

processing plants You’ve cleaned and dressed your prize, now it’s time to turn that meat into sausages, steaks, chops, burgers, jerkies, or whatever else you desire. Find a deer processing plant in your area.

4076 Joe Crouse Road Maiden, NC 28650

Grady Deal’s Meat Processing 3950 Springs Road Conover, NC 28613 (828) 256-8365 Processing only

CLEVELAND COUNTY Etters Processing 2368 David Baptist Church Rd Kings Mtn, NC 28086 (704) 692-3108

Red Road Processing 1925 Red Road Shelby, NC. 28152 (704) 482-6253

haywood county Rathbone’s Meat Processor 10 Cart Street Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 627-9502 Processing only

henderson county Henderson’s Meat Processing Company 911 Staton Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 (828) 692-4553 Dressing and further processing

western north carolina ashe county Joe’s Place

638 Friendship Baptist Rd Jefferson, NC 28640 (336) 982-2766 Dressing and further processing

burke county Crawley’s Abattoir

3632 Crawley Higgins Ave Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 584-6356 Dressing and further processing

Price’s Meat

8450 Price Meat Cutting Road Hickory, NC 28602 (828) 397-5150

CALDWELL COUNTY Hunting and Fishing Meat Processing 3318 Hickory Boulevard Hudson, NC 28638 (828) 728-4868

catawba county Catawba Meat Processing 6167 Hudson Chapel Road Catawba, NC 28609 (828) 241-2787 Dressing and further processing

mcdowell county Williams Meat Processing 48 View Street Marion, NC 28752 (828) 724-4190 Processing Only

rutherford county Robert Hill 759 Arrowood Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 (828) 287-2819

Wells, Jenkins & Wells Abattoir 145 Rollins Road Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 245-5544 Dressing and further processing

swain county K & B Meat Processing

957 Fred Breedlove Road Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-2533 Dressing and further processing

watauga county Cole’s Meat Processing

160 Cole Drive Vilas, NC 28692 (828) 297-2038 Dressing and further processing

Wilkes County Cool Springs Meat Processing

M & M Freezer Locker

2099 C. B. Eller School Road Elkin, NC 28621 (336) 835-5377 Dressing and further processing

Lincoln County Caldwell Meat Processing Company

Jim’s Quality Meats

321 7th Avenue East Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 692-3558 Processing only

3726 Goodson Road Maiden, NC 28650 (828) 428-8833 Dressing and further processing

macon county Nantahala Meats & Poultry, Inc 211 West Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 524-2138 Processing Only

1348 West D Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 667-6651 Processing only

YANCEY COUNTY Little David’s

622 West Main Street Burnsville, NC 28714 (828) 682-2558 Processing only

upstate south carolina Abbeville Gambrells Meats

1001 Abercrombie Rd Honea Path, SC 29654 (864) 369-0188 Processing

Page’s Deer Processing 2071 Secession Street Ext Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 446-3337 Processing

Anderson Anderson Frozen Foods 222 West Benson Street Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 224-0901 Processing

Harper Meats LLC

4427 Dobbins Bridge Road Anderson, SC 29626 (864) 225-5751 Processing

Howards Abattoir

222 W. Benson St Anderson, SC 29621 (864) 933-5126 Processing

Cherokee Brown’s Butcher Shop 205 N. Logan Street Gaffney, SC 29341 (864) 489-2505 Processing

Grubb’s Meats

617 5th Street Gaffney, SC 29340 (864) 487-4211 Processing

Sunnydale Meats Inc. 165 Hyatt Street Gaffney, SC 29341 (864) 489-6091 Processing

Greenville Greenville Meats Inc. 845 White Horse Road Greenville SC 29605 (864) 277-5570 Processing

Orchard View Meats Inc. 350 Blakely Avenue Piedmont SC 29673 (864) 277-3288 Processing

Jordan Processing

4265 Jordan Rd Greer, SC 29651 (864) 895-2055 Processing

Greenwood Hodges Deer Processing 309 Morgan Rd Hodges, SC 29653 (864) 374-3942 Processing

Northwest Meat Center 2316 Dixie Drive Hodges, SC 29653 (864) 374-3571 Processing

Piggly Wiggly

800 N. Greenwood Avenue Ware Shoals, SC 29692 (864) 456-7489 Processing

Rock House Road Deer Processing

715 Rock House Rd Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 227-2032 Processing & Butchering

Laurens Fountain Inn Frozen Foods 40 South Woods Drive Fountain Inn, SC 29644 (864) 862-3582 Processing

Lees Barbecue Inc.

