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July 2008 | Vol. 72, No. 7

A Long Look at Land
written by Greg Jenkins | illustrated by Tim Lee
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has begun crafting a long-range plan to protect the state’s vanish­ing open space.

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Check out previous sample articles! Aug 04 - Fishing Roulette Sept 04 - Oyster Gardening Oct 04 - Biggest Big Game Nov 04 - Clash of the Tight Lines Dec 04 - An Answered Call Jan 05 - A Day to Remember Feb 05 - Unbridled Alliance Mar 05 - Small Bird, Big Problem Apr 05 - Beauty and the Bonito May 05 - The Newest Generation May 05 - Oases in the Forest Jun 05 - Birds of a Feather July 05 - The King of Sharks Aug 05 - Buzz in the Night Sept 05 - Wandering With a Purpose Oct 05a - A Perception of Abundance Oct 05b - Winter of the Whooping Cranes Nov 05 - Hummingbirds in Winter Dec 05 - Bad Rep for Coyotes Jan 06 - Photo Competition Feb 06 - Wildlife & Global Warming Mar 06 - Trout Travelogue Apr 06 - Side-by-Side Seduction May 06 - Mission Accomplished June 06 - Pier Pressure July 06 - Moby Dick in Your Back Yard Aug 06 - Sound Traditions Sept 06 - Bird in the Hand Oct 06 License to Manage Nov 06 Coastal Tension Dec 06 The Golden Boys Dec 06 The North State Way Jan 07 Wildlife in North Carolina 2006 Feb 07 In Search of the Robust Redhorse Mar 07 Many Creature, One Plan Apr 07 Return of the Native? May 07 The Thread That Runs So True June 07 Coordinating Conservation on the Tar July 07 Diversity and Development July 07 Focusing on the Center August 07 The Slent Predator Sept 07 Variety in the Plain Oct 07 Fish of Yesterday, Fish of Tomorrow Nov 07 A New Cooperation Dec 07 The Grouse Whisperer Jan 08 2007 Photo Competition Feb 08 Tracking an Enigma Feb 08 BOW FAQ March 08 Directions for Life April 08 10 Combining Forces for Conservation May 08 A Focus on Waterfowl May 08 Finding Your Edge June 08 Letting Go

Table of Contents

A Long Look at Land
written by Greg Jenkins | illustrated by Tim Lee
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has begun crafting a long-range plan to protect the state’s vanish­ing open space.

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing the Beach
written by David Hart
The angling options—and the potential rewards—
are many on a visit to the North Carolina coast. And you don’t even need a boat.

The World’s Leggiest Creatures
written by Mark Joyner | photographed by Paul Marek
Although its name may be a misnomer, the unassum­ing millipede still astounds with its unique qualities and habits.

Seeing Spots
written and photographed by Todd Pusser
Rarely seen and unknown to many, the beautiful Atlantic spotted dolphin is an uncommon but intriguing visitor off our state’s shores.

The Vanishing Art of Collecting Your Own Bait
written by Jim Casada | illustrated by Chris Armstrong
Take a trip back to yesteryear, when catching bait was part of the pleasure of going fishing.

About
Wildlife in North Carolina magazine is the official educational publication of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. It is dedicated to the sound conservation of North Carolina's wildlife and other interrelated natural resources and also to the environment we share with them. Each month, subscribers to this magazine can enjoy exceptional color photography and great articles on hunting, fishing, natural areas, wildlife research and our state's environment.

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Cover

The Atlantic spotted dolphin, unfamiliar to many, is seen occasionally by anglers in the Gulf Stream..

photograph by Todd Pusser

Nature Activity

Wildlife in North Carolina magazine has a young reader's section, the North Carolina Wild Notebook, featuring a lively nature article illustrated in full color and accompanied by a hands-on activity. Below is a black and white version of the current Wild Notebook nature activity.