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Hurricane Irene may have chased away N.C. red drum

Most of the residents of eastern North Carolina that live near the waters of the Pamlico Sound have commented on how few crab pots they’re ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Wednesday, August 6, 2014 1:32 pm

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N.C. black bears smarter than many animals

Our North Carolina black bear have come a long way since they were nearly eradicated from the eastern part of the state. In fact, the ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Monday, July 28, 2014 1:23 pm

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It’s time for big red drum

If a fisherman ever wanted to catch a really big red drum (redfish), this next month would be the time of the year to give ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Friday, July 25, 2014 6:28 pm

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Commercial fisherman ‘works hard’ for a living

I’d been casting lures for speckled trout when I watched a commercial fisherman round a nearby point, pulling in his gill net and removing fish ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Tuesday, July 15, 2014 11:40 am

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Beaufort County hunters speak out about coyote hunting ban

I doubt if Federal Judge Terrence Boyle realized exactly what effect his decision to temporarily ban all coyote hunting in the five-county core area would ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Tuesday, July 8, 2014 12:05 pm

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Lake Phelps bass tops for N.C. coastal fishing

If I had to choose any lake in North Carolina for largemouth bass fishing, it would have to be Lake Phelps. It’s truly a ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 2:19 pm

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Stingrays targeted by archers

Years ago several of us youngsters were swimming near Hickory Point where South Creek joins with the lower Pamlico River. Someone started screaming that we ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Tuesday, June 17, 2014 2:56 pm

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Cape Lookout a unique weekend getaway

It’s been a long time since I rented a 16-foot wooden skiff from Ms. Harker, strapped an old 5.5 horsepower outboard to the stern and ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Friday, June 13, 2014 12:14 pm

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Red wolves may be encouraged to migrate westward

When the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission arranged for North Carolina’s hunters to legally take (kill) coyotes by using spotlights and hunt them literally night ... Read more

by Fred Bonner, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:49 am

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Court bans coyote hunting in five counties

By FRED BONNER COLUMNIST When U.S District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled on the red wolf vs. coyote hunting issue, he may have signed the ... Read more