FREE THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL PARKING MISSION STATEMENT North Carolina Ducks Unlimited nd is a volunteer driven, member- 2 ship-based, non-profit organiza- tion whose sole purpose is to Annual SCOPE EXPO raise funds to protect, enhance FIRST FLIGHTand maintain wetland habitat in July 8-10, 2005 North Carolina and across North in the Newly Air-Conditioned America. These conservation efforts benefit waterfowl, other Jim Graham Bldg. State Fairgrounds - Raleigh WWW.NCDU.ORG wildlife and the people of North WIN YOUR OWN SHOW TO BE FILMED WITH THE STARS OF “OUTDOOR MOMENTS”, KELLY & BUB! Carolina today and tomorrow.

BUY DIRECT FROM EXHIBITORS AND SAVE $$$ Official newspaper of the 18,000+ members of North Carolina Ducks Unlimited SUMMER 2005/ Vol. 7, No.2 • Dog Supplies • Bows, Scopes, Rangefinders • Outfitters & Guides • Deer, Duck & Turkey Calls • Wildlife Art & Prints • Boats & Accessories • Camo Clothes & Boots • Trucks, ATVs, Campers • Tree Stands & Blinds NCDU Announces Broughton First Hall of Fame Class • Hundreds of other items at discounted Expo Prices! High School Chapter Inducted at Core Sound RETRIEVERFEST - Will Showcase Dog Training FUN FOR THE By Shawn Kooyman Seminars, Demos and Products Regional Director Waterfowl Museum Bring Your Dog for a Special Session The first high school chapter in North Carolina officially took flight this past April with Nationally Recognized Trainer Mike Stewart WHOLE FAMILY! at Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Not only are they the first high • Archery Alley • Paintball school chapter in the state, but also the second high school chapter in the United States. • Clowns • Climbing Wall A group of conservation-minded students volunteered their time and energy to form the chapter in order to help promote wetland conservation amongst their friends, families, and peers. They were concerned about the future of our vanishing wetlands and waterfowl habitat throughout North Carolina and wanted to help make • Daring Live a difference. The committee consisted of Area Chairman Lee Browne,Vice Chairman Thomas Snake Show with Roach,Treasurer Hunter Ricks, Bryan Fox, Powell Holt, Jordan Jernigan, Lauren Kane, Okeefonokee Joe THE 2005 AMERICAN OUTDOOR INSTITUTE SPEAKERS: Largest single gathering of NCDU Past State Chairmen, left to right, State Michael Waddell: Television superstar Michael Waddell will Kelly Darden, Jr.: Kelly Darden Jr. is the host of the popular TV show "Outdoor Moments" on Chairman Lloyd Goode, Reid Jones, Jerry Armstrong, Chuck Wall, John Farley, appear all weekend at The Outdoor Channel SCOPE Expo. Michael The Outdoor Channel. Because Kelly is a native of eastern North Carolina, North Carolina Herman Moore, Glenn Harrelson, Dr. David Thompson, Rodney Dowd, Sr. and joined Realtree as a cameraman in 1994, but he quickly worked hunters won't want to miss his hot tips on hunting in his home state. Kelly has been featured Kurt Adams. his way up the hunting ladder. He now produces the popular in national newspapers, radio programs and magazines. He consults with and represents an Chuck Wall "Monster Bucks" and "All Stars of Spring" hunting videos. Michael array of nationally known hunting manufacturers. Don't forget to register at the Expo for the Mari-Anne Simpson, George Smith,Willis Smith, Hank Warren, Lee Williford and Will is best known for hosting the hit television show "Realtree Road FREE televised hunt of a lifetime with Kelly and the "Outdoor Moments" team. Yarbrough. Over the course of several months, the committee worked diligently to Chairman Lead Drake Society Michael Waddell Trips" on The Outdoor Channel. Michael is an accomplished turkey recruit new committee members, prepare their goals, and organize their event. The On a late winter evening along North Carolina’s famed Core Banks, leaders and sup- caller, who has won numerous contests including the prestigious Grand America Turkey Calling James "Bub" Jackson: A native of Virginia, James "Bub" Jackson, Jr. is the co-host of committee was able to generate enough underwriting to provide all the Greenwings porters of North Carolina Ducks Unlimited gathered to honor the accomplishments and Contest. Don't miss your chance to ask one of America's brightest hunting stars about life on "Outdoor Moments" on The Outdoor Channel. Bub is an accomplished hunter, with expertise in at the event with a DU hat, waterfowl ID poster, an annual DU Greenwing mem- memorialize the legacies of five individuals’ dedication to the preservation of North the hunting road. Michael will present 2 seminars each day and be available to sign autographs deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting. Bub has been featured in leading outdoor publications bership, and a Broughton DU Haydel double reed duck call with lanyard. A very spe- Carolina’s storied waterfowl past. This premier event in NCDU’s annals occurred on including North American Whitetail, Buckmasters and Bassmasters magazines. The Outdoor cial thanks to the families, individuals, and businesses that helped support the chap- Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the Core Sound WaterfowlMuseum on Harkers Island. Those Sean Mann: Designer of champion goose and duck calls, Sean Mann will Channel SCOPE Expo is pleased to welcome Bub all weekend. Register at the Expo to win a ter. in attendance witnessed a warm and caring, oftentimes emotional ceremony as the Lead appear at The Outdoor Channel SCOPE Expo all weekend. Sean is a former FREE televised hunt with Bub on "Outdoor Moments." The event was held at the Carolina Drake Society hosted their inaugural Induction Ceremony into the North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Hall of Fame.The ceremony began with World Goose Calling Champion. He is the only person ever retired from all adult Country Club and raised more than $10,000. See Broughton, Page 5 division calling contests in that Championship due to his wins. He is also an Buck Gardner: Buck Gardner is recognized as one of the top duck callers in the nation. He See Hall of Fame, Page 4 accomplished duck caller, having won 2 Mason-Dixon Duck Calling won the 1994 World Championship. In 1995, he was named the prestigious Champion of Championships. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up calling tips from a living Champions caller. He owns his own duck call company, Buck Gardner Calls, and manufactures Sean Mann legend. high quality calls. Buck's seminars were so popular at last year's Expo that we invited him for State Convention August 18-20, Atlantic Beach a return performance at the 2005 Expo. Bring the whole family for Buck's seminars. Buck Roger Raglin: Known throughout the country as "America's Deer Hunter," delights in teaching calling techniques to hunters from 8 to 80. Roger Raglin will appear all weekend at The Outdoor Channel SCOPE Expo. Roger hosts the popular "Roger Raglin Outdoors" show on The Outdoor Fred Cox: Fred’s seminars will focus on the art of making and using the wingbone turkey call. Band the Billfish Tournament Moves to July 28-30 Channel. Roger has taken over 25 bucks scoring over 160 B&C points, and he Fred is the 2001 North Carolina Turkey Calling Champion, and an accomplished call maker. has held 13 different SCI world records. Roger has his own line of videos and TOC deer scents. With his trademark "Jiminy Christmas" saying, his high energy Joe Clendenin Non-Profit Org. Roger Raglin and his unique brand of humor, Roger is a crowd pleaser in his seminars. 1035 Inverness Road U.S. Postage FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.SCOPEEXPO.COM OR CALL 877-895-4705 Inside PAID Southern Pines, NC 28387 FREE ADMISSION FOR Ducks Unlimited Inc. .00 OFF • State Chairman’s Letter, Page 3 KIDS UNDER 10 $ 1 Hundreds SHOW HRS • Duck Dates, page 12 ADULT: $8 • State Convention, page 14-15 of FREE FRI: 3-9 3 DAYS $10 • Band The Bill Fish,page 21 SAT: 9-8 • Sound CARE Major Donors, page 23 Giveaways COUPONAny Adult Postmaster: If undeliverable do not return SUN: 10-5 05 Ticket • Greenwings, Page 26 www.ducks.orgNorth Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.NC.ducks.org 282 Kelly & Bub SummerSpring 20032005 Look for Ducks Unlimited on the World Wide Web at www.nc.ducks.org Hall of Fame “Old North State” Chapter 3rd Annual Event in Raleigh a reception followed by served as Raleigh Area dinner and the formal Chairman, State Vice- Lee Warren induction ceremony. Chairman, State Deputy State Chairman A fine dinner was pre- Chairman and is current- pared by local islanders ly a National Trustee The 3nd Annual Legislative Reception and Meeting of the "Old who are volunteers at the Emeriti. He was one of North State" chapter of Ducks Unlimited was held on Tuesday May museum. Some of the NCDU’s first Major 10th at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. featured items included Donors. Perhaps his their famous Core Sound most lasting accomplish- Senator A.B. Swindell has served as chairman of this prestigious crab dip and seafood ment was the formation chapter for the past three years, with Lee Warren serving as the casserole with shrimp and of the workshop system event chairman. The evening's events began with Cocktails and Hors crabmeat, roasted beef in North Carolina which tenderloin, an array of was adopted nationwide. d'oeuvres, followed by a welcome by Lee Warren. Our NC State vegetable salads and Jones was the catalyst for Chairman Lloyd Goode Gave a presentation of our Sound CARE ini- casseroles and Harkers the formation of many tiative. Island lemon pie. new chapters in North Past State Chairman John Farley with family of Hall of Fame Inductee The Lead Drake Carolina during the late Dr. Ray Minges. Membership in this chapter is extended to the 120 members of Society which is com- 1970s. I had an oppor- our NC House of Representatives and our 50 members of the NC prised of past State tunity to talk with Jones Unlimited. In his memory twenty-one new ship North Carolina led the nation in Senate. Also joining us were John Pechmann Chairman of the North Chairmen, originally dis- Past State Chairman and Lead after the ceremony. He Life Sponsors and Ducks Unlimited have fundraising that year. Jeanne Paine accepted Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as well as Commissioners cussed the formation of Drake Society Chairman Chuck told me that he had been given a 75 acre waterfowl impoundment to a plaque in Stuart’s memory. the Hall of Fame at the Wall welcomes attendees to the tearful for much of the the State of North Carolina. The project Numerous family members representing John Lentz,Wes Seegars and John Coley. Also representing NCWRC 2003 State Convention Inaugural NCDU Hall of Fame. ceremony and was hum- will be managed for permit hunting. generations of the inductees gathered for the were:Executive Director Dick Hamilton, Division Chiefs David Event Sponsor Fred Mills with Murphy-Brown talking with NCDU State in Wilmington.State bled by the recognition. Inductee Herman Moore was presented formal unveiling of the commemorative Cobb, Fred Harris and Joan Troy. Chairman Lloyde Goode. Chairman Lloyd Goode initiated the idea of During our meeting I could feel the genuine by Past State Chairman Glenn Harrelson. tablets which are on permanent display at the Society formally recognizing individuals warmth of this man and thought to myself Harrelson is presently engaged in organizing the museum. Upon the unveiling, those in This annual event would not be possible without the help of the for their past accomplishments benefiting what a richly deserved honor. a tribute event in Charlotte for Moore. attendance offered tribute by a standing ova- following: The North Carolina Pork Council, Murphy-Brown repre- NCDU and conservation in North Carolina Past State Chairman John Farley provid- Moore was State Chairman for nine years tion lasting several minutes. After gathering sented by Jeff Turner and Fred Mills, Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., and North America. The first class elected ed introductory remarks for Dr. Ray during the 1960s when NCDU initiated the my emotions and observing many others includes Jack Bailey, Reid Minges. Farley related banquet system to generate acting similarly, I can- Progress Energy represented by Kathy Hawkins, Bill Kennedy, Jones, Dr. Ray Minges, old hunting stories with funds. Along with John not recall a more pro- Budweiser/Harris Wholesale, and Brown Forman/Jack Daniels. Herman Moore and his dear friend and early Farley of Greenville he found feeling of accom- Rep. Bryan Holloway won the main attendance prize, a beautiful- Stuart Paine. Bailey, fundraising efforts in the organized the first plishment and pride in Minges and Paine would Greenville area. Dr. fundraising efforts in our organization for her ly framed Art LaMay print. North Carolina was the first state in the be honored posthumous- Minges was State North Carolina. I also storied past. nation to implement a legislative chapter, developing a good rela- ly. Sponsor Chairman dur- spoke with Moore who Ken Babcock, tionship between the 170 members of the General Assembly and the Senior Regional ing the late 1970s and was, like Jones, humbled Director of Operations 20,000 Ducks Unlimited members in North Carolina. Director Don Manley was the first Major by the event and recogni- in the Southern made formal introducto- Donor on record in tion. Regional Office of ry remarks and proposed North Carolina. After State Chairman Lloyd Ducks Unlimited spoke Bailey for induction. his retirement from med- Goode formally proposed of North Carolina’s rich SR:TC GA:MB Bailey was instrumental icine, he worked full the inclusion of Stuart waterfowl tradition and in placing NCDU on the time garnering NCDU Paine to the Hall of Fame. the fact that Joseph P. national front in the sponsors. One of his Goode was impressed with Knapp, who founded 1970s. He served as Area grand accomplishments a man of the stature of Ducks Unlimited in Chairman, State Vice- was the fact that for a Paine in our organization 1937, had a hunting Chairman, State number of years he gen- providing assistance and lodge on Mackay Island Chairman, Regional and erated over 200 sponsors guidance to a then young off Currituck Sound. Senior Vice President, in Greenville when most volunteer. Paine was Area North Carolina proud- National Trustee and Senior Regional Director Don states had fewer in num- Chairman in Southern State Chairman Lloyd Goode ly holds claim to “First Tr ustee Emeriti. Bailey Manley with family of Hall of ber. Minges was a Pines during the late 1970s with Jeanne Paine. in Flight”, however we Above, left to right Lee Warren, NCDU Deputy State Chairman Chairman; also served on numerous Fame Inductee Jack Bailey. National