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			<title><![CDATA[Reptiles Workshop Scheduled for June 13 in New Bern]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ NEW BERN, N.C. (May 23, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, in coordination with Weyerhaeuser, is conducting a “Reptiles of North Carolina” workshop at the Cool Springs Environmental Education Center in Craven County, on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.    The workshop is open to anyone 16 and older interested in learning more about snakes, turtles and lizards found in North Carolina.A $10 fee is required to cover costs associated with operating the center — an outdoor classroom that provides hands-on learning opportunities in forestry, ecology and other environmental topics. During the morning session, Wildlife Commission personnel Mike Campbell and Jeff Hall will lead a classroom discussion on conservation, basic biology and habitat requirements of snakes, turtles and lizards as well as the effects that people can have on these often-maligned, but ecologically important animals. In the afternoon,workshop partic]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 13:09:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Kids’ Fishing Event at Camp Lejeune Scheduled for June 1]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (May 22, 2013)  —  A free fishing event for kids 15 and younger will be held on Orde Pond at Camp Lejeune on June1 from 8 a.m. to noon. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and bait will be provided. The event is one of more than 35 kids’ fishing events supported by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, in partnership with Neuse Sport Shop, Trout Unlimited and the U.S. Forest Service, to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week 2013. Download an updated list of all events, which are held throughout the state each year from late-May through early June.   Young anglers registered at any of these fishing events can enter a statewide drawing for a chance to win one of more than 150 fishing-related prizes. The grand prize is a lifetime sportsman license, which includes freshwater and saltwater fishing privileges, as well as hunting privileges, donated by Neuse Sport Shop, located in Kinston. The firs]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:31:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wildlife Commission to Host Free Outdoor Photography Workshops]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ BREVARD, N.C. (May 22, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host two introductory outdoor photography workshops in June at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. These family-oriented programs are free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis.  “Outdoor Photography for the Beginner” will be held June 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is suitable for ages 12 and older. Wildlife educators will cover the basics of outdoor photography, including how to compose shots effectively and make the most of natural lighting.  “Close-Up Outdoor Photography” will be held June 22 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is aimed at photographers who already grasp photography basics. This workshop will focus on the equipment and techniques that enable photographers to capture images of the fascinating world of tiny plants and animals.    P]]></description>
			<author>Geoff Cantrell</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 13:34:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senate’s Proposed Budget Cut Prompts Wildlife Commission Emergency Meeting]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May. 20, 2013) —The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has scheduled an emergency telephonic meeting of its governing board for tomorrow, May 21, at 3 p.m., to discuss impacts of the proposed Senate budget cuts. Senate Bill 402 proposes $9,476,588 from State appropriations to fund N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission operations — a 49 percent cut in appropriations to the State fish and wildlife agency. The telephonic meeting will allow Wildlife Commissioners to discuss the proposed Senate budget’s impacts on day-to-day operations, including conservation programs, infrastructure and personnel. Download the PDF for the Notice to the Secretary of State of the May 21 emergency telephonic meeting:  http://tinyurl.com/kqhvv3x]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 21:04:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[May 21, 2013 Notice of an Emergency Telephonic Meeting of the WRC ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May. 20, 2013) Download the PDF below for the Notice to the Secretary of State of an emergency telephonic meeting of the WRC that has been called for tomorrow, May 21, at 3 pm. Notice to Secretary of State (PDF) WRC Agenda May 21, 2013 (PDF) Visit Meetings / Actions in the About section for more information.]]></description>
