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September • October 2023 Contents

Normal Has Changed

written by Moriah Boggess

Chronic Wasting Disease and its implications for deer in North Carolina.

"Welcome to the Farm" (flip book)

written by Josh Leventhal / photographed by Melissa McGaw

As a landowner opens his property for the Getting Started Outdoors hunting program, the Commission hopes others will follow in his footsteps.

Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition Rules

North Carolina Hunting Seasons

On the Button

written by Josh Leventhal / photographed by Jonathon Gruenke

For more than 40 years, the Wildlife in North Carolina button has been a collector's item for visitors to the State Fair.

Legends of the Fall

written by Moriah Boggess / illustrated by Jack Pittman

Deer hunting "truths" are often based more on fiction than fact.

Dove Fields for Everyone (flip book)

written by Mike Zlotnicki / photographed by Thomas Harvey

A behind-the-scenes look at how the Commission manages more than 1,500 acres of public dove fields.

There's a Sucker Born Every Year

written and photographed by Todd Pusser

Nearly two decades of work by Commission biologists helps to ensure the survival of the rare and enigmatic robust redhorse.

In the November • December 2023 Issue

Where the Waterfowl Fly

Tag along as District 1 Program Specialist Chase Luker provides a variety of tips for duck hunting.

A Cold-Weather Catch

Anyone can catch fish when the weather is nice, but how about on a cold, wintry day? Fisheries Biologist Kevin Dockendorf talks about winter crappie fishing.