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Changes in works for dove seasonSome changes are in store for dove

hunters this year—and they should leave most hunters smiling.

The season for mourning doves starts Sept. 2, Labor Day, at a half-hour before legal sunrise. Until 2012, hunt-ing on opening day started at noon, and the rest of the season saw the morning start time.

The date was also changed to the first Saturday in September to encour-age more hunters to take to the field. The date was changed since September starts on Sunday this year, carrying the first day of hunting back to Labor Day, where it stood for decades.

Flock counts by the U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service are somewhat higher this year, and the agency gave states the latitude to open seasons earlier than in some years past.

“This season’s opening has a couple of differences from previous years,” said Kate Pipkin, the commission’s rules biologist. “Opening day is a Mon-day, not the traditional first Saturday of September. Rather than wait, the Commission went with the earliest possible date allowed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.”

Shooting hours for the entire sea-son, including opening day, begin a half-hour before sunrise.

This also is the first year that the Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit will be in effect, allowing newcomers a convenient and safe way to try the sport, in the company of an experi-enced hunter.

“We want hunters to share the heri-tage and take a new hunter with you,” said Travis Casper, the Commission’s Hunter Education Program coordina-tor. “Dove hunting is such a social, group-oriented activity and one of the most popular forms of hunting in the

state. If dove hunting is something you enjoy, you should consider sharing the experience.”

The Hunter Heritage Apprentice Permit allows someone to purchase a hunting license without first having completed hunter education, then go hunting, as long as the apprentice is within sight and hearing distance of an accompanying licensed hunter,

at least 18 years old, who serves as mentor.

The 2013-14 season for mourning and white-winged dove is Sept. 2–Oct. 5; Nov. 25–Nov. 30; and Dec. 13–Jan. 11. Daily bag limit is 15 and possession limit is 45. Shooting hours are half-hour before sunrise to sunset.

The Commission’s Home From The Hunt campaign encourages hunters to be safe and responsible in the field, with the following recommendations:

When hunting in a group, adhere to established zones of fire.

Never shoot at low-flying birds and alert others when a bird is too low for a safe shot.

Take time prior to hunting to walk the field and inspect the area for bait.

Never place decoys on utility lines, which is trespassing and risks electri-cal shock.

Don’t combine game bags, which is a hunting regulations violation. Birds

must be kept separate. If a member of the hunting party is responsible for cleaning the day’s harvest, officials recommend placing each bag of birds in a clear plastic bag with the hunter’s name, address and telephone number. Each set of birds must be kept separate to avoid violations.

Doves are migratory fowl, which means they fall under federal juris-diction. As such, shotguns must be no larger than 10 gauge, and repeaters must be plugged to hold only one round in the chamber and two in the maga-

zine. Unplugged guns are among the most common violations every year, and can cost the hunter as much as $250 in fines and court costs. Repeated offenses can result in loss of hunting privileges and forfeiture of firearms.

Although doves perching on power lines can make a tempting target, hunt-ers can be cited and even arrested for shooting birds off utility lines. Every year, electric companies report out-ages in areas where gunners trying to get an edge on game birds take a shot or two at perching birds, damaging power lines and potentially causing a wildfire or broken line.

All hunters, regardless of experi-ence, must follow applicable licensing requirements and hunting regulations. It is an individual hunter’s responsibil-ity to know the area being hunted.

Don’t hunt over baited fields. Ac-cording to state regulations, the plac-ing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of salt, grain or other feed that could serve as a lure for mi-gratory game can constitute a baited area.

Because birds often return to a feeding area even after the food source is exhausted, hunting within 10 days after complete disappearance of feed from a baited area is illegal.

Obvious piles of corn from har-vesting machines can be considered baiting, officials say, although Wildlife officers have broad discretion when it comes to hunting over recently-cut corn fields.

For more information on hunting seasons, Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permits and the Hunter Education Program, go to www.ncwildlife.org

By Jefferson Weaver, Staff Writer

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Snakeheads invade Southeastern,NC

Anglers have even more reason to despise an aggressive invasive spe-cies that will soon make its debut in southeastern North Carolina.