			<author>Celia Solarez</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 19:11:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Delayed-Harvest Trout Waters Open under Hatchery-Supported Regulations June 1]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 64 miles of trout streams and two lakes classified as delayed-harvest trout waters under hatchery-supported regulations on June 1. From 6 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. on June 1, waters are open only to anglers 15 years old and younger. At noon, waters open to all anglers. Delayed-harvest waters will stay open under hatchery-supported regulations through Sept. 30. During this time, anglers can keep up to seven trout per day — with no bait restrictions or minimum size limits. The Commission stocks delayed-harvest trout waters from fall through spring with high densities of trout to increase anglers’ chances of catching trout. Once summer arrives, waters become too warm for trout to survive so the Commission opens delayed-harvest streams and lakes to harvest. Delayed-harvest trout waters are posted with diamond-shaped, black-and-white signs. The youth-only fishin]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Kids’ Fishing Event Scheduled for Lake Wheeler on June 1]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2013)  — A free kids’ fishing event at Lake Wheeler is scheduled for June 1, starting at 9 a.m. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, which is supporting the Lake Wheeler Fishing Derby in addition to 35 other kids’ fishing events, erroneously reported the date as June 8 earlier this week. Download an updated list of events, which are held throughout the state each year in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week. Young anglers registered at any fishing event can enter a statewide drawing for a chance to win one of more than 150 fishing-related prizes. The grand prize is a lifetime sportsman license, which includes freshwater and saltwater fishing privileges, as well as hunting privileges, donated by Neuse Sport Shop, located in Kinston. The first prize is a lifetime freshwater fishing license, donated by the N.C. State Council of Trout Unlimited. Neuse Sport Shop also is donating tackle boxes,rod-and-ree]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:28:36 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Endangered Species Day Raises Awareness of Wildlife in Perile]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[  RALEIGH, N.C. (May 16, 2013) — Bald eagles, peregrine falcon sand red-cockaded woodpeckers in North Carolina share common recovery stories: their populations, at one time severely depleted, have recovered significantly,thanks in part to the protection they have enjoyed under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. To raise awareness about the threats other endangered species face, as well as the many success stories in species recovery, May 17 has been designated Endangered Species Day. Started by the U.S. Senate in 2008, Endangered Species Day highlights the importance of protecting wildlife and fish, celebrates endangered species success stories and provides information on what people can do to help protect endangered species. In North Carolina,more than 220 terrestrial and aquatic species are either federally or state-listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern. The Northern saw-whet owl, bog turtle, shortnose sturgeon, northern flying squirrel,Carol]]></description>
			<author>Carolyn Rickard</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:06:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Kids’ Fishing Events Scheduled for National Fishing and Boating Week 2013]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 14, 2013)  — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, in partnership with Neuse Sport Shop, Trout Unlimited and the U.S.Forest Service, is supporting more than 35 free fishing events for kids from late May through early June. The events are held throughout the state each year in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week.  Find an event near you. Young anglers registered at any fishing event can enter a statewide drawing for a chance to win one of more than 150 fishing-related prizes. The grand prize is a lifetime sportsman license, which includes freshwater and saltwater fishing privileges, as well as hunting privileges, donated by Neuse Sport Shop, located in Kinston. The first prize is a lifetime freshwater fishing license, donated by the N.C. State Council of Trout Unlimited. Neuse Sport Shop also is donating tackle boxes, rod-and-reel combos and fishing line, while the Wildlife Commission is donating prizes, such as fish]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[May 16, 2013 Committee Meeting Agendas]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May. 13, 2013) Download the PDFs below for the May 16, 2013 committee meeting agendas held in Soundside Hall, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. May 16, 2013 Fisheries Committee Meeting Agenda(PDF) Boating Safety Committee Meeting Agenda (PDF) Land Use and Access Committee Meeting Agenda (PDF) Small Game Committee Meeting Agenda (PDF) Habitat, Nongame & Endangered Species Committee Meeting Agenda (PDF) Migratory Bird / Waterfowl Committee Meeting Agenda (PDF) Visit Meetings / Actions in the About section for more information. ]]></description>
			<author>Gayle Myers</author>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 17:08:01 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[May 17, 2013 Commission Meeting Agenda Package]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 17, 2013) Download the agenda package PDF below. May 17, 2013 Commission Meeting Agenda Package (7.21 MB) Visit Meetings / Actions in the About section for more information. ]]></description>
