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Michael Bennett of Lincoln, Calif. scored a million dollar payday by winning the Forrest Wood Cup at Lake Murray. California Angler Wins $1 Million on Lake Murray
August 20, 2008
COLUMBIA -- Fishing two different plastic frog baits around shallow cover wound up being a million-dollar decision for bass pro Michael Bennett of Lincoln, Calif., who won the FLW Tour's Forrest Wood Cup on Sunday at Lake Murray.

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QDMA will hold a fund-raiser golf tournament at Crooked Creek GC at Fuquay-Varina. Cape Fear QDMA Sets Golf Tourney
August 15, 2008
During the past 12 months, the Cape Fear River Branch of the Quality Deer Management Association has contributed more than 2,800 hours of volunteer service to the Raleigh/Durham community and now is seeking some support.

By Craig Holt

A teen competitor steadies his aim during the muzzleloader event at the 2008 International Youth Hunter Education Challenge. North Carolina, Oregon Youngsters Repeat as Champions at NRA’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge
August 11, 2008
FAIRFAX, Va. – It neither looked nor felt like hunting season in Pennsylvania’s sunny northern mountains, but that didn’t matter to the 330 young hunters from 16 states who readied themselves for the fall season at NRA’s 23rd annual International Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC).

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North Carolina youth shooters joined teams from 14 other states that won medals at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Sporting Clays National Championships in Sparta, Il. N.C. Youth Shooters Win Championship Medals
August 5, 2008
SPARTA, IL- Youth shooting teams from 15 states captured medals and national honors during the weekend at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) Skeet and Sporting Clays National Championships, with shooters from N.C. capturing 1 gold and 1 silver.

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The National Park Service may put up more beach closure signs as sea turtle hatchlings begin to crawl from nests.
Cape Point Opens, But Turtles May Close OBX Beaches Again
July 30, 2008
The most popular fishing spot at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Point, opened during mid July to pedestrians and opened July 29 to off-road vehicles.
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Congress has passed S 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008, and restored a recreational boating exemption to the permit for discharging bilge water. Clean Boating Act of 2008 Passes with Recreational Exemption Restored
July 28, 2008
Alexandria, Virginia - Boaters everywhere should applaud the bi-partisan actions of the House and Senate with their passage of S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008.
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NOAA Fisheries Service has proposed eight snapper-grouper MPAs in federal south Atlantic waters between North Carolina and Florida. NOAA Proposes Snapper-Grouper MPAs in Federal Waters
July 22, 2008
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries Service) published a proposed rule to implement Amendment 14 to the South Atlantic Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan (FMP) in the Federal Register on July 16, 2008 (73 FR 40824).
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The N.C. DMF and WRC are seeking project ideas to be funded by grants from the sale of saltwater fishing licenses. State Seeks Applicants for Saltwater Fishing License Projects
July 15, 2008
MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are seeking project proposals to be funded by the N.C. Marine Resources Fund.

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The WRC is considering proposals that would allow hunters to use any weapon for deer hunting at private land during a one-season-fits-all whitetail season.
WRC May Propose One, Any-weapon Deer Season
July 10, 2008
The N.C. Wildlife Commission could propose unprecedented changes in the 2009-10 deer season, changes that almost certainly will draw opposition from archery and muzzle-loader hunters and major outdoors retailers and hunting supply stores.

By Craig Holt

Haneman Tournament Scheduled July 24-27
July 10, 2008
The Capt. Eddy Haneman Sailfish Tournament is seeking additional entries for its 9th run, set for July 24-27 and headquartered at Wrightsville Beach’s Bridge Tender Marina.

By Craig Holt

NOAA Fisheries is seeking information on recreational saltwater fishing and has proposed a rule requiring national registration of all anglers fishing in saltwater and those pursuing anadromous species anywhere. NOAA Proposes Rule to Require Saltwater Angler Registration
July 8, 2008
NOAA's Fisheries Service is seeking comment on a proposed rule that requires anglers and spearfishers who fish recreationally in federal ocean waters to be registered before fishing in 2009.

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All N.C. boaters should voice their support for the new boat trailer legislation that is currently working its way through the House and Senate Chambers. N.C. Boat Trailer Legislation Headed for Transportation Committee on Thursday
July 1, 2008
It is time for all boaters, recreational and commercial, to tell Governor Easley and the N.C. legislature to support Senate Bill 1695.

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The N.C. Scholastic Clay Target Program held their North Carolina State Trap Championship in Bostic on June 14 and qualified representatives for the National Championship in Sparta, Ill. at the end of July. North Carolina Crowns Youth Trap State Champions
June 24, 2008
BOSTIC, N.C.—Young trap shooters from across North Carolina earned state titles—with many qualifying to represent North Carolina at upcoming national championships—at last weekend’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) North Carolina Trap State Championship.

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Beginning July 1, 2008, all lures that use scent or taste attractants will be classified as natural baits in inland trout streams. New Mountain Trout Regulations Go into Effect July 1
June 23, 2008
A new regulation that will affect anglers fishing in public mountain trout waters clearly defines what types of lures are allowable when trout fishing on waters that require anglers to use only artificial lures.
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