16994 Hwy 72 West Waterloo, SC 29384 (864) 998-3411 Processing

Oconee Snow Creek Meat Processing 329 Snow Creek Rd Seneca, SC 29678-5641 (864) 972-1570 Processing

Pickens Clemson University Meats Lab

106 Newman Hall, Dept. of AVS Clemson, SC 29634 (864) 656-4022 Processing

Spartanburg B & W Packing

1038 Pinckney Rd Pauline, SC 29374 (864) 595-0344 Processing

Foster’s Meats

143 Christopher Street Duncan SC 29334 (864) 439-7616 Processing

Vaughn Packing Co. Inc. 2117 Country Club Road Greer, SC 29651 (864) 877-0926 Processing

Union Union Packing Company 325 May Street Union, SC 29379 (864) 427-8676 Processing

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taKe one MaKe one™ MaKes a difference

sign up to become a mentor to youth with no previous outdoor hunting experience and pass on sc’s great outdoor heritage. SC’s Take One Make One™ program (TOMO) is designed to teach safe hunting practices to students who have no

previous outdoor hunting experience. This program will increase their awareness and the value of wildlife and the natural environment

by encouraging experienced adults to “pass on” traditional outdoor skills. TOMO emphasizes teaching safe and ethical

hunting, the conservation and responsible use of our natural resources and character education by targeting two focus areas: • Outreach addresses the need to assist families, minorities, single-parent families & others by allowing their children to experience outdoor hunting activities in a controlled, supervised environment. The program is specifically targeting students ages 10-18 who have no experience shooting or hunting. • TOMO provides a specific mechanism for students to

learn about safe and ethical hunting and the conservation and responsible use of our natural resources. These youth will be paired with volunteer hunting club members and private land owners who sponsor and actively participate in a yearround hunting and shooting sports mentorship program. In South Carolina, hunting and fishing are fundamental parts of our great outdoor heritage, a legacy that must be passed on from one generation to the next. Contact TOMO if you are interested in becoming a mentor. 1-800-277-4301 or visit the DNR at: dnr.sc.gov Courtesy of dnr.sc.gov

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Veterans encouraged to apply for SC deer hunt SCDNR & Cowden Plantation will host two free deer hunts in memory of Spc. Thomas Caughman. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and Cowden Plantation near Jackson, S.C. are offering their thanks and appreciation to our military (active, retired, reserved, disabled) in memory of Spc. Thomas Caughman by hosting two free deer hunts, December 2nd 2016 and December 30th. Successful applicants will have lunch before the hunt as well as the opportunity to tour the Jarrett Rifles Gun Shop and Museum. For those interested in attending one of the hunts, please fill out an application (PDF) and send it to Lauren Ann Williams via Fax (803) 7344491 or WilliamsLA@dnr.sc.gov. The department is accepting the first 20 applications for each hunt Spc. Thomas Caughman

until October 30th 2016. Once the application is received you will be sent a confirmation email with further details about the hunt. Spc. Caughman of Lexington, S.C. was killed in 2004 while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom when his Humvee was struck by rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire in Baghdad. Written by Greg Lucas, Media Relations Coordinator, Upstate Office of Media & Outreach. Courtesy of dnr.sc.gov

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wild boar hunting TIPS

faqs

wild boar

the answers to these frequently asked questions will guide hunters who want to hunt wild boar/feral swine in north carolina:

do i need a license?

All persons hunting feral swine at any time must have a valid hunting license or must be exempt from having a license pursuant to GS 113-276. when can i hunt feral swine?

Feral swine may be hunted year round. There is no closed season and there is no bag limit. can i hunt feral swine at night?