			<author>Cecilia Edgar</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 20:36:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wildlife Commission Reminds People to Leave Young Wildlife Alone]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 10, 2013) — Young wildlife may be cute — and it may be tempting to bring a fawn, cub, chick or kit home — but tiny animals are not pets. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding people that touching or feeding them can hurt wildlife and jeopardize human health. It also can harm the ecosystem. Human encounters with young animals often increase in the spring, when many wildlife species bear young. “Wild animals are not pets, and they are not meant to be raised and fed by humans,” said Ann May, the Commission’s extension wildlife biologist. “Wild animals still have their wild instincts, even if they seem tame. Well-meaning people can be injured by a wild animal just following its instincts,and the interaction can be harmful to the animals as well.” It is illegal to keep native wildlife as a pet in North Carolina. Also, capturing and handling a young animal can stress it,]]></description>
			<author>Carolyn Rickard</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:43:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Turtles, Snakes, Frogs, Oh My! ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (May 9, 2013) — Celebrate turtles and learn more about conservation of these remarkable reptiles at Turtle Fest, a free,family-friendly event scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 1-4 p.m. at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, along with the North Carolina chapter of Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (NCPARC) and the N.C. Herpetological Society, will staff a booth featuring live reptiles and amphibians.  Come check out corn snakes, frogs, maybe a toad or two, and, of course, the stars of the day — turtles of varying shapes and sizes. You also can learn more about how you can turn your backyard into a haven for all kinds of wildlife, in particular amphibians and reptiles. Be sure to test your snake-identification skills by playing the “Spot the Copperhead” game and don’t forget to pick up your “I Love Snakes” sticker as well. Tur]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 17:42:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive Campaign Resumes]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 9, 2013) — A multi-agency safety initiative aimed at summer holiday travel will resume throughout North Carolina, beginning this Memorial Day weekend. The “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive” campaign will work to reduce accidents on the state’s roadways and waterways, which see increased traffic this time of year. Unfortunately, too many accidents are alcohol-related. In North Carolina, a driver or vessel operator with a blood-alcohol concentration that meets or exceeds .08 or is appreciably impaired by alcohol and/or drugs is subject to arrest. The campaign is made up of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, Wildlife Resources Commission, State Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Forensic Tests for Alcohol, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard and local police and sheriff’s offices, along with participating organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, ]]></description>
			<author>Geoff Cantrell</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 13:47:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Members Sought for Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 8, 2013) –The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations for two members to its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee. Closing date for nominations is July 15, 2013. The 18-member committee, which advises the Commission on nongame and endangered wildlife issues across the state, meets four times per year. The person selected should be willing and able to contribute consistently as a volunteer to the efforts of the committee. Committee members have a diverse range of regional, habitat and species-specific expertise and advise the Wildlife Commission on matters that fit their areas of expertise. To nominate an individual for the committee, submit a nomination form detailing the reasons for the person’s nomination, a resume, if available, and a cover letter.  While electronic submissions are preferred, hard copies can be mailed to the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee, Attn: Diane Renzi, Division of Inland Fisheries]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:52 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[May 17, 2013 Commission Meeting Agenda]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 7, 2013) Download the agenda PDF below. May 17, 2013 Commission Meeting Agenda (PDF - 1.39 MB).  Note: The meeting is at the Hampton Inn and Suites, Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Visit Meetings / Actions in the About section for more information. ]]></description>
