For many of us living in and around Eastern North Carolina we know too well how a localized hurricane can negatively affect marine life in our rivers and streams. Hurricane Irene was no exception. With field reports showing low to zero oxygen levels within the Chowan, Roanoke, Tar, and Neuse rivers and their tributaries, a dreaded fish kill is imminent…. Read more »
To NC Camo members:Dick Hamilton, Coordinator of NC Camo Coalition and lobbyist for NC Wildlife Federation, has been deservedly honored by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for his conservation work. For those of you who know Dick, he would never consider sending out this note given his modest, humble and dedicated approach to the conservation work at hand. However, I… Read more »
Message from Chuck Murray – NCBFN President Guys, I think we need to play it safe on this one. Based on the wind models, it looks like Edenton will see 35-57 mph winds which makes it extremely dangerous. If it shifts 50 miles, we would be in DEEP TROUBLE with almost Hurricane Force wind, So we will CANCEL this tourney… Read more »
Possible Event Cancellation Due to the approaching tropical storm Irene, with forecast for the storm to become a hurricane later this week, the upcoming NC B.A.S.S. Federation Nation team trail event scheduled for the Chowan River on 8/27/11 may be canceled/rescheduled. Please check back later in the week for a final decision to be made by Wednesday night 8/24/11.