Trustee and and held the position of may make a valid claim Senator A. B. Swindell; Chairman; Rep. Bryan Holloway and Lloyd Goode, national committees. Tr ustee Emeriti. Mary State Chairman and National Trustee. He to the birthplace of Ducks Unlimited. He TOWNE POINT ENTERPRISES NCDU State Chairman. Reid Jones was proposed for induction Lou and I were privileged to be present at a was the brainchild of the first Major Donor further added that the leadership provided by Don Manley. Manley was overcome with dinner honoring Minges at the Greenville Campaign in North Carolina in 1980 when by the Hall of Fame inductees came during emotion reminiscing past experiences and Country Club on July 27, 2004 where he he was State Chairman, and North Carolina a critical time in the history of Ducks FOR SALE events involving Jones during the early years was fondly remembered as an avid sports- was the first state east of the Mississippi to of fundraising in North Carolina. Jones man and generous supporter of Ducks raise one million dollars. Under his leader- See Hall of Fame, Page 5 142 Acre Heath Farm Waterfowl Impoundments (3) Hyde County, NC Price $390,000 For more information, contact Frankie Waters Sales Associate 252.945.1992 Above, left to right Lloyde Goode, NCDU State Chairman; Michelle Goode, Senior Reginal Director Don Manley with Hall of Fame Inductee Reid Hall of Fame Inductee Herman Moore and his family receiving his [email protected] First Lady of NCDU; John Pechmann, Chairman NC Wildlife Resources Jones surrounded by family. plaque from past State Chairman Glenn Harrelson. Commission; Lee Warren, NCDU Deputy State Chairman and Luke LaBorde, DU Regional Vice-President. www.ducks.orgNorth Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 2 SummerSpring 20032005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 27 Summer 2005 ■ GREENWINGS State Officers and Staff ■ State Chairman’s Letter State Chairman [email protected] Greenwings are the future of Ducks Unlimited. Since 1973, the Greenwing CONGRATULATIONS Lloyd Goode [email protected] programs conducted by local committees have created the perfect oppor- 2816 Wayland Dr. We will succeed tunity for youngsters to learn about wetlands conservation. By exposing Raleigh, NC 27608 By lloyd Goode North Carolina State DU Chairman them to the great outdoors and the need for improving wildlife habitat, we 919-781-1919 (W) / 919- 349-3443 (C) are taking positive steps to ensure the future of our natural heritage. HARNETT COUNTY Greenwing membership application [email protected] State Shooting Chairman In the Spring of 2003, my wife Michelle almost there with 11.8% growth in the With 310 Students Underwritten, Harnett County(Dunn) is Gary Sturgill Name ______State Chairman-Elect 4463 Kendale Road and I had the opportunity to hear Stirling first 6 months of this fiscal year, but we Birthdate ______the First Chapter in North Carolina to Sponsor Project Webfoot Larry Wilkins High Point, NC 27265 Adams, the then oldest living past have lost that increase as of this writing. Address ______PO Box 769 336-605-2042 (W)/ 336-869-1690 (H) National President, say “conservation We need to regain the lost increase by The committee wishes to highlight three target • Project Webfoot is an education outreach pro- 1020 South Garnett St. [email protected] ______activities that are significant to our growth of gram and curriculum for 4th-6th grade students. Henderson, NC 27536 without dollars is just conversation.” the end of June or double up to catch up City ______Greenwing membership. • As noted in the foreword to this handbook, the 252-438-8165 (W) / 252-430-1576 (H) State Golf Chairman Those six words say everything about during the ’05-’06 fiscal year. State ______Zip ______1. New Greenwing marketing plan is available to Youth and Education Committee feels it is very impor- [email protected] Kurt Adams what we do and why we do it. We have There is a simple plan, which if fol- Email: ______all volunteers who wish to have a committee member tant that we focus staff and volunteer attention on PO Box 197 make a formal presentation to a corporate donor. It these specific grades in the early stages of the program. Deputy State Chairman Gibsonville, NC 27249 to raise dollars to conserve, maintain and lowed by each chapter, I guarantee will ❐ Jr. Greenwing (0-11 years) $10 Lee Warren 336-449-4321 can be viewed on the website and is a solid tool for cor- We must ensure that Project Webfoot is firmly estab- restore wetland habi- achieve the needed ❐ Sr. Greenwing (12-17 years) $10 porate sponsors to justify underwriting of Events - lished before we attempt to grow the program. 2443 River Road [email protected] ❐ Legacy Greenwing (0-17 years) $200 Project Webfoot. • Project Webfoot can be provided to interested Fayetteville, NC 28312 tats. growth. If each chapter 2. A new Project Webfoot: What is Project educators and integrated with existing school curricu- 910-678-7775(W) / 919- 485-2700 (C) Band the Billfish Chairman This means for will recruit enough new Payment [email protected] Tav Gauss ❐ Webfoot? lums. NCDU to be success- committee members to Check enclosed Project Webfoot is an international, interdiscipli- • Classrooms and school districts receive Project PO Box 158 ❐ Credit Card (MasterCard/VISA/Discover/Amex) nary wetland educational program and curriculum Webfoot through sponsorships obtained by Ducks Region 4 Vice President Wilson, NC 27894 ful with our Sound achieve a minimum of package developed by Ducks Unlimited for educators Unlimited volunteers. Luke Laborde 252-237-3717 (W) / 252-237-0942 (H) Card # ______210 Miden Hall Way [email protected] CARE Initiative we 12.5% committee and youth organization leaders. The program is admin- • Project Webfoot is the first step in bringing the Exp Date ______Cary, NC 27513 istered by dedicated Ducks Unlimited volunteers and value of wetlands to youth throughout our North have to raise dollars. growth and have those Signature ______919-459-3030 (W)/ 919-6778-0647 (H) Conservation Comm. Chairman staff throughout the United States. America. [email protected] Chuck Duncan Grassroots is charged new committee mem- Your membership is tax-deductible except for the $3 value of Ducks Unlimited magazine and $3 value • Webfoot is the acronym for Wetlands Education • Underwritten by sponsors at a cost of $ 300 per other membership fulfillment items to the amount allowed by law. 1804 Carl Williamson Road with raising $10 mil- bers presell 10 tickets, Basics for Outdoor Oriented Teaching. classroom. Lead Drake Society Raleigh, NC 27610 lion of the $22 million Sound CARE will be a Chuck Wall 919-781-9798 (W) / 919-880-3652 (C) ■ 306 Country Club Drive [email protected] goal of Sound CARE. success. I promise you JOHNSON COUNTY GREENWING DAY Lexington, NC 27292 The balance of $12 this will happen. If each ■ FAMILY TRADITION 336-243-2156 (W) / 336-248-8125 (H) FIELD STAFF Eastern NC Senior RD million will be raised committee will recruit 1 State Greenwing Chairman Don Manley by our Development new volunteer for each A third generation Manley Fred Kaplan 25 Scott Place and Conservation 8 existing committee Bio Med Sciences Group Clinton, NC 28328 is already a Legacy Greeenwing Chocowinity, NC 28012 910-592-3898 (W) / 910-590-3000 (F) arms. This is a first in members and charge 252-974-5486 (C) [email protected] DU’s history, that volunteer with pre- [email protected] Central NC RD Development, selling 10 tickets,WE State Sponsor Chairman Shawn Kooyman Conservation and WILL SUCCEED. Your Henry Kidd 1157 Lake Royale 613 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612 Louisburg, NC 27549 Grassroots are all chapter will have done 919-821-0558 (W) /919-782-8533 (H) 252-478-9051 (W) / 252-312-8322 (C) charged with a com- their part. How simple [email protected] [email protected] mon goal, a North NCDU State Chairman is that? State Major Donor Chairman Western NC RD Carolina goal. Lloyde Goode Please volunteer to John Matthews Curtis Wooten Conservation and serve on your local Baker Roofing Company 409 West Union Street 517 Mercury Street Morganton, NC 28655 Developmentare doing their part. We committee. If you are already a volunteer, Raleigh, NC 27603 828-430-8304 (W) 843-270-0550 (C) have received grants from the NC bring a friend. This is the key to making 919-828-2975 Fax: 828-430-8304 Attorney General’s office and Progress Sound CARE a success. This is they key [email protected] The Johnson County DU Chapter held Regional Biologist Energy Foundation. Challenge gifts have for Ducks Unlimited helping North their third annual Greenwing Day on State Treasurer Collin Smith been made and they have been matched. Carolina forever. May 14th at Howell Woods Mark Shouse 3896 Leeds Ave Charleston, SC 29405 Conservation has hired a biologist for I have always been proud to be a mem- Environmental Learning Center in 222 Larkin Street Morehead City NC 28557 843-745-9110 (O) Smithfield N.C. The day started with a csmith2ducks.org North Carolina. ber and volunteer for Ducks Unlimited. turn out of 40 kids in attendance. Each 252-247-2106 (W) 252-240-1794(H) [email protected] Grassroots has to do its part. The $10 Sound CARE has defined that pride for child received a goody bag and a t-shirt Director of Conservation Programs made possible by the 25 event sponsors. Craig LeSchack million the event system needs to raise me. A private organization trying to raise State Underwriting Chairman Activities throughout the day included South Atlantic Feild Office comes straight from our Strategic Plan. As $22 million that will forever benefit North Karl Blackley 3896 Leeds Ave. retriever demonstrations, birds of prey Preston Development Company Charleston, SC 29405 our volunteers know, that plan calls for Carolina and we are asking for nothing in exhibit, rock climbing wall, bow and 100 Weston States Way 843-745-9110 (O) the state to grow 12.5% annually. return. All volunteers, members and sup- arrow shooting, duck call demonstra- Cary, NC 27513 tions and fishing. A big thanks to the 919-481-3000(W) Engineering Technician Obviously that means each chapter needs porters should share my pride! Coy Sullivan parents of each child, committee mem- [email protected] to grow 12.5% to do their part. We were bers and sponsors for making the day a Senior Regional Director Don Manley; son Chris; and 313 N. Broad Street, Edenton, NC 27932 big success. grandson Fletcher. Already, Don has Fletcher signed up as State Publicity Chairman 252-482-7437, ext. 114 (W) a LEGACY GREENWING MEMBER of NCDU. Joe Clendenin [email protected] 1035 Inverness Road FIRST FLIGHT NCDU GREENWING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Southern Pines, NC 28387 NC Conservation Office First Fight, the North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Newsletter, is published three times a year in 910-692-2538 (H) USDA Service Center the spring, summer, and fall. Due dates for articles and advertisements for the newsletter are Fred Kaplan Keith Jones R. E. (Bob) Thompson Don Manley (RD) Kevin Lewis Jeremy Thigpen Randy Watson Danny Drye [email protected] 730 N. Granville Street, Suite 8 January 31, May 31, and September 30. Articles, advertisements and leads should be submit- O 704.829.5942 M 910.590.9335 Ph. 919.833.0858 O 910.592.3898 H 252728-6887 Progress Energy (h) 704-540-8908 (m) 919-819-3088 Edenton, NC 27932 252-482-7437 (M) / 252-482-3428 (F) ted to: 205 Commodore Court H 910.592.1149 2317 Windy Woods M 910.990.6345 M 252-725-1221 Real Estate (c) 704-517-9884 [email protected] State Webmaster Joseph A. Clendenin, State Publicity Chairman, North Carolina DU Belmont, NC 28012 111 Barrus Ave. Drive 25 Scott Place 130 Old River Rd (M) 919-812-2010 10638 Rogalla Dr Wake Steve Schreck 1035 Inverness Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 1305 Woodline Drive [email protected] Clinton, NC Raleigh, NC 27607 Clinton, NC 28328 Beaufort, NC 28516 (O) 919-546-2492 Charlotte, NC 28277 Email: [email protected] • Telephone: 910-692-2538 Raleigh, NC 27605 Mecklenburg County [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 919-773-4664 (H) Submissions may also be given to NC regional directors. Sampson County Wake County Sampson County Carteret County Raleigh, NC M ecklenburg

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 26 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 3 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Conservation Overview Summer - 2005 Yo u should Care About Sound Care Completed Projects & Programs PROJECT NAME COUNTY PARTNER WORK PERFORMED NCDU $ VALUE ACREAGE YEAR COMPLETED By Luke Laborde membership, conservation team, and that bird band returns have demonstrated watching, supporting our actions and Conine Island Bertie USFWS Land Acquisition $249,358 3,748 1986 Regional Vice President development team are all working together are the primary breeding grounds for our encouraging our success. It is model for Meredith Land Donation Currituck Private Donated land transferred to NCWRC NA 82 1986 in a single program for a single purpose – birds that we see in the fall. This is a sci- DU for the future. McCotter Land Donation Craven Private Donated land transferred to NCWRC NA 101 1987 So what’s the big deal? Another DU Mackay Island NWR Currituck USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $79,086 800 1987 fundraising initiative? Aren’t the ducks to conserve 64,000 acres at a cost of $22 ence-based approach to literally get “the I especially want to thank Craig Hunting Creek Swamp Davie NCWRC Land Acquisition $67,839 137 1989 going to be back next fall anyway? million to directly impact waterfowl habi- most bang for our bucks”, and DU has LeSchack and Lloyde Goode for their Alligator River NWR Dare USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $22,500 399 1992 Well, it is a BIG DEAL, and all who tat for North Carolina. That’s 22,000 committed every dollar we raise during efforts in conceiving and bringing to reali- Catfish Lake Impoundment Jones NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $39,350 820 1992 D. Rogerson Acquisition Martin NCWRC Land Acquisition $77,263 253 1992 support Ducks Unlimited in North additional acres in our state, a 50% this five year period to this project! Every ty a great program for North Carolina, for increase in what we have done over the dollar we raise will be matched with public DU, and especially for the ducks. Truly, Goose Creek Game Land Pamlico NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $31,203 645 1992 Carolina should be both excited and Ashpole Swamp Robeson NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $9,327 42 1992 proud! This is the first time in the history past 20 years in the next five. That’s and private conservation funds. you