January • February 2020
FEATURES
Wildlife in North Carolina 2019 Photo Competition
Presenting the top photos in 10 categories.
Grand Prize
Birds
Mammals
Reptiles & Amphibians
Invertebrates
Wild Plants
Outdoor Recreation
Wild Landscapes
Animal Behavior
Youth Photographer (13-17)
Youth Photographer (12 and under)
Wild & Tasty
recipe by Clark Barlowe | photographed by Melissa McGaw
Whether squirrel dishes are among your family traditions or a new offering, Chef Barlowe's "Crispy Squirrel with Acorn Gravy" recipe is a tasty treat that should not be missed.
A Frog on the Edge
written by Jeff Hall | photographed by Melissa McGaw
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission leaps into action to help save the gopher frog.
In the March • April Issue
Superhero Bees
Native bees are fascinating, incredibly diverse and important pollinators. Now we need to figure out how to save them.
Just Outside of Your Front Door
You may not have to travel as far as you think to wet a line. Great fishing holes can be found in ordinary neighborhood ponds.
Tall Turkey Tales
Not all turkey hunting truisms hold water. We challenge a few that led to our own eureka moments.
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Table of Contents for 2020 Spring Outdoor Guide
Editor’s Note
For the Life of a Pond
written by John Manuel | photographed by Melissa McGaw
The ups and downs of reviving a Piedmont farm pond.
Regulations for Mountain Trout
Delayed Harvest Stocking Dates
North Carolina Angler Recognition Program
North Carolina Freshwater Fishing Records
Identification Chart
Regulations for Warmwater Game Fish
written by Josh Leventhal | photographed by Thomas Harvey
A week-long youth turkey season gives young hunters an uninterrupted opportunity to hunt turkey.
Coastal Boating Guide
Coastal Boating Access Areas
What is R3?
written by Chet Clark | photographed by Thomas Harvey
A new philosophy for recruiting, retaining, and reactivating outdoor participants has become central to the Wildlife Commission's outreach efforts.
2019 Reported Spring Wild Turkey Harvest
Inaugural Fishing and Boating Industry Summit
Upland Gazette
Table of Contents for 2019 Fall Outdoor Guide
Editor's Note
Dressed For Success
written by Terri Boggess
A well-prepared hunter can often be a taxidermist’s best friend.
Index to Game Lands
North Carolina Hunting Seasons
written by Josh Leventhal | photographed by Thomas Harvey
Rolling hills and diverse wildlife populations make Johns River Game Land a place to be.
Regulations for Warmwater Game Fish
Regulations for Mountain Trout
Bear Season Map
Deer Season Maps
North Carolina Goose Zones
Hunting Regulations and Information
Hunter in Their Sights
written by Mike Zlotnicki
Deer processors and volunteers help feed those in need through programs like Hunters for the Hungry.
2018-19 Big Game Harvest Reports
The Upland Gazette