Northern Snakeheads—a fish some-times mistaken for the native bowfin, or blackfish—are native to Asia. The fish have the ability to survive for long periods of time without water, and with their voracious appetites, eat everything from small amphibians and reptiles to bass, catfish and even (oc-casionally) very small mammals.

Several have been caught in North Carolina since 2007, with most of the reported catches in the Lake Wylie area.

Now the fish can make native spe-cies sick, too.

A virus that can cause disease in largemouth bass has now been identi-fied in other- wise apparently healthy northern snakeheads taken from two

Potomac River tributaries in Virginia, the U.S. Geological Survey announced recently.

This is the first time that the illness, known as largemouth bass virus, has been reported in northern snakeheads. The virus has been found in bass, sunfish, and other fish species, but largemouth bass are the only species known to develop disease from it.

Largemouth bass virus is a Ranavi-rus, a group of viruses that are known to cause lethal diseases in amphibians and are associated with significant population declines.

Snakeheads are found in the Mary-land and Virginia parts of the Chesa-peake Bay watershed, in Florida, North Carolina and New England. Efforts to eradicate or control the spread of this invasive fish have been unsuccessful so far, and scientists predict that the northern snakehead

is likely to increase its range. Little is known about pathogens in

northern snakeheads that inhabit U.S. waters. This study, done in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, is a preliminary survey of introduced pathogens from northern snakeheads living in Vir-ginia waters.

“The long-term and population-level effects of largemouth bass virus on bass inhabiting these rivers are unknown,” said Iwanowicz.

The disease makes some large-mouth bass unable to submerge, causing them to float on the surface of the water. There are no other obvi-ous symptoms directly resulting from this virus.

Large-scale fish kills have occurred in some infected largemouth bass populations, while others appear to be healthy. It is not known how the virus

is transmitted or how disease is acti-vated. Genetic and other differences in the virus; environmental stress from pollution, high water temperatures, and co-infections; in addition to host- related factors contribute to the out-come for infected largemouth bass.

The origin of largemouth bass vi-rus is uncertain. The first report of it in the U.S. was in 1991 in Florida. It has since been reported throughout the eastern, southern, and Midwest-ern U.S. In 2001, most Virginia waters tested with no or very low infection rates, but by August 2011, the virus was found in all sixteen bodies of wa-ter tested statewide and major rivers except the tidal James River.

If anglers suspect they have caught a snakehead, they are asked to keep it, freeze it or place it on ice, and report the capture to the Wildlife Resources Commission at (919) 707-0220.

Tree stands are an integral part of the hunt for many area sportsmen, and they often get the least attention.

“As hunters begin to set up tree stands as part of their preparation, safety is still rule number one,” said Travis Casper, the state hunter educa-tion coordinator. “Whether you are scouting a location, trimming shooting lanes and putting up your tree stand, even on a trial basis, use the same precautions you would during hunt-ing season.”

Casper recommended using a line-man-style belt in addition to a full-body harness when first putting a tree stand in place. “This minimizes the chance

of falls and potential injury,” he said. “And always select a healthy, straight tree for placement.”

Other Home From The Hunt™ rec-ommendations: Never carry anything as you climb — use a haul line to raise and lower equipment. Maintain three points of contact when climbing. Fol-low manufacturer instructions. Don’t exceed manufacturer’s maximum height settings. Have an emergency signal device with you. Tell someone where you plan to go.

As with any piece of equipment, tree stands need inspection before use. Replace rusted bolts, frayed straps or, if needed, buy a new tree stand.

Leaving a tree stand up from one season to the next has some inherent problems that outweigh any conve-nience. When a tree stand is exposed to the elements due to long-term place-ment, it may have damaged straps, ropes and attachment cords — any of which may potentially lead to break-age and failure.

