It’s true that feathered creatures can be an indicator of what’s going on beneath the surface, it’s important to understand what each bird is, how it fishes, and what it means to us as anglers.
recreation
Ocean Fest to fill two days with music, vintage surf contest
Taking place Sept. 20-21, tickets for Ocean Fest in Surf City range from $25 to $70 per person.
Outrigger canoe club set to embark on third year, final leg
The We the Water initiative, which aims to shed light on the need for clean water and support work to improve water quality, begins on Friday the last stretch of its paddling journey along the entire North Carolina coast.
Park projects in 3 coastal counties chosen for state grants
Of the nearly $18 million in grants being awarded through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, about $1.5 million will go to efforts in Chowan, Hyde and Brunswick counties.
Division, nonprofit team to tag red drum, track by satellite
Popular among anglers, little is known about the reproduction and migration of the state’s official saltwater fish, which the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and N.C. Marine & Estuary Foundation’s new pilot tagging study seeks to remedy.
Full sun, fully shaded
A sea of sunshades hug the shoreline recently in Atlantic Beach on Bogue Banks. Photo: Dylan Ray
State outdoor recreation plan online survey closes Sept. 30
The online survey is to help the state guide its comprehensive outdoor recreation plan that must be updated every five years.
What if you could no longer do the things you love most?
Capt. Gordon has long held that his favorite aspect of fishing was the anticipation of going, and while that has become more challenging in recent months, the motivation of angling opportunities ahead remains strong.
Sam’s Field Notes: Catch a wave … in Wyoming?
Having spent years surfing the North Carolina coast, Sam Bland was in for a surprise when he happened upon a group of surfers on the Snake River in Wyoming.
Officials urge responsible visitor behavior at Masonboro
The Division of Coastal Management says it’s working with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office to provide public safety resources for the July Fourth holiday.
Patrols for impaired boaters to ramp up for July Fourth
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission law officers will be enforcing safe boating laws during Operation Dry Water, July 4-6.
Oak Island adds lighted signs that display beach warnings
Oak Island officials say the town’s new beach warning notification system will enhance safety for beachgoers and add visibility to its warning flag system already in place.
Catch a wave at Museum of the Albemarle’s new exhibit
“Where the Waves Break: Surfing in Northeastern North Carolina” opens July 13 at the northeast regional history museum.
NC Maritime Museums have full month of programs ahead
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, N.C., Maritime Museum at Beaufort and the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport have programs planned for all ages in June.
Kayaking course to launch National Safe Boating week
N.C. State Parks, the American Canoe Association and the Coast Guard Auxiliary are combining efforts to offer “Kayaking 101” at total of 15 sites statewide.
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center cuts ribbon for new building
The new, climate-resistant Oregon Inlet marina facility features a restaurant, dedicated charter reservation area, event space and stunning views.