Hunters may hunt feral swine at night with lights. Hunters may use electronic calls for hunting feral swine.

can i trap feral swine?

Average Size

Length: 5-6’ Height: 35-40” at shoulders Weight: 180 lbs or less

Food

Roots, bulbs, fruits, mushrooms, worms, insects, larvae, mollusks, snakes, young birds, mice, moles, carrion.

Breeding

Will breed throughout the year—peaks in February and July. After mating, the pair stays together for 30 days and then the female leaves; otherwise, the male boar will eat the newborn piglets.

Young

Litter size is 2-12 piglets, (average 4-5); weaned at 3-4 months old. Number of litters is unknown, but wild boars are thought to mate once or twice a year. The piglets will stay with their mother up to three years, even though she has many other litters.

The trapping of feral swine is legal under the following conditions: - Persons desiring to trap feral swine must have a valid hunting or trapping license and a free Feral Swine Trapping Permit issued by the NCWRC. Landholders and other licensed exempt individuals are not required to possess a hunting or trapping license but must have a Feral Swine Trapping Permit in order to trap. - There is no closed season & no bag limits for trapping feral swine. - Individuals assisting with feral swine trapping activities must have a copy of the trapping permit in their possession in the absence of the permit holder. - Only box and corral traps are legal for trapping feral swine under the Feral Swine Trapping

Permit. Corral traps may not exceed 10,000 sq. feet in size. - The Feral Swine Trapping Permit # must be displayed on all traps. Wild boar is lean meat that should - Feral swine traps must be be cooked at lower temperatures constructed in a manner such than other meats. To avoid that a non-target animal can overcooking, the rule of thumb to easily be released or can escape remember is “low and slow.” without harm. thawing/marinating - Feral swine must be euthanized When preparing wild boar for cooking while in the trap and may not be remember, never thaw the meat in a microwave, as it will become too tough removed alive from any trap. and dry. Slowly thaw the day before - Permit does not authorize access and marinate overnight for best results. to any property. Trapper must Pineapple juice or wine are particularly obtain all necessary permissions good choices for marinade/tenderizer from the landholder(s) to lawfully because they contain an enzyme that trap on private or public property. actively breaks down muscle fiber.

Cooking Wild Boar Meat

The wild boar’s light fat layer can be easily trimmed. But many cooks believe the fat layer provides a “self-basting” element and helps retain succulence.

The Feral Swine Trapping Permit does not grant access to trap feral swine on NC Game Lands. roasts & chops In addition to this permit and all The temperature for cooking roasts is 250other required licenses, written 275 degrees. The amount of time depends permission to trap feral swine on on how well done you like your meat. For Game Lands must be obtained chops, bake with a sauce for best results or if you prefer, pan-fry at a medium heat. from NCWRC. The goal of recent legislative Smoking changes and rule modifications This is the most common way to prepare is to make it easier to remove wild pork. First, gather your favorite feral swine from the landscape seasonings such as lemons, peppers, onions, etc. Rub with seasonings, then and to prevent relocation and completely wrap the meat so the vapors & establishment in areas they do drippings are locked in and can’t escape. not currently exist. These exotic Slow smoke (or bake) at about 275 non-native animals compete with 300 degrees turning or rotating as needed native wildlife and pose significant to insure even cooking. The time will vary greatly depending on the size. Whole threats to the environment hogs should cook overnight or all day. and agricultural operations. Quarters will usually cook in 5 - 6 hours.

Request a Regulations Digest Copy to be mailed to you. Call or write to the following: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 1707 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1707 (919) 707-0391 Courtesy of

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

recipes Slow Cooked Root Beer Pulled Pork ingredients 3 pound wild boar roast de-boned ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cracked pepper 1 large red onion, sliced 2 cups or cans/bottles of root beer* 3 tablespoons garlic, minced 1/2 cup brown sugar packed 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Trim roast of fat, rinse and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Place roast in crockpot along with all other ingredients. Cover and heat on high for 6 hours or low for 8-10 hours. Remove meat from crockpot, take two forks and shred meat. Scoop onto your favorite roll, topped with BBQ sauce (recipe below) and enjoy. spicy root beer bbq sauce ingredients 3 cups Root Beer 1 cup bottled chili sauce ¼ teaspoon cayenne ¼ teaspoon root beer concentrate 1 teaspoon garlic paste

In medium sauce pan combine root beer, chili sauce, cayenne and garlic paste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Add root beer concentrate, stir. Low boil uncovered for 20-30 minutes stirring often. Sauce should reduce by 1 ½ -2 cups. Remove from heat and serve atop your favorite beef or pork dish.