should care about Sound CARE! Johns River Waterfowl Area Burke NCWRC Land Acquisition $5,100 57 1993 of Ducks Unlimited that the grass roots another 42,000 acres of habitat in areas This is a big deal! And all of DU is Gull Rock Game Land Hyde NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $82,021 200 1993 Mattamuskeet NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $13,000 450 1994 Pocosin Lakes NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $20,000 300 1994 Mattamuskeet NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $50,000 400 1995 White Oak River Game Land Onslow NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $49,796 100 1995 NCDU takes Top Flight Award at National Convention Goose Creek Game Land Pamlico NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $34,336 1,305 1995 Goose Creek Game Land Beauford NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $15,879 235 1996 By Luke Laborde • 9 Total Grassroots Income $1,418,480 Bladen Lakes Impoundment Bladen NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $1,410 8 1996 Regional Vice President • 9 Total Members17,711 Core Sound Waterfowl Museum - Willow Pond Carteret CSWM Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $18,009 5 1996 • 7 Total Sponsors 1,590 Alligator River NWR Dare USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $56,104 403 1996 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited • 3 Most New Life Sponsors 28 Gull Rock Game Land Hyde NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $6,340 100 1996 placed first in the Pintail Flight, which Waterfowl Field Sanctuaries Hyde NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $31,181 4,887 1996 • 10 Total Misc. Event Income $265,328 includes all states with general member- Roanoke River - Everett Martin NCWRC Land Acquisition $175,446 880 1996 • 5 Most Major Donor Upgrades 7 ship from 12,000 to 20,000. The award Great Dismal Swamp Pasquotank USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $7,876 7,574 1996 The Raleigh Chapter of Ducks Pungo NWR Washington USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $30,690 350 1996 is based on actual performance in 25 Unlimited was the #6 chapter in the Pee Dee NWR Anson USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $33,000 300 1997 categories utilizing Olympic scoring. country in grass roots income, and the Goose Creek Game Land Beauford NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $32,271 140 1997 Congratulations to our state committee, Mackay Island NWR Currituck USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $18,000 900 1997 Clinton Chapter also placed in the top area chairman, volunteers and staff for Roanoke Island Marshes Game Land Dare NCWRC Land Acquisition $175,000 140 1997 100! Mattamuskeet NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $29,985 300 1997 your performance during 2004. State Thank you for all of your hard work. Mattamuskeet NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $26,000 450 1997 Chairman Lloyd Goode was presented We are well on our way to achieving Mattamuskeet NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $15,000 300 1997 the award on your behalf (see accompa- Alligator River NWR Dare USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $49,994 700 1998 greater goals in 2005! Leave a legacy for nying photo). In addition, NCDU placed Pocosin NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $2,000 NA 1998 the ducks. Become a DU volunteer in the following overall categories in Gull Rock Game Land Hyde NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $2,582 83 1998 today! Pamlico Phragmites Control Pamlico Private Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $20,000 400 1998 competition with all fifty states: Caswell Game Land Caswell NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $7,681 12 1999 Mackay Island NWR Currituck USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $3,750 50 1999 Catfish Lake Impoundment Jones NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $63,527 200 1999 Pee Dee NWR Anson USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $25,000 500 2000 The Perils of a Pintail: Destroyed Nests, Dissapearing Wetlands Refuge Phragmites Control Various USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $4,751 300 2001 Mackay Island NWR Currituck USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $167,000 510 2002 J. Morgan Futch Game Land Tyrell NCWRC Land Acquisition $250,000 600 2002 By Luke Laborde early as April, among the first of the ducks to grasslands, and working with cattle farmers to Northern Pintails. Salt Works Tract Carteret NCWRC Land Acquisition $860,000 444 2003 do so, and have a preference for stubble and implement sound grazing and haying prac- I was fortunate to learn some important J. Morgan Futch Game Land Tyrell NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $480,000 600 2003 Regional Vice President grazed grassland for nesting sights. In the tices that increase the productivity of the land lessons over my three day course – Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land - Whitley Tract Martin NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $152,000 75 2004 The Northern Pintail is one of our most wheat belt of Canada, that means that many for both livestock and ducks. They are also 1. Man has totally changed the landscape Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land - Conoho Farms Tract Martin NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $318,466 49 2005 spectacular ducks, and they hold a very spe- nests will be destroyed after eggs are laid dur- supporting agronomic research and education of the breeding grounds over the past 100 Pee Dee NWR Anson FWS, Progress Energy Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $82,000 20 2005 cial place in the history of North Carolina ing planting of spring wheat in late May and in the use of winter hardy fall-seeded wheat, years or so. Lower Cape Fear Project Brunswick Private Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $48,438 215 2005 waterfowling and the hearts of North early June. In fact, only which leaves crops 2. The acreage that needs to be enhanced, NC Partners Program Various NCP** Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $92,709 3,214 1996-2004 Carolina waterfowlers. A “bull sprig” with 5-20 northern pintail undisturbed during conserved, and protected across Canada and Conservation Easements Various DU Land Protection $7,085,100 * 6,449 2001-2005 Wetlands Reserve Program Various NRCS Wetland Hydrology Restoration $2,455,600 4,022 2001-2005 cupped wings side-slipping into the decoys nests out of 100 will critical waterfowl the northern U.S. is staggering, almost over- tests the heart rate of young and old alike. Yet hatch. 55-85% of hen breeding periods. whelming. Total $13,672,968 45,254 these magnificent birds are declining in num- pintails will attempt a With new varieties 3. When you’re operating in Canada, it’s ber with an estimated continental population second nest, but hatch- that increase grain lonely out there. We have many more con- Current Projects of about 2,000,000, only 40% of the North ing and survival rates production, expand servation partners in the U.S. There are no PROJECT NAME COUNTY PARTNER WORK PERFORMED NCDU $ VALUE ACREAGE American Waterfowl Management Plan goal for second nests are the cropping season, comparable programs to CRP and WRP. NC Partners Program Various NCP** Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $60,000 250 of 5,000,000 pintails! What’s causing their even lower. Unlike and reduce the num- 4. With huge amount of wetlands in pri- Conservation Easements Various DU Land Protection $2,200,000 * 2,200 decline and what is DU doing about it? mallards, few pintails ber of equipment vate hands, we have to work cooperatively Currituck NWR Currituck USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $60,000 150 Fort Bragg Cumberland Ft. Bragg Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $403,000 281 I was privileged to have the opportunity will attempt to nest trips through the with agriculture. We have to always think North River Game Land Camden NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement $250,000 53 to attend Ducks University this month, an more than two times. Other factors con- field, it looks like a win-win strategy for agri- “win-win” for farmers and ducks. Roanoke River NWR - Askew Tract Bertie USFWS Wetland Restoration/Enhancement $221,000 411 intense three day program of lectures and tributing to the overall decline of pintails culture and for ducks. It is DU goal, through We have a beautiful, wonderful, and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum - Willow Pond Carteret Core Sound Wetland Restoration/Enhancement $12,500 3 field trips hosted at Regina, Saskatchewan. include loss of grassland and wetlands habitat direct support, agricultural policy, and educa- adaptable resource in our waterfowl, and if we Mattamuskeet NWR Pump Project Hyde USFWS Wetland Restoration/Enhancement $516,000 744 Regina is in the heart of the Canadian prairie, to drainage and/or urbanization, the intensi- tion, to convert 20-25% of Canadian wheat can provide habitat and mother nature can Roanoke Island Marshes Game Land Dare NCWRC Wetland Habitat Enhancement $245,000 40 and only 70 kilometers are so from the fication of agricultural practices and conver- crops to fall-seeded varieties. This would provide water, we will thrill to the whispering Missouri Coteau. This is duck country! The sion of native grassland to crops, and, on the have a major impact on the nesting success of wings of waterfowl for generations to come. Total $3,967,500 4,132 breeding season is in full swing, and we saw wintering grounds, the conversion of rice GRAND TOTAL $17,640,468 49,386 breeding pairs of mallards, pintail, shovelers, farms to shrimp and other crops. NCDU conservation dollar values and acreage totals for completed projects, current projects & conservation easements bluewing teal, canvasbacks, scaup, ringnecks, DU and the Institute for Wetlands and Interested in learning more * Projected conservation value for use as match ruddy ducks and Canada geese on every Waterfowl Research have documented that ** North Carolina Partners consists of DU, NCWRC, USFWS, NRCS & private landowners who participate in program snowmelt pothole and wetland. We also saw pintails on average hatched nearly 10 times about Sound CARE? mile after mile after mile, as far as the eye more nests from hayland habitats than were could see, of brown spring wheat stubble – observed in spring seeded cropland. They Ducks Unlimited has created an informative and entertaining 10 minute video that Potential Project fields waiting to be planted over the coming have also observed that pintails on average explains the North Carolina SoundCARE Initiative. NCDU is now assembling a group of PROJECT NAME COUNTY PARTNER WORK PREFORMED NCDU $ VALUE ACREAGE YEAR Falls of the Neuse Game Land Wake NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 475 2005-2007 months. During the trip I was able to attend hatched one nest every 72 acres in fall-seeded Volunteers and Staff who can speak on the subject to groups interested in learning more a presentation by DU biologist Dr. Karla Tripp Tract Halifax NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 147 2005-2007 crops vs. one nest every 1,332 acres in spring about SoundCARE. Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land Martin NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 53 2005-2007 Guyn, who has devoted her career to the seeded crops. With this information, DU is Sportsmen’s clubs; Civic organizations such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions & Garden Clubs; Roanoke River NWR - Broadneck Project Bertie USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 1050 2005-2007 study of the pintail. The work they are doing focusing on a two pronged strategy – restora- or other groups who would like to have someone speak on wetlands conservation and Caledonia State Prison Halifax NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 500 2005-2007 is both enlightening and exciting! tion and preservation of grasslands, and the North Carolina SoundCARE can contact North Carolina Regional Directors (listed under Gull Rock Game Land Hyde NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 347 2005-2007 The pintail is among the earliest of the development of fall seeded winter wheat. DU Pocosin Lakes NWR Washington USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 250 2005-2007 nesting ducks, with over 50% of females Canada, supported by DU, Inc., is working Field Staff on the inside front page of this publication) or your local chapter chairman. Mattamuskeet NWR Hyde USFWS Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 1600 2005-2007 paired by January. They will begin to nest as to acquire and/or conserve existing native Contact your Regional Director and a speaker will be provided. Lantern Acres Game Land Tyrrell NCWRC Waterfowl Habitat Enhancement TBD 200 2005-2007

