May • June 2021
CONTENTS
Stop Wishing And Go Fishing
written by Mike Zlotnicki I photographed by Melissa McGaw
Don't let inexperience keep you from joining anglers hitting the water in record numbers.
Forest Apparitions
written and photographed by Todd Pusser
The beauty and mystique of albino animals.
Help Is Just A Call Away
written by Josh Leventhal I photographed by Melissa McGaw
From bats in the attic to a fox in the yard, the Wildlife Helpline offers tips and advice on how to handle wild animal encounters.
Navigating Through A Pandemic
written by Mike Zlotnicki and Josh Leventhal I illustrated by Sarah Mullin I photographed by Melissa McGaw
The Wildlife Commission adapts to a new reality during the COVID-19 outbreak to keep outdoor recreation opportunities available to constituents.
written by Jeff Beane I photographed by Todd Pusser
Despite centuries of persecution, our most common venomous snake continues to thrive.
Ticking Time Bombs
written by Clyde Sorenson I photographed by Melissa McGaw
Don't let their size fool you: Ticks pack a dangerous bite.
In the July • August Issue
Bat Call
Dr. Han Li of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro has partnered with N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologists and volunteers to lead acoustic surveys of bats to help learn how their populations have been impacted by white-nose syndrome.
Fish Cleaning 101
This beginner's guide to cleaning and filleting the fish you catch includes how-to steps, safety tips and equipment you need to get started.
Boots on the Ground
All boots are not made the same; picking out the right one depends on what activity you will be doing. Commission staff, from biologists to foresters, chime in on what they wear on their feet.
written by Sydney Brown | illustrated by Liz Bradford
Learn the laws that help protect animals in need by placing them in one of three categories.
written by Ann May | illustrated by Amy Friend
Shoreline plants help protect ponds and lakes while providing food for critters that live there.
written by Sydney Brown | illustrated by Anne Runyon
Ducks are almost EVERYWHERE in North Carolina, yet not all ducks are the same.
written by Sydney Brown | illustrated by Liz Bradford
From tiny ants to medium-sized mammals, all sorts of creatures prefer to make their homes in burrows beneath the surface.
written by Sydney Brown | illustrated by Anne Runyon
Insects like ants, butterflies and wasps use tricks to keep predators away.
written by Liani Yirka | illustrated by Amy Friend
Waterfowl species like snow geese migrate south every winter to warm places like North Carolina.
Table of Contents for 2021 Spring Outdoor Guide
Editor’s Note
photographed by Melissa McGaw
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission staff members dig into their tackle boxes for a favorite fishing lure.
Mountain Trout Map
North Carolina Freshwater Fishing Records
Fish Identification Chart
Satisfying a Fishing Curiosity Along the Cane River
written by Geoff Cantrell | photographed by Melissa McGaw
After years of passing the mountain river by, this angler stops to wet a line.
Coastal Boating Guide
Coastal Boating Access Areas
Getting Current on River Largemouths
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Thomas Harvey
Two expert anglers share their tips for how to fish rivers effectively.
2020 Reported Spring Wild Turkey Harvest
Upland Gazette
Table of Contents for 2020 Fall Outdoor Guide
Editor's Note
A Helping Hand
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Melissa McGaw
You don't need to be an expert to be a mentor.
Index to Game Lands
North Carolina Hunting Seasons
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Melissa McGaw
A group of N.C. State students get an outdoors education while participating in the Commission's Getting Started Outdoors workshop.
Regulations for Warmwater Game Fish
Regulations for Mountain Trout
Bear Season Map
Deer Season Maps
Hunting Regulations and Information
When Hunting is Permitted
written by Josh Leventhal
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's permit hunting program brings opportunities to life.
2019-20 Big Game Harvest Reports
The Upland Gazette