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Photo via nchandicappedsportsmen.com

hunting & fishing

getting the handicapped outdoors Hunters of all body types are able to enjoy the outdoors and take part in the sports of hunting and fishing. For many, being handicapped is all they have ever known. It is what kept them from running, jumping and playing ball with the other children. Others found it to be a much slower and gradual process. Then there are those that were in the prime of their life when that fateful moment hit. It may have been at their

own hands during a risky move in a sport or activity they love. It may have been the result of someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wild, reckless or unlawful conduct. Or it may have been at the moment their doctor revealed a terrifying diagnosis. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 56.7 million people or 19% of the population had a disability

in 2010. This is based on a broad definition of disability, with more than half reporting severe disability. People in the oldest age group, 80 and older, were about eight times more likely to have a disability than those under 15. The probability of having a severe disability is only 1 in 20 for those 15-24 while it is 1 in 4 for those 65-69.

The bottom line is that being a disabled person is a reality of life with the numbers increasing every year. The good news for those who are disabled is that they have more to assist and enhance their life and lifestyle than ever before. For many sportsmen, the lure of the outdoors has been a call from nature for longer than they can remember. For others, the allure of the outdoor sports is an itch they have longed to scratch. But just what constitutes a disabled person, or in the case of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, a qualifying disabled person. The NCWRC leaves the decision of who qualifies for their Disabled Licenses up to someone else. For many years the test was if you are totally disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and could provide certification from the SSA to that effect along with your license application and appropriate fee. Recently this has been expanded to include those residents who have been determined totally disabled by the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) and the NC State Retirement System (NCSRS) and remains valid for the lifetime of the individual so long as the individual remains totally disabled. Certification from one of these four agencies must be submitted with the application. There are several different types and costs of licenses for disabled residents. These sportsmen may still need to purchase other special licenses annually. Written by tony robinson, VP of north carolina handicapped sportsmen

Licensing Fees for Disabled Veterans Inland Fishing (basic) Statewide inland fishing includes fishing in designated Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. Does not include coastal waters. $10 Coastal Recreational Fishing: Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters. $10 Hunting/Inland Fishing Combo (basic): Statewide basic hunting & inland fishing. Includes fishing in designated Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include coastal waters, big game license, hunting on game lands or the state or federal waterfowl license. $25 Sportsman License: Statewide hunting & inland fishing. Includes hunting for big game, hunting on game lands, hunting for waterfowl (does not include bear management e-stamp or federal duck stamp), fishing in designated Public Mountain Trout Waters, fishing in trout waters on game lands, and fishing in joint waters. It does not include coastal waters. $100 Sportsman/Coastal Recreational Fishing: Statewide hunting, inland and coastal recreational fishing. Includes everything the Sportsman License includes in addition to the coastal recreational fishing license. $110. In addition to these lifetime licenses, a Bear Management E-Stamp is required annually to hunt bear. $10. A Federal Duck Stamp is required for waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older. Cost is $26.50 and expires on June 30 of each year. In addition to the lifetime licenses that are available to disabled residents whose disability is non-military related, the WRC provides the same equivalency of licenses for resident veterans. These license shall be issued only to an individual resident of North Carolina who is a fifty percent or more disabled veteran as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, remaining valid for the lifetime of the individual so long as the individual remains fifty percent or more disabled. Certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs must be submitted with this application.