			<author>Celia Solarez</author>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:10:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trout Stockings in Alleghany and Ashe Counties Postponed]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ MARION, N.C. (May 6, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has postponed two trout stockings scheduled today for the Delayed Harvest sections of the Little River in Alleghany County and Big Horse Creek in Ashe County. Commission staff had planned to stock 1,500 trout in Little River and 1,675 trout in Big Horse Creek, but postponed due to flood conditions in the region. Both postponed trout stockings will be rescheduled after the flood recedes. The Little River and Big Horse Creek are part of the Wildlife Commission’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Program. For a complete list of Delayed-Harvest Trout Waters, as well as information on trout fishing in North Carolina, visit the Commission’s trout fishing page. For more information on fishing in public, inland waters, visit www.ncwildlife.org/fishing. ]]></description>
			<author>Carolyn Rickard</author>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 16:39:14 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trout Stocking in Nantahala River Postponed]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ MARION, N.C. (May 3, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has postponed a  trout stocking scheduled for today into the Delayed Harvest section of the Nantahala River in Macon County. Commission staff had planned to stock in the Nantahala 3,300 trout today — 1,320 brook, 1,320 rainbow and 660 brown trout — but postponed the stocking due to equipment malfunction. Other trout stockings scheduled for today are being conducted as planned.  The postponed trout stocking for the Nantahala River has been rescheduled to May 7. The Nantahala River is part of the Wildlife Commission’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Program. For a complete list of Delayed-Harvest Trout Waters, as well as information on trout fishing in North Carolina, visit the Commission’s trout fishing page. For more information on fishing in public, inland waters, visit www.ncwildlife.org/fishing. ]]></description>
			<author>Carolyn Rickard</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:35:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Volunteers Sought for the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ BREVARD, N.C. (May 3, 2013) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is seeking volunteers to help accommodate increased seasonal visitation. Located off U.S. 276 near Brevard alongside the Davidson River, the wildlife education center offers free admission, with a busy schedule of hands-on programs and conservation activities. Vacant volunteer positions include: · Raceway Monitors, to answer questions about the hatchery; · Front Desk, to greet and assist visitors, and answer phones; · Maintenance Assistance, for mowing, and garden and facility upkeep; · Educational Assistance, to aid wildlife educators in managing large groups; and, · Master Anglers, to provide guidance and instruction to fishing program participants. Many of the volunteer functions require no previous experience. Training will be provided. “The Pisgah Center for Wildlife E]]></description>
			<author>Geoff Cantrell</author>
			<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 15:02:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[As Recreational Boating Season Begins, Boating Safety Required  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 2, 2013) — Being a safe boater isn’t just smart, it’s the law. Regulations are in effect to protect the boating community in North Carolina. Wildlife officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission want to increase awareness of the regulations to prevent accidents by offering pre-launch courtesy inspections at various public access areas throughout the summer. “But boaters can do their own pre-launch inspection,” said Maj. Chris Huebner, the state boating safety coordinator. “We provide a checklist, a vessel operator’s guide and other useful information online at www.ncwildlife.org/boating that could save a life.” One important state regulation requires anyone younger than 26 operating a vessel powered by a 10-horsepower or greater motor must complete an approved boating safety education course and carry their certification, or otherwise be in compliance. The Wildlife Comm]]></description>
			<author>Geoff Cantrell</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:44:53 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New State Records for White Crappie and Freshwater Drum]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ RALEIGH, N.C. (May 2, 2013) — After more than a year without a new freshwater fish state record, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently certified two new record breakers — a freshwater drum from Kerr Reservoir and a white crappie from a private lake in Wake County.   On March 20, Jonathan Wilkerson of Oxford landed a 23-pound, 8-ounce freshwater drum while fishing on Kerr Reservoir, in an area known as Beaver Pond Creek. He caught the new state record using a plastic fluke on 10-pound test. Twelve days later, on April 1, Joey Boretti, of Holly Springs, was fishing a private lake in Wake County when he reeled in a 3-pound, 15-ounce white crappie, using a Storm WildEye® Swim Shad lure on a spinning rod. Both anglers were fishing in the early evening — a particularly good time to catch white crappie, which are most active at sunrise and sunset. Boretti, an experienced angler although he’s only 17, says he crappie]]></description>
			<author>Jodie Owen</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 14:54:10 GMT</pubDate>
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