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 4 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 25 Summer 2005 North American waterfowl survey determines fall hunting seasons Hall of Fame Broughton Unlimited and led to dramatic growth in A tremendous success for Sound CARE! In addition to their annual event, the Chapter is actively searching for new vol- Saskatchewan last week for a first- "It's not a political decision, it's not It's not easy what they do on the the late 1960s and 1970s. These men By Brad Dokken Sound CARE is a comprehensive conser- chapter will also be installing and maintain- unteers, if you would like to be a part of chartered a course for future NCDU lead- Herald Staff Writer, Grand Forks Herald hand look at the survey - both on the an emotional decision. It's a fact- ground, either. When it comes to vation initiative to conserve more than ing a wood duck nesting box program the Broughton Committee and participate ground and in the air. based numbers decision," identifying ducks, survey crews have ers and volunteers to blueprint in conserv- SASKATOON, Sask. - Keith ing wetland habitat for waterfowl and 22,000 acres of wetland and waterfowl along a stretch of the Little River near in the fun and excitement, please contact "Fifty Years and Still Counting" is Throckmorton said. "Last year, we to have their mallards in a row. And Warner was on a race against the other wildlife. habitat in North Carolina as well as Lizard Lick. They are also organizing sev- Lee Browne (919-787-9456) or Shawn the theme of this year's survey. were on the threshold between liber- the way these guys dash from one 42,000 acres of wetlands in the breeding eral other events such as a statewide Kooyman (252-312-8322). You can also weather - and the clock. North Carolina has long prided herself "This data they're collecting is 100 al and moderate regulations. Our pothole to the next, being in shape is ground and staging areas that are critical Greenwing Sporting Clays Shoot and a visit our website at www.nc.ducks.org for A wildlife technician for the as a state of “firsts” and our first in nation percent necessary for setting of hunt- model and our numbers suggest a lib- also a requirement. Hall of Fame, NCDU has taken the lead to the migratory waterfowl that spend youth hunt at the close of this year’s more information on DU events and activ- Canadian Wildlife Service in ing regulations," said Nicholas eral season is justified even if hunter in recognizing past achievements in the their winters in North Carolina. waterfowl season. The Broughton DU ities in your area. Saskatoon, Warner was leading a Throckmorton, public affairs special- perceptions say moderate is better Consistency key conservation of our precious natural three-man air/ground crew faced with resources and wetlands. ist for the service in Washington, for the resource. Last week, Warner was leading one the task of counting every wetland - The night also featured the return of D.C., and coordinator of the media of three crews from Saskatchewan sur- and as many ducks and geese as pos- the largest gathering of Past State tour. "Without the data, they can't set Race to complete veying the southern part of the Chairmen which included Rodney Dowd, Inaugural JCDU Duck Dog Classic October 8th & 9th sible - within one-eighth mile on regulations with precision, and they For Warner, completing the morn- province. For consistency's sake, he says Sr., Herman Moore, John Farley, Reid either side of an 18-mile stretch of would have to be more conservative ing's ground survey was significant they try to complete the survey route Jones, Glenn Harrelson, Dr. David Brookhill Farm Clayton, North Carolina prairie road. and err on the side of caution. This because a U.S. Fish and Wildlife by noon. Brighter midday light condi- Thompson, Kurt Adams, Jerry Armstrong, Chuck Wall and present Chairman, Lloyd Johnston County Duck Unlimited is proud • Chance to win $5,500 In CASH! data maximizes hunting opportuni- Service aerial crew had flown the seg- tions make ducks more difficult to spot, to present the inaugural JCDU Duck Dog All rules, scoring, directions and hotel infor- And he had to finish by noon. Goode (see photo on page one). ties." ment the previous day. The pilots do for one thing, he says, and studies show Classic. It will be held at the famed Brookhill mation can be obtained off of the NCDU web- That would be a big job under the Special guests included John E. the aerial portion of the survey first, drakes in the morning are more likely Pechmann, Chairman, North Carolina Farm home of the Raleigh Jaycee's Brookhill site at www.nc.ducks.org best of weather conditions, but after to be on a wetland away from the hens. Wildlife Resources Commission, Dr. Steeplechase in Clayton North Carolina. This 100% of all proceeds from this event will two days of steady rain, the prairie Crews only count male ducks on the David T. Cobb, Division Chief of Wildlife event will be limited to the first 50 paid entries. fund NC's Conservation Initiative SOUND road was soggy, and the fields were survey, Warner says, because each Management, Dave Dohner, Director of There will be CASH PRIZES awarded to the CARE. muddy. With more rain in the fore- Fundraising and Volunteer Relations of top seven dogs. Total prize money will be Johnston County DU would also like to drake usually means there's a hen hid- cast,Warner was on the brink of hav- Ducks Unlimited, Brett Baker, Ducks $5,500. The event is open to any dog of any invite the general public out to this event. There den on a nest somewhere not far away. ing to scuttle the whole morning Unlimited Director of Development, and breed. If your duck dog is the best around, don't will be product sponsors along with event spon- According to Warner, results from Regional Directors Curtis Wooten and marathon. miss your chance to see how they stack up sors on the grounds. Admission is free to the the survey represent an index and not Shawn Kooyman. It might have been a great day to against the other dogs. All entries must be • Annual DU membership (dog owner) general public. Spread the word and come out a population estimate. The goal is to “Sound CARE” and “Same Time Each received by September 4, 2005. The dog event for a great weekend of outdoor fun. If any per- be a duck, but when your job is trying Year” videos were shown during the cere- • DU Canine Membership (dog) provide a picture of trends from year will consist of two land and two water test. All • Friday night social for Dog Handlers and sons wish to be a sponsor of this event or if you count them ... well, that's a different mony. State Chairman Lloyd Goode reit- tests will be set up to resemble a goose or duck have any questions you can contact Paul Yates at to year. erated that Sound CARE, North guest story. hunt. 919-550-8486 or email at paulyates@earth- "You're not going to count them all, Carolina’s Conservation Initiative has as • Saturday night dinner and party for dog "It's wet here this year," Warner Entry is $200.00 per dog and each entry will link.net there's just no way," he said. "But at its goal to protect, restore and enhance owners, handlers, DU committee and event said, surveying the countryside on a least it gives you some trend data." 64,000 acres in North Carolina and the receive the following: sponsors dreary Wednesday morning amid the The worst of the rain had passed, breeding grounds over the next five years rolling hills just a little bit south of and the dreary skies were beginning to at a cost of $22 million dollars. Luke Saskatoon. "Wow, we're going to have Laborde, Regional Vice-President gave a Johnston County Duck Dog Classic brighten when Warner and his two our hands full." passionate and heartwarming message Entry Form helpers, Nathan Wiebe and Chad regarding fundraising and our responsibil- Wilkinson, hit the ground running - lit- ity to continue the mission of Ducks Dog Owners Name :______North American survey erally - to complete the survey. Unlimited. Muddy boots and all, Warner's Address: ______Following a route laid out on a series of Karen Amspacher, Executive Director trek across the prairie represented City: ______State: ______aerial photographs - one slow mile at a of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, just one small piece of the giant puz- spoke of the close relationship and part- Setting the rules Warner says. Survey protocol man- time - the trio took turns running to Phone Number:______zle known as the North American nering which is enjoyed by NCDU and Using a system called Adaptive dates that air/ground crews complete wetlands and flushing out ducks and waterfowl population survey. Each the museum. She gave an update on capi- Harvest Management, a "ducks-in, their portion of the survey within geese along the 18-mile transect. They tal funding and building. The Core May since 1955, teams of pilot-biolo- Dogs Name: ______ducks-out" formula that looks at the two days of the flight; otherwise, the logged the species of ducks, wetland Sound Waterfowl Museum has graciously gists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife previous fall's duck harvest, spring pilot has to fly the route again. types and habitat cover on a series of given NCDU the exclusive use of a wall at Sire: ______Service and ground crews from the habitat conditions and numbers of tally sheets, and as the clock struck the entrance to the museum where com- Canadian Wildlife Service have joined memorative tablets of inductees into the Dam: ______breeding waterfowl, managers from That costs time - and money. noon, they'd hit all of the 244 wetlands, forces on behalf of waterfowl and Hall of Fame are on permanent display at North America's four waterfowl fly- "It's all weather juggling," Warner some of which have been plowed Breeder: ______hunters.Their mission is to scour the the museum. Future plans include a ways base their hunting season rec- said. "I thought there was kind of a under, marked on the map. plaque recognizing all past State Chairmen Date of birth:______prairies of southern Canada, the ommendations on the survey results. window here. It's iffy, it's going to be Later, they would enter the results and exhibits illustrating NCDU conserva- boreal forests to the north, the Dog Handler's Name:______The "liberal" package offers hunters hard on the guys and me. But you've into a computer, providing yet another tion efforts and programs. Dakotas and other parts of the the biggest limits and most time got to step up sometimes." snapshot of waterfowl and wetland March 12, 2005, a date to remember. (if not Owner) northern United States to survey May ducks always fill our skies. afield. In leaner years, managers might While the aerial crew can fly a sur- conditions across North America's waterfowl, habitat and breeding con- opt for the more conservative "mod- vey route in a fraction of the time, most important breeding areas. ditions. erate" or "restrictive" season frame- their picture of ducks and habitat Considering waterfowl managers meet Results from the survey, the Ducks Unlimited is a private, those of Ducks Unlimited Inc. Please direct comments to Joe works. Or, in a worst-case scenario, conditions at 150 feet and 100 mph in July to discuss hunting season rec- largest such endeavor in the world, non-profit organization dedicated to Similarities between the name Ducks Clendenin, Editor, 1035 Inverness no season at all. isn't as complete as the view available ommendations, time is of the essence ultimately determine fall hunting reg- FIRST conserving wetlands habitat for Unlimited Inc. and those of advertis- Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 or While the Fish and Wildlife Service from the ground. That's why air and to get all of the numbers crunched. waterfowl and other wildlife. DU was ers are coincidental and do not indi- via telephone at 910-692-2538. ulations for duck hunters across has drawn flak from some hunters for ground components are crucial to They'd cut it close,Warner says, but incorporated by a group of farsighted cate North America. FLIGHT implementing liberal packages the last areas of the survey that are accessible they'd made it. conservationists on Jan. 29, 1937. mutual affiliation unless clearly stated. North Carolina DU’s First Flight is two years, Throckmorton says flyway by road. In the boreal forests to the "It's almost like a logistical night- Membership in the organization is Members who moved, should send printed by This year marks the 50th anniver- Summer 2005 Vol. 7, No. 2 managers feel the survey results have north, the survey only counts ducks mare, but you get the job done," he $25 minimum, which includes a sub- new address and current membership Main Street Newspapers, sary of the spring survey, and the U.S. supported the option. The downside and is completely reliant on the said. "We have a pretty good setup scription to the national Ducks number to national headquarters. Salem VA. Fish and Wildlife Service embarked Lloyd Goode Unlimited magazine.As the organiza- To advertise in North Carolina to AHM, he says, is that a year with observations from the air. here. Most of the surveys are based on on a special push to promote the North Carolina State Chairman tion’s official publication for the state DU’s First Flight, contact Ty Conti, First Flight is published "liberal" regulations doesn't guaran- "I can see why we're out here" on weather. Sometimes, it's frustrating, but cooperative venture by inviting a 2816 Wayland Dr. of North Carolina, First Flight, has a Publisher, North Carolina Sportsman three times yearly and mailed to tee good duck hunting. The formula the ground,Warner said. "It's not easy you've still got to give it a try." Raleigh, NC 27608 handful of outdoor writers to circulation of 18,000.Views expressed Magazine, at 252-206-1633 email more than 18,000 DU supporters. doesn't factor in hunter psychology. what they do in the air." Telephone: 919-349-3443 by contributors are not necessarily [email protected] North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 24 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 5 Summer 2005 Through your philanthropic commitments NCDU will fund its strategic initiative to protect, restore and enhance an additional 22,000 wetland acres in North Carolina, plus 42,000 acres of waterfowl breeding habitat within the next five years. North Carolina Sound CARE contributes to Ducks Unlimited’s goal of conserving, within the coming decade, an additional ten million