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Sunrise/Sunset Table

SUNRISE AND SUNSET TABLE Charlotte, - Eastern at Charlotte, at N.C., Eastern NC Standard TimeStandard Time Sept 2016

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aylight Savings Time (March 13 – Savings November 6, 2016 and March 12and – November 5, 2017) *Boldface type = Daylight Time (March 13–November 6, 2016 March 12–November 5, 2017)

set times for the following N.C. locations, add or subtract minutes as indicated below from the Sunrise and Sunset Table at top of this page: To determine sunrise & sunset times for the following NC locations, DIFFERS FROM CHARLOTTE -4.00 Alamance County -4.00 +3.00 Alexander County +3.00 +3.00 Alleghany County +3.00 Anson County -3.00 -3.00 Ashe County +5.00 +5.00 Avery County +6.00 Beaufort+6.00 County -14.00 Bertie County -14.00 -14.00 Bladen -14.00 County -10.00 Brunswick County -12.00 -10.00 Buncombe County +8.00 -12.00 Burke County +4.00 Cabarrus+8.00 County -1.00 Caldwell+4.00 County +4.00 Camden County -17.00 -1.00-17.00 Carteret County Caswell County +4.00-4.00 -17.00

add or subtract minutes as indicated from the Sunrise COUNTY and Sunset Table above:DIFFERS FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY DIFFERSbelow FROM CHARLOTTE

Forsyth County Catawba County +2.00 Franklin County Chatham County -6.00 Gaston County Cherokee County +13.00 Chowan County -15.00 Gates County Clay County +12.00 Graham County Cleveland County +3.00 Granville County Columbus County -10.00 Greene County Craven County -15.00 Cumberland County -8.00 Guilford County Currituck County -17.00 Halifax Dare CountyCounty -18.00 Harnett County Davidson County -1.00 Davie County 0.00 Haywood County Duplin County -12.00 Henderson County Durham County -6.00 Hertford County Edgecombe County -12.00 Hoke County Forsyth County -1.00 Hyde County

-1.00

Franklin County -9.00 -9.00 Gaston County +2.00 +2.00 Gates County -14.00 Graham County +12.00 -14.00 Granville County -7.00 +12.00 Greene County -12.00 -7.00 Guilford County -3.00 Halifax County -11.00 -12.00 Harnett County -8.00 -3.00 Haywood County +9.00 -11.00 Henderson County +7.00 Hertford County -14.00 -8.00 Hoke County -7.00 +9.00 Hyde County -17.00 +7.00 Iredell County +1.00 -14.00 Jackson County +10.00 Johnston County -9.00 -7.00

-17.00

Onslow County

Jones County -14.00 Pamlico County -16.00 Orange County Lee County -6.00 Pasquotank County -17.00 Pamlico County Lenoir County -13.00 Pender County -13.00 Lincoln County +2.00 Perquimans County -16.00 Pasquotank County Macon County +10.00 Person County -5.00 Pender County Madison County +8.00 Pitt County -13.00 Perquimans County Martin County -14.00 Polk County +6.00 McDowell CountyPerson +6.00 County Randolph County -3.00 Mecklenburg County 0.00 Pitt County Richmond County -5.00 Mitchell County +7.00 County -8.00 Polk County Robeson Montgomery County -3.00 Rockingham County -2.00 Randolph County Moore County -5.00 Rowan County -1.00 Nash County -10.00 Rutherford County +5.00 Richmond County New Hanover County -13.00 Sampson County -10.00 Robeson County Northampton County -12.00 Scotland County -6.00 Rockingham County Onslow County -14.00 Stanly County -2.00 Rowan County Orange County -5.00 Stokes County 0.00

Rutherford County

-14.00

Surry County +2.00 -5.00 Swain County +11.00 -16.00County +8.00 Transylvania Tyrrell-17.00 County -17.00 Union-13.00 County -1.00 Vance County -8.00 Wake-16.00 County -8.00 Warren-5.00 County -9.00 Washington -13.00County -15.00 Watauga County +5.00 Wayne+6.00 County -11.00 Wilkes -3.00 County +3.00 Wilson-5.00 County -11.00 Yadkin -8.00 County +1.00 Yancey County +7.00

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