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North Carolina Wildlife launches new website

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 2:58pm

NORTH CAROLINA - The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today a new, interactive website that features reorganized content, streamlined navigation and improved menus.

Whether you’re a hunter, angler, boater or just simply enjoy nature, the newly redesigned website will let you quickly access licensing information, game lands maps, boating access areas, public fishing areas and other tools, information and services.

The content has been reorganized, streamlined navigation and improved menus so you can find what you need, when you need it.

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NCDOT to motorists: Look out for deer during the Fall

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 12:28pm

NCDOT to motorists: Look out for deer during the Fall

NORTH CAROLINA - In order to help reduce the number of wildlife-related automobile crashes, the N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be aware of the increased presence of deer on state roads during the fall months.

More than 19,500 animal-related crashes were reported each of the last three years, and 90 percent of those involved deer. Since 2008, the incidents have resulted in 3,453 injuries to people, of which 17 were fatal, and nearly $136 million in property damage.

“Deer are constantly on the move this time of year, especially in densely populated areas,” said NCDOT Director of Mobility and Safety Kevin Lacy. “Drivers need to be alert at all times. However, if you can’t avoid a deer, it is better to hit it than to lose control of your vehicle and cause a bigger accident.”

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Drought may affect hunting conditions in dove fields

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 12:37pm

NORTH CAROLINA - Because of ongoing drought conditions, some of the N.C. Wildlife Commission’s game lands dove fields may have less-than-optimal hunting conditions for the beginning of dove season.

Due to the drought, some crops failed and wildlife management personnel had to plant the fields later than usual. Because of that, some fields may not be mowed at the beginning of dove season.

The Wildlife Resources Commission is encouraging hunters to check www.ncwildlife.org for a list of dove field conditions before heading out to hunt.

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