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North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 6 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 23 Summer 2005 Conservation Program ■ NCDU Donates to Natural Sciences Museum Harris Lake Annual Wood Duck Day By Charles G. Wilkins Jr. and are making plans for such nesting boxes to Update: January-March DU Member be replaced. "This project allows our chapter to return a Western Wake Ducks Unlimited (WWDU) By Craig R. LeShack little to the area we all hunt," said WWDU com- Chapter held their annual Wood Duck Day, Director of Conservation Programs mittee member Dave McDonald. "Ducks February 12, 2005. 20 volunteers participated, Unlimited is a conservation organization that The following is an update of conservation activities for the third quarter in the South including 4 greenwings, in cleaning out and Atlantic (January - March 2005). Thanks to the dedicated DU staff and volunteers that helps provide and maintain duck habitat. This adding new shavings to 70 wood duck nesting have made FY05 a success thus far. Please feel free to use this information with other vol- project (Wood Duck Day) allows Western Wake boxes spread across Harris Lake in New Hill, unteers, potential donors, etc. Should you have questions or comments concerning the to maintain habitat without asking for donations NC. information provided or would like to learn more about a particular project please call me or sponsorships, just doing what we love to do." at (843) 745-9110. According to records taken, the hatching rate This is the second year WWDU has main- Plans are to have these updates on the Ducks Unlimited website (under each state) was over 70% for the 2004 breeding season. DU tained the wood duck nesting boxes on Harris beginning with the FY05 Summary / FY06 outlook report in July. We will be able to e- volunteers are excited to hear the hatching rate Lake and we look forward to cleaning the boxes mail the links to view the reports and include additional information such as pictures, increased from the 2003 season. While on site, links to our partners, etc. again nest year. volunteers also took note of any repairs needed NORTH CAROLINA * Sound CARE: o Efforts are underway to develop a Sound CARE Steering Committee. Through this Committee’s leadership, we hope to raise over $1 million for the Initiative. Funds raised Federal Duck Stamp Contest Wings Its Way To Memphis will benefit wetlands in state and on the breeding grounds that are important to North Lloyd goode, Sonja and Luke Laborde presenting a check to Betsy Carolina. The first meeting of the Sound CARE Steering Committee will be on May MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 9, 2005 _ For the Fish and Wildlife Service and Ducks Unlimited tors and other conservationists have generated operates 69 national fish hatcheries, 64 fishery 4th. Bennett,Executive Director of the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences on behalf of NCDU for the dedication of the museum lobby. A plaque is now in place at the first time in its 71-year history, the design for the to host the oldest and most prominent U.S. gov- more than $700 million that has been used to resources offices and 81 ecological services field o DU submitted another grant proposal to the North Carolina Attorney General’s next Federal Duck Stamp will be chosen outside ernment-sponsored art competition," said Susan acquire and protect more than 5.2 million acres stations. The agency enforces federal wildlife Environmental Enhancement Grant Program. If successfully funded, this grant will museum. funds for the project were raised at the SoundCARE kick-off at the of Washington, D.C. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Schadt, Greater Memphis Arts Council presi- of crucial habitat at hundreds of national wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, provide DU with the ability to conserve almost 10,000 acres of habitat in North museum and were provided by private donors. Carolina over the next four years. Last year, DU received a $413,000 grant from the Service announced today that the 2005 Federal dent and CEO. "Given the high level of interest refuges in nearly every state in the nation. manages migratory bird populations, restores program for restoration projects located on Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land, Duck Stamp Art Competition, one of the in duck hunting and wildlife conservation in this Famed wildlife artist and conservationist nationally significant fisheries, conserves and Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, and Fort Bragg. nation's oldest and most prestigious wildlife art region, we believe this will be an event that will J.N. "Ding" Darling, who was then director of restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands, and Roanoke River Wetlands Game Lands: competitions, will be held in Memphis on Sept. attract many and bring national recognition to what would later become the Fish and Wildlife helps foreign and Native American tribal gov- * Public Lands Conservation Program: 14 and 15. the Memphis area." Service, created the image for the first Federal ernments with their conservation efforts. It also o Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land - Conoho Farms Tract (49 acres): Restoration The Conoho Farms Tract Along with its move to Memphis, the com- "For many centuries and for all of human Duck Stamp in 1934. In doing so, Darling oversees the Federal Assistance program, which activities were completed in March. Partners included DU, Wildlife Resources petition will be co-hosted for the first time by history, art has begun with close observation," began what would become an annual tradition distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in Commission, North Carolina Attorney General’s Office, Smithfield Foods Inc., Murphy Brown LLC, and the North American Wetlands Conservation Council. Ducks Unlimited and the Greater Memphis Arts added Jeff Nesin, Memphis College of Art pres- of featuring the work of some of the nation's excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to o Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (20 acres): This project was completed in Council, creating a regionally unique collabora- ident. "This continues today even with abstract finest wildlife artists on the stamp. For the first state fish and wildlife agencies. November and enhanced an existing agricultural field by constructing levees and tion of art and wildlife. A week of special events and conceptual work, but especially with work 15 years of the stamp's existence, the Service For more information on the Federal Duck installing three water control structures. A project dedication was held on February surrounding the competition begins on Sept. 11. from nature. This exhibition will give our com- commissioned an artist to design the stamp. Stamp Program, visit www.fws,gov/duckstamps. 15th to recognize the partnership between Progress Energy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife It includes the Duck Stamp competition and munity and city a wonderful opportunity to see Soon, artists began submitting their artwork Look for Ducks Unlimited on the World Service, and DU. preview, which are free and open to the public, the very best of closely observed work from unsolicited for possible inclusion on the stamp. Wide Web at www.ducks.org. Tune into The o Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - Swan Island Project (150 acres): Wetland an exhibit of winning art from past competi- nature. We are very proud to have it take place In 1949, the first Federal Duck Stamp Art World of Ducks Unlimited Radio Network, and enhancement activities will begin in April and conclude in June. This project involves the installation of 10 shallow wells to provide supplemental water to a freshwater wet- tions, artists' seminars, a family day and a judges' at the College of Art." Competition was held at the Interior starting again in July, watch Ducks Unlimited land on the Outer Banks. This project will provide important wetland habitat for dinner. The week culminates with the Ducks The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service selects Department in Washington, with a panel of Television on the Outdoor Life Network migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Unlimited Outdoor Expo, set on Sept. 17 and the judges' panel, which is kept secret until the judges selecting an image of two trumpeter (OLN). o Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge - Askew Tract (411 acres): Restoration activ- 18 at the Agricenter International near Ducks day judging begins. Competition judging begins swans by Walter Weber to become the 1950-51 Raising funds to ensure excellence in the arts ities will begin once the river level has dropped. Project scheduled to be completed in Unlimited headquarters. at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and contin- stamp from among 88 entries. The competition and build a vibrant cultural community for FY06. "We are very excited to work with Ducks ues on Thursday, Sept. 15. The winning artwork is now an annual tradition, with hundreds of everyone, the Greater Memphis Arts Council is o Roanoke Island Marshes Game Land - Midgett Impoundment (32 acres): This proj- Unlimited and the Greater Memphis Arts will be identified Thursday afternoon. The win- artists from around the nation competing for the the 8th largest United Arts Fund in the nation. ect should be completed by the end of April. Elements include restoration of the exist- ing brackish water wetland, including renovation of the levee, and installation of a water Council to bring the Federal Duck Stamp Art ning artist flies to Memphis on Friday to be fea- honor of being the next Federal Duck Stamp In addition to raising almost $3 million annual- control structure and a pump system. Additional features include two observation Competition to Memphis this year," said U.S. tured with the winning entry during the Ducks Artist. Winning the competition is a significant ly in support of the arts, the Arts Council decks, kiosks, and a new parking area. The project is located on Highway 345, about Fish and Wildlife Service acting Director Matt Unlimited Outdoor Expo on Saturday and boost for each winning artist, increasing the administers Arts Build Communities grants and 1 mile south of US 64 just outside Manteo. It will attract many visitors heading for the Hogan. "The Duck Stamp is one of the world's Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. The public can view value of their work and enabling them to sell Student Ticket Subsidy awards through annual Outer Banks. Partners include DU, Wildlife Resources Commission, North American great conservation successes, raising hundreds of the entries at the Memphis College of Art begin- products with images of the Duck Stamp art. funding from the Tennessee Arts Commission. Wetlands Conservation Council, Park Foundation, and North Carolina Division of millions of dollars to fund important habitat ning Sunday, Sept. 11, continuing throughout The 2005-2006 Federal Duck Stamp, fea- The Arts Council also funds arts education Parks and Recreation. acquisitions for the National Wildlife Refuge the week. turing a pair of hooded mergansers painted by through the Arts for Children & Teachers o North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grants: DU has partnered with the Wildlife Resources Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature System. We hope that by bringing the competi- All waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or South Dakota artist Mark Anderson, will be (ACT) program, which brings the arts to thou- Conservancy, North Carolina Department of Corrections, Clean Water Management tion to the banks of the Mississippi River, more older must possess a Federal Duck Stamp to released to the public on June 30. Anderson sands of area schoolchildren every year. Tr ust Fund, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the City of Americans can be introduced to the Duck hunt, but anyone can enjoy its benefits. A valid bested 223 other entrants to win the 2004 con- Greater Memphis Arts Council, 8 S. Third Chesapeake in an effort to conserve over 6,000 acres of habitat in North Carolina and Photo of a completed wetland restoration project on the Conoho Farms Tract, Stamp and the network of public lands it sup- Duck Stamp provides free admission to any test, held last October in Washington, D.C. St., Ste. 300, Memphis, TN 38103 Virginia. Proposals for the Roanoke River Migratory Bird Initiative and Sound Roanoke River Wetlands Game Land (Martin Co.). ports." national wildlife refuge in the country that is (901) 578-ARTS, fax (901) 578-2784, Investment Projects were submitted in March. If funded, conservation activities in "This is a great opportunity to tell the Duck open to the public. Refuges offer unparalleled With more than a million supporters, Ducks www.memphisartscouncil.org North Carolina will occur on Gull Rock Game Land (347 acres), Lantern Acres Game By J. Dale James waterfowl and other bird species, improving Stamp story in an area rich in the traditions and outdoor recreation opportunities, ranging from Unlimited is the world's largest and most effec- Small by choice and purpose, Memphis Land (200 acres), Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (150 acres), Mattamuskeet water quality through sediment retention, and National Wildlife Refuge (272 acres), Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (1,350 Regional Biologist history of duck hunting and a commitment to hunting and fishing to bird watching, hiking tive wetland and waterfowl conservation organi- College of Art is the only not-for-profit, inde- providing increased public recreational opportu- conservation," said Ducks Unlimited Executive and photography. Habitat acquired with Duck zation. The United States alone has lost more pendent art college between Atlanta and Kansas acres), and Caledonia State Prison (77 acres). Total estimated cost for these projects is Restoration of 49 acres of prior-converted $1.4 million. nities. Waterfowl hunting on the Conoho Farms Vice President Don Young. "The sale of Duck Stamp dollars benefits more than just waterfowl, than half of its original wetlands _ nature's most City. It is accredited by the National Association wetlands in Martin County on the Roanoke River Tract will be by permit only which is administered Stamps and wildlife art plays an integral role in supporting hundreds of species of migratory productive ecosystem _ and continues to lose of Schools of Art and Design and the Southern Wetlands Game Land - Conoho Farms Tract was * Private Lands Conservation Program: by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources providing money for restoring and protecting birds and other wildlife, including dozens of more than 100,000 wetland acres each year. Association of Colleges and Schools to grant the completed in March 2005. Restoration elements o Wetlands Reserve Program: Restoration activities were completed on a 98-acre tract Commission. waterfowl habitat. It's a relationship that Ducks threatened and endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the BFA in Design Arts and Fine Arts and the MFA in Hyde County. Another site (523 acres) in Hyde County will be restored by the end included the installation of levees, water control Funding for this project was provided by Unlimited members know well, and we're excit- The recent rediscovery of the ivory-billed principal Federal agency responsible for conserv- in Computer Arts and Studio Arts. It extends its of the current fiscal year. Upon completion of this project, the cooperative agreement structures and a well to provide supplemental Ducks Unlimited, North American Wetlands ed to work with the Fish and Wildlife Service, woodpecker - thought to be extinct in the U.S. ing, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and programs to the public through gallery exhibi- with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service will be fulfilled. A total of water to three separate wetland units. These Conservation Council, North Carolina Wildlife the Greater Memphis Arts Council and the for more than 60 years - occurred on Cache plants and their habitats for the continuing ben- tions, continuing education and children's class- 4,012 acres will be restored under this agreement that was initiated in September 2000. efforts are part of a landscape migratory bird ini- o NC Partners Program: Restoration projects have been completed on four projects Resources Commission, and from an Memphis College of Art to tell the Duck Stamp River National Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas. A efit of the American people. The Service man- es and visiting artist lectures. For more informa- tiative by Ducks Unlimited and it's partners to totaling 125 acres. Several additional projects should be completed by June. Environmental Enhancement Grant from the story. Anyone can support wetlands restoration significant portion of its acreage was purchased ages the 95-million-acre National Wildlife tion about the college, visit www.mca.edu. restore critical wetland habitat within the o Conservation Easements: We closed on one conservation easement in December (446 North Carolina Attorney General's Office in and protection of waterfowl habitat by purchas- with Duck Stamp dollars. Refuge System, which encompasses 544 nation- Roanoke River Basin.This project will benefit the acres) and continue to evaluate quality easement projects that meet our conservation partnership with Smithfield Foods, Inc and ing a Duck Stamp. It's that easy." Since the program's inception, sales of al wildlife refuges, thousands of small wetlands mission. Roanoke River Basin by providing habitat for Murphy Brown, LLC. "We are delighted to partner with the U.S. Federal Duck Stamps to hunters, stamp collec- and other special management areas. It also

