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Biologist: Parts of WNC a de facto bear sanctuary

Submitted by Ashley Jacobs on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 8:10am.READ MORE:
A biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission says much of Buncombe County is a de facto bear sanctuary as the human population continues to grow. Full story...
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PETA wants NC New Year's Eve opossum drop halted

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 12:49pm.READ MORE:
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A national animal rights group is headed to court in North Carolina to try to stop a small mountain town's tradition of lowering a caged opossum on New Year's Eve. Full story...
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GE-Hitachi named 'Wildlife at Work' site

Submitted by Ashley Jacobs on Mon, 09/10/2012 - 4:08pm.READ MORE:
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When you think nuclear fuel manufacturing facility, you probably don't think wildlife preservation. But GE-Hitachi now displays a sign after being named a "Wildlife at Work" site by the Wildlife Habitat Council. Full story...
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Sunny Point allows bow hunting on Pleasure Island

Submitted by Katie Harden on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 6:18pm.READ MORE:
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video Deer hunting season with a bow officially kicks off tomorrow, and some land that was banned earlier may now be open to military hunters in Kure Beach. Residents on Pleasure Island are not happy about the new hunting grounds. Full story...
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Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Cape Fear Wildlife Expo

Submitted by Cliff Pyron on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 7:46pm.READ MORE:
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Outdoor enthusiasts are enjoying three fun-filled days at the 4th annual Cape Fear Wildlife Expo this weekend. Full story...
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Bear takes a holiday in downtown Greensboro

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/30/2011 - 12:19pm.READ MORE:
Wildlife officials say a bear took a wrong turn and ended up spending part of his holiday weekend in downtown Greensboro. Full story...
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UPDATE: Pelican deaths not malicious

Submitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 7:27pm.READ MORE:
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The Wildlife Resources Commission sent pelicans found on Topsail Beach to the University of Georgia for autopsies to determine their cause of death. Sara Schweitzer from the commission said although the results are not confirmed, early findings show the birds were not killed maliciously by people. Full story...
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Deer becoming a major problem in Kure Beach

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 5:04pm.READ MORE:
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videoAt some point, you may have had to swerve on the road to avoid hitting a deer, or passed what is left after someone else has hit one. People on Pleasure Island have been dealing with the issue a lot recently. Full story...
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