Permanent stands need mainte-nance as well—ladders can become loose or rotten, and wildlife ranging from yellow jackets and wasps to squirrels and raccoons can make their home inside.

A Brunswick County hunter was injured in 2009 when he opened the

door of his box stand and discovered a coon had taken up residence. The hunter sustained minor injuries as well as coon bites when he fell from the tree. A local hunter also fell from his stand recently after disturbing a nest of wasps that had moved in since the previous year.

Treating permanent stands with insecticides before deer season also gives the hunter a chance to check for broken floorboards, loose rungs on ladders, or other hazards. Damaged or dangerous tree stands should be repaired or replaced well before the season starts. For more on tree stand safety, go to ncwildlife.org.

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It’s time to go wildClean and fine-tune your weapons, break out the camouflage,

count your shells and get ready to head for the field.

Whether it’s for an afternoon dove shoot with family and friends, pursuing a trophy buck on a crisp autumn morning, calling in a colorful wood duck, or matching wits with a coyote or bobcat in the increasingly popular sport of predator hunting, now’s the time to get ready for opening day for your favorite quarry. To the right is a brief list of dates and target species, but be sure to pick up the lat-est copy of the N.C. Wildlife Commission’s Regulations Digest at your favorite hunt-ing and fishing dealer, or go online to www.ncwildlife.org for all the details.

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Whitetail DeerPender County is part of is part of the Eastern Deer Season district. Bowhunting Sept. 7 - Sept. 27 Muzzleloader Sept. 28 - Oct. 11Gun Oct. 12 - Jan. 1 Limit: Six per season, all of which may be antlerless. No more than four antlered deer may be taken. Check the regulations digest for more specifc details.

Black BearNov. 11 - Jan. 1One per season, with possession of one. Bears under 50 pounds may not be taken.

Wild TurkeyApril 12 - May 10Youth Season: April 5-11One per day, with possession of two. Only bearded (male) turkeys may be harvested. Information on special Games Lands hunts may be found in the regulations digest.

Feral HogFeral hogs may be hunted at any time, by any legal method, with no bag limit or possession. New rules affecting hunting of hogs at night using artificial lights are also being implemented. Hogs may be trapped under a free permit.

Squirrels (Gray or red only) Oct. 14 - Feb. 28Daily limit is eight. No season or possession limits.Fox Squirrels Oct. 14 - Dec. 31.Daily limit of one, possession of two, and season limit of 10.

Raccoon, Opossum, & Bobcat

Oct. 14 - Feb. 28No limit on bobcat and opossum.

For raccoons, the daily limit is three, with no season or possession limit.

RabbitNov. 23 - Feb. 28 Hunting and box

trapping. Daily limit of five. No possession or

season limit.

QuailNov. 23 - Feb. 28Daily limit of six,

with a possession of 12. No season

limit.

Coyote, Striped Skunk, Armadillo, Nutria & BeaverNo closed season or bag limits.

Beaver may only be taken if permission has been granted

by the landowner. Beaver may be hunted with firearms or bow

and arrow.

Mourning Doves Sept. 2 - Oct. 5, Nov. 25-30, and Dec. 13 - Jan. 11 Daily limit 15, possession of 30.Resident Canada Geese Sept. 2-30 statewide. Daily limit 15, possession 30. Ducks, Mergansers, Coots Some waterfowl seasons were still pending at press time.Rail, Gallinule, Moorhen Sept. 7-28, Oct. 5 - Nov. 21Woodcock Dec. 12 - Jan. 25 Snipe Nov. 14 - Feb. 28

Check the Regulations Digest or go to www.ncwildlife.org for more details.

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Trapping season for coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, possums, weasels, otters, muskrats, mink, and other furbearers--Dec. 2 - Feb. 28. Nutria and armadillo may be trapped year-round. Landowners having documented beaver damage may use any legal hunting or trapping method to harvest beavers, and may allow others to harvest beavers if they are licensed and follow all state trapping laws. Foxes may not be hunted or trapped in Pender County.


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