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 22 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 7 Summer 2005 ■ DUCK NOTES FROM CENTRAL NC ■ BAND THE BILLFISH Great times and good fun, the way committee meetings should be.... By Shawn Kooyman noon with seas 2 to 4 feet. Based on the way home. Once back on the dock, Jerry andthe Tarboro Regional Director the forecast, it should be a great day committee presented Capt Freeman with a DU Corporation for to head out after some grouper and Conservation certificate recognizing Sunset Charter's support of When District Chairman snapper aboard Sunrise Charters. DU and Sound CARE. Jerry Fisher called the other We met Captain Robert Freeman It was truly great day fishing and we would all like to thank day I could sense the despera- and his mate Tom Young at Capt. Sunrise Charters and all the other donors statewide for their gen- tion and urgency in his voice Stacy Fishing Center in Atlantic erous contributions and support in helping Sound CARE to be when he asked me what I was Beach. We piled our gear into the successful. Tav Gauss Chairman doing on Thursday. Here it cabin and departed for the blue As we begin to look towards the events this fall, try to keep was Monday already and I water promptly before 5:30 am. As your meetings and committee recruitment events fun, look for North Carolina Ducks Unlimited knew that something was Band the Billfish Tournament we approached the inlet the sun new and adventurous ways to bring people together that share the .NET amiss. Turns out that he @ACTIONSTAFF began to peak above the horizon same passion for our migratory resource. Monthly activities cou- TAVG needed a cameraman to film and thus sparked the conversation pled with committee meetings are a good way to keep it fun and OR (800) 529-8470 • (252) 237-3717 an offshore bottom fishing HONE of how Sunrise Charters originated. provide a unique opportunity to recruit more people to your local , 27894 • P CAROLINA trip for his weekly show , NORTH Capt. Freeman picked up a fishing committee. Summer workshops have been scheduled this sum- ILSON Tarheel Outdoors on WHIG OX 158 • W rod and his charter service as part of mer and you can find out the dates and locations on our website P.O. B TV (Channel 17) out of Rocky Mount. It just so happened that his retirement several years ago and wanted to spend the rest of his at www.nc.ducks.org. These workshops are open to anyone that my schedule was open that day so I jumped at the chance to tag days watching the sunrise on his way to the fishing grounds off the would like to become a DU volunteer, so bring a friend and join The Billfish Advisory Committee wants to let you knowth 2005 about. Through the theupcoming years we Band have thenot beenBillfish seen along and help, now keep in mind that I have no formal experi- th North Carolina coast. Last year they fished about 160 days and us! tournament. Several changes have or are beingth, 29 made and and 30 we wanted to let you know about a few of them July 28 ence and consider myself to be ranked among those worthy of only recorded one day without a catch of fish and today was no as early as we could. America's Funniest Home Videos at best. And so the adventure different from their past success. The first drop of the baits to a First we are changing the date to begins...... depth of about 350 feet put six nice groupers in the boat. We Jerry is always looking for new and innovative ways to help as competition to for- profit tournaments. When we checked on the calendar for tournaments this year we stayed in that spot for a few more passes and put a couple more saw where the Maryland tournament was going to be an issue again so, we changed ours. raise money for Ducks Unlimited as well as recruit new volunteers fish in the box before we pulled up the lines and trolled to the next for for the chapters in his district that includes Rocky Mount, piece of bottom structure. As we trolled along at about 5 or 6 NCDU Golf In response to those of you who were looking for some changes in our tournament, we’ve made some! Tarboro, and Roanoke Rapids. Last fall, Jerry had secured a knots the wind seemed to be building steadily but went unnoticed We formed a group outside of the tournament committee called our Band the Billfish Advisory donated fishing trip with Committee. Most of these people have participated in our tournament or are, at least, familiar with it and in the flurry of activity with a group other offshore tournaments. All of them are familiar with Ducks Unlimited in varying degrees. Sunrise Charters out of of gaffer dolphins. Raymond, Competition Atlantic Beach for the live Chris, Sammy, and John were able Our Thursday night Captains party will be somewhat the same. However, we will be doing away with the auction at the Rocky Mount to experience first hand the thrill live auction that night and will have more items on silent auction as well as more raffle opportunities DU Banquet. The fishing and excitement in fighting these By Kurt Adams the weekend. trip was advertised for 6 peo- beautifully colored game fish on Golf Chairman ple with two spots reserved for We are trying to move the location of our weigh in and dinner to the Morehead City waterfront. We are light tackle. There is nothing better planning a wider variety of foods and will probably have live music of some sort on Friday starting himself and his cameraman. in the world than to be a part of The annual North Carolina Ducks Unlimited state The winning bidder would around 4pm. This move should make it easier for our boats and offer more parking opportunities for our someone's first offshore experience, convention is just around the corner and once again participants than in the past. receive a trip for four people it rekindles all of the same feelings as golf will be available as an activity. Right now we have and be part of a weekly slot on On Saturday night we are going to compress the process somewhat and ad a live band! taking someone duck hunting for no plans to run an "official" tournament, but if we have Tarheel Outdoors. Here is the first time. where it gets really interesting, enough golfers interested in playing during the conven- At this point we have also added two more money categories for our participants and have increased the As we continued to our next pots as well. All of this has been done in response to your requests throughout the years. the person who originally tion I am sure that we can work something out. We are hotspot, it became increasingly scheduled to play The Links Golf Club in Havelok on purchased the trip was not more difficult to move around the Now with all of that said we have to keep in mind that this tournament is a fund-raiser for NCDU’s Sound both Friday and Saturday. This looks to be a very nice able to make the reserved boat in the building seas and the Care Initiative. All of the money we raise will go back into North Carolina’s sounds and estuaries. These dates and donated it back to layout and they have given us great rates. It is impor- changes will cost us more. We are counting on you to help us increaseth. If you participation have any atquestions all of the please events don’t so humility factor was also increasing that we will not only cover our cost increases but make more money to put back into our own waters. the chapter after the event. Fortunately for Jerry, the Tarboro as each of us took turns heading for a seat on the floor of the boat, tant that if you are interested in playing golf on Friday event was just around the corner and the chapter jumped at the cameraman included. Raymond especially was having the worst or Saturday or both days, that you note your intentions We want to thank you for your past participation and support and we look forward to seeing all of you chance to offer the trip and Tarheel Outdoor show excursion as time staying vertical and I could not resist the urge to poke a little on the state convention registration form. You may and a few of your friends we’ve not seen before on July 28 part of their live auction. The trip was resold and turns out that fun now and then as he stumbled about the pitching boat. Well also contact me directly. hesitate to give me a call at 252-237-3717. one of the Tarboro committee members bought the fishing trip paybacks are always bittersweet, and mine was shortly on the way. and the opportunity to be on Tarheel Outdoors. All said and It is not to late for you chapter to hold a golf tour- Look forward to seeing you at the tournament. We pulled up to the next location and the guys jumped to the nament in your area. Now is the time to start planning done, the trip was booked and helped both Rocky Mount and back of the boat and dropped their lines towards the bottom. The Tarboro raise funds for Sound CARE. you tournament for September or October. Hats off to first pass brought in a few nice snapper and grouper and we man- Tav Gauss Allen Sharpe and the Greensboro Chapter for holding Jerry and I left Wednesday night after conclusion of the aged to get some really great footage and pictures. The Captain Chairman NCDU District Chairman workshop held at the North Carolina repositioned the boat for a second drift and the guys jumped in their first tournament on Saturday, May 21. They had Museum of Natural Sciences the back of the boat to drop their around 90 golfers and played at Greensboro National in Raleigh. We arrived in lines to the bottom. As they began Golf Club in Summerfield. Allen and his committee Atlantic Beach shortly after to hook up fish and bring their lines did a wonderful job in all aspects of the tournament. midnight and touched base towards the surface, I tried to repo- The had major prizes on all of the par 3 holes as well as with the Tarboro committee sition myself and get a better cam- some great raffle prizes. It was an excellent first members that would be part era angle for the upcoming flurry of of the fishing adventure that attempt at running a golf tournament. Everyone that I activity. As I intently concentrated spoke to at the event was very impressed with the prizes next morning. Raymond on the picture in the viewfinder, I The State Employees Combined Campaign approves and with the way the tournament was run. I am sure Pachner, Chris Long, Sammy had forgotten to hold on to some Rackley, and John McFadyen part of the boat. The boat pitched that when they hold their tournament next year it will had already checked-in to in the building seas, which were be even better. You might know that my team once DU as a Charitable Organization in North Carolinda their place and were feverishly now on the order of 5 to 8 feet, and again finished 1 stroke out of the money. taking Dramamine in antici- the cameraman found his way to The National Ducks Unlimited Tournament at Ducks Unlimited just received notification that the State in North Carolina to make monthly or bimonthly payments towards pation of their first offshore the floor and eventually below deck, Pinehurst that I told you about in my last article has fishing trip. Raymond, Chris, Employees Combined Campaign (SECC) approved our application as their increased level of giving as a sponsor. Currently, NCDU mem- but not before tripping over one of been moved back to June of next year. This has been Sammy, and John had the bench seats in the cabin. The a charitable organization. The SECC is the only charitable giving bers can make monthly payments towards their sponsorship utiliz- responded to a committee necessary due to our failure to find a title sponsor and program authorized for the state employee workplace.The purpose ing a credit card.This new method available to state employees, will whole episode was caught on tape and miraculously did not do having a committee put in place to run the tournament. recruitment event about two years ago that was held to restart the of the SECC is to allow state employees the opportunity to con- allow members to make contributions through payroll deduction. any damage to the video camera, although the cameraman's ego Please be advised that we still need the help of anyone Tarboro chapter. Their enthusiasm for DU and willingness to vol- was bruised considerably. After finding my way topside, I man- who is interested in helping to run the tournament con- tribute to charitable organizations in an orderly and uniform For more information regarding this new and exciting program, visit unteer their time are a significant asset to the recent success of the aged to finish the shot and film the rest of our adventure at sea. chapter. tacts Lloyd Goode or myself. I still feel that with the process. "Charitable organization" is a non-partisan organization the SECC website at www.ncsecc.org or contact your DU Regional We ended the day with about 229 pounds of fish and a 3 1/2 that is tax-exempt for both the IRS and N.C. tax purposes. Director. Ducks Unlimited is listed on page 20 of the State’s When we awoke at 5:00 am, the marine forecast was calling hour boat ride home in a rough head sea which made it nearly right people on the committee we can make this tour- for west winds at 10 knots building to 10 to 15 knots in the after- impossible for the worn out fishing crew to catch a quick nap on nament happen. This great opportunity expands the options for NCDU members Partners in Giving Handbook.The NCDU fund code is 1573.

