News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
Fall means hunting seasons, cooler air and an increase in new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Wildlife Resources Commission said HPAI cases emerge due to the high numbers of migratory waterfowl [Read More]
They know, just as surely as if they had a calendar. Their tails wag more; some bounce at the sight of any truck. Others bay constantly, even more than a normal hound whose life revolves [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall. They significantly increase their food consumption to prepare for the colder months when natural food is [Read More]
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville has a big anniversary coming up and few other things to tweet about during the month of September. A fundraiser, a day of birds, and even [Read More]
Hunting season for doves begins Monday across North Carolina, and the overall flock health and migration both look to be excellent for this year. The early season runs through Oct. 4. The middle season is [Read More]
What to Know About Horse Grain Proper grain selection stands as a critical component in equine nutrition management. Horse owners must consider multiple factors including age, weight, workload, and existing health conditions when formulating grain [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division has sworn in 23 new wildlife law enforcement officers graduating from the agency’s 61st Basic Academy training. The graduating officers are: William Henry Branam – Cary Jason Allen Brown – Harrisburg Cody [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) welcomes Commissioner Justin Boyd to its governing board. Boyd was appointed as an At-Large member by N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler, and will serve a four-year term until [Read More]
Expert Advice on Planting Aspen Trees Aspen trees require specific conditions for ideal growth and establishment. These deciduous specimens thrive in full sun exposure with well-drained soil conditions and prefer cooler northern climates. While relatively [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) announces the spotted seatrout harvest season in inland and joint (by hook-and-line) fishing waters reopens today (July 1). NCWRC closed the season between May 2 and June 30 to [Read More]
Tabor City, Chadbourn, the Veterans Memorial Park, and Lake Waccamaw have Independence Day activities planned, and now the town of Fair Bluff has announced that they will be joining in on the freedom fun on [Read More]
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders July 1 (Tuesday) for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 10 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically [Read More]
North Carolina’s largest annual impaired driving enforcement effort kicked off this morning. Operation Firecracker is part of the Booze It and Lose It campaign sponsored by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. State troopers, deputies and [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations through Friday, June 27 for the annual Thomas L. Quay Award. This award honors an individual who has made significant, long-standing commitment to, and demonstrated leadership in [Read More]
The Wildlife Resources Commission is currently seeking nominations for the Lawrence G. Diedrick Small Game Award which recognizes meaningful contributions of an individual or organization that benefit North Carolina’s small game populations and/or small game habitat. This includes efforts in habitat [Read More]
Another black bear has been struck and killed on U.S. 74 near Hallsboro, the third in recent years in the same general area. Hallsboro Volunteer Fire Department was called out at 10:46 p.m. Saturday after [Read More]
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