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 8 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 21 Summer 2005 ■ DUCK NOTES FROM WESTERN NC Ducks Unlimited Thanks Its North Carolina I’m most asked, ‘What is DU doing in Western NC?’ By Curtis Wooten ment of wetlands and accepting donated some will be here in North Carolina - includ- North Carolina have enrolled in the program Volunteers For All That They Do! Senior Regional Director conservation easements from private ing the western part of the state. Working since it was started about a decade ago and One of the questions most frequently landowners interested in protecting key, high in concert with conservation partners such there is a waiting list of others who want to Dave Summerlin Jr. District 29: Michael Weir Britt Lytle Justin Lowder C. Von Bullin Lee Danhauer posed to me as I make the rounds in western quality, waterfowl habitats. Collectively, as the NC Wildlife Resources Commission enroll. Though, to date, all NC Partners David Krehnke Don Stroud Gary Sturgill Hal Hilcher Linda Bullin John Schultz North Carolina, working with volunteers those efforts, working in concert with our and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, DU projects have been in the east, flat floodplain Gary Tharrington Kings Mountain Jeff Allen Bob Lichauer William R. Cutler Larry Harbaugh planning and coordinating DU functions habitat partners, have conserved over 50,000 is seeking opportunities to be involved in the agricultural lands along western region rivers Josh Disbrow Larry Hamrick, Jr. Davidson County Wanda Cutler and in conversations with DU members at acres of habitat in high-use waterfowl areas protection and enhancement of migration and streams would lend themselves well to Jarrett Disbrow Louis Sabetti Foothills Jamestown Sol Coltrane David Cutler Lenoir those functions is "what is DU doing in since '86. Granted much of that acreage is in habitats along river corridors in the western the practice. If you are a landowner who has Jeff Heath Bobby Horne Gregg Blevins Kim Ridenhour Reynolds Shoaf Michael E. Jones Cameron McCarty North Carolina and, more specifically, here eastern North Carolina, necessarily because part of the state and, through a program an interest in enhancing habitat for water- Scott Finley Ralph Elliott Chad Bogle Ben Dawkins Jay Lopp Reed Jarvis Bill McLaughlin in western North Carolina"? Of course, that's where a very high percentage of water- called NC Partners, to work with private fowl, contact me at [email protected] and Tee Wilkins Joyce Elliott Michael Church Kit Barker Trip Timberlake R. Bradley Westmoreland Troy Smart most are aware of the critical nature of the fowl that winter here prefer to hang out. But landowners to manage agricultural lands in I'll connect you with the right people to start Tucker Williamson Claude Suber Arthur Lowe Bennett Boyles Charlie Wall Stanley Smith Tim Johnson western NC isn't with its projects. DU has such a way as to benefit migrating and win- the process. Michael McEnery Bud Rhea David Miller David Cooke Chad Kirkendall Eric Austin work DU has been doing for 67 years in pro- tecting and restoring breeding ground habi- partnered with the N.C. Wildlfife Resources tering waterfowl in the region. NC Partners Through SoundCARE, DU is looking to Robert Pierce Mark Dixon Jay Vannoy Martin Kramer Walter Fulp Transylvania County Dr. John McCormick Commission to acquire important migration is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife protect and enhance important wetlands Joey Hopper David Cutler Jim Lanier Doug Robson Rick Slone Clifford Poe tats in Canada, the U.S. Prairies and the habitats in Burke and Davie Counties and Service (USFWS) and jointly funded by DU. throughout the state, including the western Wilson Keith Morris Jon Myers Matt O'Bryant Chip Poe northern tier of U.S. States. Many also know with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the region. We do that one parcel at a time, Will Pittman Bob Morris Gastonia R. Judd Sherman Rob Calloway Tri-County April Davis that over 11 million acres have been con- Gary Jones Jake Dixon Ron Sytz Gary Sturgill Richard Smith Brett Abernathy Roger Jackson served by DU since the organization was improve managed habitats on the Pee Dee USFWS and the Natural Resources throughout the migratory range of North Jonathan Stancil Doug Satterfield Lud Hodges Alan Sudderth John Conrad Tracy Hayes Max Taylor founded in 1937; and that much of that National Wildlife Refuge. In fact, a dedica- Conservation Service. American waterfowl. It is that involvement Bill Blackman Johnny Reavis Bill Jarman Ken Woempner Jeff Davis Dennis Bridgeman habitat is located in regions that produce the tion for a newly completed project on the NC Partners is a cost-sharing arrange- throughout the land that makes DU Paul Blake Jeff Bryant Bob Lichauer Kale Hartman Kim Bridgeman Mountain Area Chapter majority of migratory ducks and geese (and Pee Dee NWR was conductedon February ment that provides financial assistance to Volunteers (the people who host local Edward Fulford Charlotte Ralph Dickson Charlie Nichols Jason Watkins Gavin Brown Kevin Jackson many other wildlife species) that are enjoyed 15th. landowners for the shallow flooding of agri- Chapter activities) so passionate about what Dell Joyner Chesley Smith Chris Simmons John R. Fields, Jr. Telley Hess Robert Guyer Larry Brown by those who frequent outdoor habitats in Though much has been achieved, even cultural lands during winter; a practice that they do and DU Members so supportive of Kelly Flint Ivan Konermann Andrew Threatt Matt Copley Will Gwynn Mike Butrum North Carolina in fall and winter. more remains to be done to offset our con- is beneficial to farmers in that it eliminates our efforts. The next time you see waterfowl John Foster Rusty Carson Lamar Stubbs Kernersville Sandy Yarborough Jeff Moncus Ryan Stepp But what about here at home? What is tinuing annual loss of wetlands. NCDU's winter-season erosion of croplands, reduces on the wing in our end of the state, know Hunter Blackmon Juan Mobley Luke Ellington Ron Mehalik Eddie Motsinger Stephen Motsinger Neal Hanks DU doing close by? newly launched 5-year Conservation Plan, the need for herbicides, pesticides and fertil- that chances are they are coming from and Wes McAden GT Cook Will Kelly James Bryson Hill Timberlake Rick Pardue Bruce Gatta Ducks Unlimited first began doing con- called SoundCARE, has targeted the conser- izer and increases soil moisture that is impor- headed to a DU conservation project and Tav Gauss Scott Knowles Dale Bullock, Larry Marler Sam Everhart James Ramaker David Raulerson vation of an additional 64,000 acres of wet- tant to germination of crops planted in that we're working to provide more areas for Norm Osborn Noel Kirch Fred Spach Alec Widmer M

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f, Inc. North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 10 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 19 Summer 2005 Ducks Unlimited Thanks Its North Carolina Raleigh DU Receives Top Honors at National Convention At the DU National Convention held in Orlando, Area Chairmen Glenn Veasey and Mike Sterling, the volun- The Raleigh Chapter is in great contention for the Top Florida on May 19 -21, 2005, President John Tomke recog- teers and members of the Raleigh Chapter raised more than Chapter in the entire country and they need your help! If nized the great accomplishments of the Top 100 DU $100,000 for Sound CARE in 2004. This accomplishment you would like to become a DU Volunteer with the Raleigh Chapters in the country for 2004. Collectively, the Top 100 enabled Raleigh to be ranked as one of the Top 12 chapters Chapter and experience the fun and excitement of one of the Volunteers For All That They Do! chapters raised more than $7 million in support of DU's in the country and the No.1 chapter in North Carolina. best DU chapters in the country, then call Area Chairmen RJ conservation mission last year. North Carolina had two Their success was a culmination of aggressive committee Blondeau (919-781-9737) or A Hobgood (919-819-2303) Mt. Olive Gene Wooster Jeff Hurst John Stanton Mike Campbell Mari-Anne Simpson Buddy Owens chapters in the President's Top 100 chapters, Raleigh and recruitment as well as multiple events throughout the year. and join them at one of their upcoming committee meetings. Ernie Taylor Heath Wilson Nathan Hurst Wendy Stanton Seth Thompson George Smith John Robinson Clinton. In 2004, chapters needed to raise approximately The Raleigh Chapter hosts a multitude of events including 100% of the proceeds raised by the DU volunteers and Cameron Withers Carl Cayton, Sr. Charlie Jackson Johnny Spencer Jeremy Reid Willis Smith Bell Robinson $50,000 to qualify for the President's Top 100 Chapters. their annual membership and sponsor dinners, an oyster members in North Carolina will fund Sound CARE and the Michale Williams Terry Lewis Jerry Jackson Jill Spencer Mac Hodges Hank Warren Ellen Owens Considering there are more than 3,700 DU chapters in roast, a sportsman's event during the hunting season down conservation of more than 22,000 acres of wetland and Scott King Tim Jackson Eric Brown Brad Lasater Lee Williford Aleca Miller local communities across the United States, it is a tremendous on the coast, as well as exhibits at the NC State Fair, Dixie waterfowl habitat in North Carolina. Sound CARE will also Jody Britt Pembroke George Jefferson Tammy Brown Lee Honeycutt Will Yarbrough JW Slade accomplishment to be one of the President's Top 100 Deer Classic, and SCOPE Expo. They also hosted the Sound conserve more than 42,000 acres of breeding ground and Jeff Henderson Grady L. Hunt Windell Kennedy David Harrell Graham Thompson Angie Slade Chapters and even more impressive to be the number six CARE Gala that was held at the North Carolina Museum of staging habitat for North Carolina's migratory waterfowl. Cliff Best Arlie Jacobs Marty Ledford Rebecca Harrell Cary Aaron Mathews chapter in the country. Through the leadership efforts of Natural Sciences last September. Leave a legacy for future generations of North Carolinians, Lee Sykes Kenneth Locklear Tom Miller CENTRAL REGION Roy Carawan Jay Nixon New Bern Mark Locklear Mike Mixon UNCW Glenn Coble Kristan Midgette ■ INDIVIDUAL AWARDS AT NATIONAL Jeff Williams Robbie Lowery Doug L. Norman Ben Sturgill Regional Director Karl Blackley Pam Ballance Mike Hearne Rudy Paul Tonya Oakley Casey Rice Shawn Kooyman Roy Carawan Louis Davis Pat Wynn Dr. David Brooks Mack Patel Grady Gordon District Chairmen Larry Clifton Vere McDonald Greg Muse Kent Chavis Rudy Patrick Joe Barnes District 11: Chad Scott Paul Hudson Sharon Meade Kenny Muse Roger Oxendine Walt Perry Thomas Benton District 12: Luke Laborde Richard Royals Casey Williams Tommy Lowry Charles A. Pippin Bubba Davis District 13: Jerry Fisher Duane Larick Greg Isley Larry Sampson John Pruden Adam Ferguson District 14: Kent Parrot Karl Blackley Durham Clifton Pike Larry Locklear Tom Pruden Steven Haire District 15: Prior Myrick Jackie Farmer Drew Parker Kathy Pike Venus Maynor Allen Raynor Daniel Joyner District 16: John Oglesby J.D. Sears Danny Drye Teresa Arthur Derek Rea Nathan Newlin District 17: Danny Drye Lee Holmes Martin Terry Tommy Arthur Pender County Jennifer Rea Josh Pelletier District 18: Daniel Holmes Charlie Pless Bill Fentress Earl Lee Patrick Rhodes District 19: Ben Cameron Brooks Savage Carol Drye Mitch Steen Joe Davis Tyler Rhodes Vanceboro District 20: Michael Gene Porter Devon Holmes Jimmy Odham Alan Gregory Jeannie Rogerson Kendall Gaskins McGowen Dan Morina Lynn Cherry Penny Williams Carl Hiatt Brian Scott Eric Rouse Doug Davis Danny Williams Mike Oppegaard Chris Skiles Peal-Sigmon Alamance County Bill Cox Billy Gardner Tina Williams Warren Chadwick, Jr. David K. Sloan Derick Williams Bill Powell Mickey Denning Alton Rice Keith Griffin Michael Smiley Fred Priest Kurt Adams Tim Coble Wescott Martin Greg Christos receioves his Life Sponsor pins Bill Toman receioves his Life Sponsor pins from Luke and Sonya Laborde receive their Diomand New Hanover West Paylor Chris Smith Alex Newell and Donald Callahan Mike Barker Alan Browning from Jim Hulbert, President, and John Tomke, Jim Hulbert, President, and John Tomke, Heritage Sponsor Plaque from Jim Hulbert, Gilbert DuBois Barry Thomas Jimmy Smith Robert Savage Buck Curtis Glenn Coble Daniel Erwin Chairman of the Board. Chairman of the Board. President, and John Tomke, Chairman of the Board. Ralph Jensen Wayne Willett Sharon Smith Benji Cox David Foy Stephen Gunter Greg Erwin Paul Farley Cladea Willett Dennis Swain Rodney Wilson Steve Johnson James Laborde Monty Robinson Grant Carver Jim Cushing Richard Swain Matt Wilson John Kimrey Casey Laborde Tim Price 2004 DU State Program and State Chairman Awards Debbie DuBois Richard Lane Susan Swain Rodney Wilson II Beverly King Randy Finch Chris Jensen Thomas Haitt Susie Urick Todd Pennington Phil Mantz Chapel Hill John Book Special recognition is in 5 Missouri 5 Maine calls, will be festooned with 2. Dollar increase in grass- STATE CHAIRMAN Bert Billings Taylor Horrel Brant West Warren Hedgepath Mke Mayse Rob Klink order for states and individu- 6 Texas 4 Utah traditional colored bands on roots income AWARD PERFOR- Judy Billings Lee Bunch Randy Williams Clyde Hilburn, Jr. Ronnie Patterson Will Autry Edgecombe County als who have excelled in 2004. 7 California 6 New Hampshire the lanyards to signify respec- 3. % increase in grassroots MANCE CATEGORIES John Harvey Ryan Williams Edwin Russ Jeff Randleman Mark Cash Brian Dixon The State Awards Program is 8 Louisiana 7 New Mexico tive states' top ten placements income 1. Increase in grassroots Bob Platt Plymouth Joe Ward Kevin Roher Andy Ennis Raymond Pachnar governed by an "Olympic- 9 Arkansas 8 Rhode Island in each of the performance 4. Total members income/3 year average style" scoring system, put in Pintail Flight 8 Arizona categories. A gold band will 5. Increase in # adult mem- 2. % increase in grassroots Ray Bradshaw Steve Basnight Pungo Greg Ward Steve Scott David Fitch Chris Long place in 2001. Congratulations 1 North Carolina 9 Hawaii designate a first place finish,sil- bers income/3 year average Chris Lee Tom Miller Ray Harris Jim Dimuzio John Staley Will Gray Sam Anderson and thanks to all listed below. 2 Iowa 10 West Virginia ver for second place, bronze 6. % increase in number 3. Increase in # adult mem- Adam Thomas Robbie Ange Hal Ward Jack Utz Robby Oakes Sam Rackley State Program Awards - 3 Georgia 6 South Dakota for third, and red for all finish- adult members bers/3 year average Aaron Guyton James Arnold Shoehill Mel Ray, Jr. Mick Wrenn Andy Pope Greg Sessons The State Awards Program 4 New York 7 Colorado es fourth through tenth. 7. Total adult members 4. % increase in # adult Josh Piner Danny Alligood Parks Mullis Mark Stanaland Ronald Copland Richard Whittington Carl Taylor recognizes overall state com- 5 Virginia 8 Mississippi A third special recognition 8. Total sponsors members/3 year average Tommy Howard Todd Ange Dwayne Branch Will Scott Arthur Hall Steven Rose mittee and event achievement, 6 Florida category is for those states 9. % increase in number 5. Increase in # sponsors/3 Sarah Howard Ralph Basnight Mickie Hodge Brad Johnson Joe Hooper Chatham County Robert Andrews and honors DU volunteers for 7 South Carolina 2004 State Chairman which exceeded their previ- sponsors year average Wayne Blackman June Basnight Carrol Hodge Tim Collins Sam Hufsteller Siler City Rusty Kent their service. The respective 8 Ohio Awards - The State Chairman ous year's net/net dollar 10. Most miscellaneous 6. % increase in # spon- Kim Blackman Thomas Basnight David Greco Ernie Koury Hal Millholen Brad Chilton State Chairman is asked to 9 Pennsylvania Awards continue to recognize totals. Please extend your events sors/3 year average Mike Boyd Butch Whitesell John McFadyen accept the award on behalf of 10 Tennessee individuals among DU's elite gratitude and congratulations 11.Total greenwing members 7. Increase in # greenwing/3 Outerbanks Hallis Boyd, Jr. Swansboro Harnett County Walt Brown Chowan Len Lewis all DU volunteers in the state. Wigeon Flight corps of State Chairmen for to all of our State Chairmen as 12. Increase in # greenwing year average Jay Williams Julie Budacz Bob Terry John Snipes Richard Cockman Sterling Baker Doug Britt States are grouped into five 1 Washington their achievements the previ- you see them wearing their members 8. % increase in # green- Bruce Brown James A. Bullock Rich Williams Brent Johnson Bud Abbott Ryan Shook flights: Mallard, Pintail,Wigeon, 2 Maryland ous year,and honor them per- calls and especially to DU's 13. % increase in number wings/3 year average Joel Johnson Mike Bullock Sherri Hicks Rodney Warren Jeff Mason Elizabeth City Canvasback, and Wood Duck. 3 Nebraska sonally for those achieve- "Top Ten." greenwings 9. Total adult member Jimmy Ray Watts Earl Bundy, Jr. Kevin Hardy Jeffrey Dunn Anson County Wyatt Lane Ray Godfrey Three custom decoy awards 4 Indiana ments. The very highest 2004 Top Ten State 14.Total ladies event income renewal rate Bobby Tolson Curtis Bundy Mark Smith Dwight Tart Travis Lookabill Simon Rich Chad Scott are presented to winning 5 Kansas awards in this category have Chairmen 15. Dollar increase in ladies 10. Most new life sponsors Jim Cerza Don Carter David Cowie Dennis Jacobs Lee Roy Lookabill Sterling Baker Leon Chambers states in each flight: Gold (1st), Canvasback Flight long been, and continue to be 1 Delaware - David Riddell, Jr. event income enrolled Bob Morris Festus Christenberry Richard Reese Joey Dorman Dennis Horne Ted Haigler Steve Chesson Silver (2nd), and Bronze (3rd). 1 Delaware referred to as the State 2 Maryland - John Mercer 16. Most new Life Sponsors 11.Total miscellaneous event Mark Milby Kristy Christenberry Paul White Greg Eudy Jim Parrish Trey Jones These awards are based upon 2 Idaho Chairman "Top Ten." They are 3 Minnesota - Mark Pederson enrolled income Rob Williams Jonathan Christenberry Topsail Beach Bruce Martin Mike Flake Tom Harris WT Harris total score achieved in 25 sep- 3 Montana based upon total score 4 Montana - Neil Severinson 17.Total miscellaneous event 12.Total dollars - major Bill Gadd Michael Conner Barney Rhodes Bryan Carr Jeff Carpenter Burch Perry Keith Christiansen arate achievement categories 4 Kentucky achieved in 18 key perform- 5 Michigan - Robert Ranka income donors Codi Fleming Chris Chadwick Bandon White Nichole Lookabill Clay Willis Ashley Christiansen {see back page}, using 5 Oregon ance categories {see below}, 6 Washington - Christopher 18. Event dollars per capita 13. Most major donor Olympic-style top-ten scoring 6 Oklahoma using "Olympic-style" scoring. Dorow 19.Total dollars - major upgrades Pamlico County Christianne Gardner Marc Phillips Heather Horne Miles Coxe Sammy Hildebran (1st place gets 10 points, 2nd 7 Alabama Each of these winners receives 7 Wisconsin - Tim Morgan donors > life sponsors 14. Net/net to gross increase Keith Lefler Tim Garner Tyrrell County Tilghman Pope Colt Blackford place gets 9 points, etc.) The 8 North Dakota a very exclusive "Top Ten" cus- 8 Idaho - William Poindexter 20. Most major donor 15. 10/30 compliance Josh Rose, DDS Doug Gregory Kim Davenport Wiley Pope Broughton Currituck Brad Chambers calendar year 2004 orders of 9 New Jersey tom goose call on a lan- 9 California - Gordon upgrades improvement Gene Williamson Pennie Gregory David Davenport Johnny Honeycutt Lee Browne Eddie Morgan Brandon Overman finish in each flight are as fol- 10 Nevada yard...only ten of those calls Norman 21. Net/net to gross efficiency 16. % increase dollars per Steve Hollowell Terry Gregory Bradley Brickhouse Don Hodges Thomas Roach James Freeman lows: 11 Massachusetts are awarded each year. 10 New Mexico - James 22. 10/30 compliance adult member Richard Hudson Danny Gurganus Vonita Brickhouse Brian Johnson Hunter Ricks Kent Vaughn Franklin County Mallard Flight 12 Alaska In addition, every State Wolfe 23. Members per capita 17.Total new Legacy Dwight Turnage Brenda P. Hardinson Carl Willis Derek Phillips Bryan Fox Vicky Meeds Mark Speed 1 Minnesota Wood Duck Flight Chairman will receive a beau- STATE PROGRAM 24. Dollars per adult member Greenwings Buck West Bennie Hardison Suzanne Willis Brian Raynor Powell Holt Jay Winslow Pete Saunders 2 Michigan 1 Wyoming tiful 2004 State Chairman's AWARD ACHIEVE- 25. Most dollars pledged to 18.Total new Feather Society Fred Hardison Levie Hardy Johnny Barnes David Collier Jordan Jernigan Clay Cartwright Al Wheeless 3 Illinois 2 Vermont Duck Call. All calls presented, MENT CATEGORIES Feather Society pledges Derek Spain Cassie Harrell Jolie Barnes Mike Wood Lauren Kane Chuck Miller Andy Holmes 4 Wisconsin 3 Connecticut including the "Top Ten" goose 1. Total grassroots income www.ducks.orgNorth Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 182 SummerSpring 20032005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 11 Summer 2005 ■ PHOTOS Ducks Unlimited Thanks Its North Carolina Luke Laborde, Lloyd Goode, Shawn Kooyman, Don Manley Larry Volunteers For All That They Do! Wilkins, Curtis Wooten at DU STATE COMMITTEE Tenna Autry Duplin County Cape Hatteras Bob Searle Bruce Panneton Steve Costa State Chairman Chip Campbell Danny Sanderson Larris Tolson Pam Searle Ricky Boyd Larry Johnson National Headquarters while attend- Lloyd Goode Jennifer Carr David Jones Beth Midgett Steve Mosley Shawn Boyd Jeff Britt State Chairman-Elect Danny Champion Johnson Sholar Dabni Gray Wayne Mosley Jereme Sutton Craig Lovette ing the State Chairman’s Leadership Larry Wilkins John Clark Wayne Brooks Buddy Shelton Randy Bullard Lawrence McDonald David Strickland State Treasurer Tina Clark Tony Johnson Roy Kingery John J Dalton Howard Vainright Kenny Leggette Mark Shouse Allen Colglazier Mark Scronce Alan Fagley (Kelly) Teresa Dalton Aubry Taylor Bart Richardson conference. Deputy State Chairmen Dawn Corbett John Bullard Bryan Perry Scott Gilbert Havelock Pete Roberts Larry Wilkins Jason Corbett Chris Blanchard Jimmy Pitetti James Crutchfield Jim Anderson Steve West Lee Warren Anita DeGrasse Ken Roberts Stewart Balance Philip Crutchfield Cathy Pailet Reggie Collins Glenn Harrelson Paul DeGrasse Johnson Sheffield Ken Dempsey Reid Horne Steven Twiddy David Walters Chairman Lead Drake John Donaldson Andrew Brooks Jim Lyons Scott Cameron Mark Larkin Donnie Blackburn Society Holden DuBose Kevin DeVane Anthony Fletcher Janet Cameron Bobby Luna Eric West Chuck Wall Rayo Emerson Dustin Jackson Al Hodges Jerome Crumbley Heath Clifford Phillip Stone State Chairman Allen Fowler David Murray Scott Johnson Cory DiMauro Frank Farbotko Newsletter Delton Glover Craig Casteen Ken & Fran Hagemann Goldsboro Steve Ingram Joe Clendenin David Godley Chris Herring Brian & Kelley Van Druten Scott Worrell Jacksonville Walt Britt Webmaster Loyd Godley Frankie Creech Harvey Scarborough Jr. Allen McCall J. P. Hovat, Jr. Brandon Ventura David Schuessler, Steve Schreck Ashley Grimes Wally Cutchin Trey Lane Linda Syffett Major Sponsor Chairman Amy Grimes Beaufort County Rom Whitaker Jonathan Holland Jerry Armstrong Martin County John Mathews Jamie Grimes Kevin Spencer Brian Beckham Joshua Price Carolyn Armstrong Tommy Hardison says: ‘Things are Greenwing Committee Dwight Jackson Tracy Coggins David Moir Sean Kelly Al Larouette Lowell Taylor, treas. Fred Kaplan, Chair Glen Jones Dana Spencer Ron Tasso Morgan Lane Kurt Smith T. J. Benthall Keith Jones Leanne Jones Mark Clark Todd Lane John Sullivan Ray Bonds just bigger in R. E. (Bob) Thompson Brandi King Willie Rogers ECU Doug Cox Vera Sullivan Eric Brown Kevin Lewis Scott King Danny Moody Amanda Maultsby Clifton Cox Tim Syfrett Bill Jones Randy Watson Bryan King Mike Holliday Allison Carrol Shay Campbell Jim Horton Texas.’ Danny Drye Tammy King Kristie Holliday Clark Hale Jones County Ryan Liebziet Jeremy Thigpen Jay Little Robert Overby Chad Kennedy Green County Trent Scott Walter Miller NCDU Legislative Donna Manley Lisa Overby Lane Bynum Philip Harrison Justin Banks Rick Perry Committee Jeffrey Merritt Bud Spencer Jeff Dawson Brent Andrews Stephen Cox Bill Pool Lee Warren, Chair Jamie Pope Pam Spencer Jason Bristow Dana Hill Worlise Knowles Bull Ritter Sen. A.B. Swindell Matt Register Greg Spencer Jennifer Cudney Shorty Radford Kyle Koonce Kyle Stotesberry Sen. Tony Rand Craig Richardson Jolene Spencer Jennifer Holland Ritchie Radford Ronnie Mills Joey Weller Duck Dates Luke Laborde Debbie Shatterly Johnny Hancock Phil Harrison Asa Oliver Randy Wilson Henry Kidd Wayne Shatterly Bladen County Jordan Stewart Danny Keith Andrew Banks Travis Bonds John Oglesby Jimmy Spearman Terry Smith Justin Hayes Frankie Beamon Bobby Woolard John Pechmann Donnie Southerland Brett Bostic Rob Canady Frankie Jones Shawn O'Connor Carteret COunty Get the latest on ncdu.org Sponsor Committee Stephen Strickland Shawn Nye Laura Salmons Press Harris Elliot Thomas Josh Barmer Henry Kidd- Chairman Buster Thornton Jason Sutton Lauren McNeil Russ Jones Chase Mackey Alan Cheek 6/19/05 OBX Sound CARE Gala Village Beach Club, Nags Head Underwriting Committee Amy Tyndall Rich Glenn Nick Hancock Jackie Cunningham Steven Foy Randy Craft 6/25/05 Down East Seafood Feast Chapel Hill Karl Blackley – Chairman Mark Tyndall Warren Sholar Rebecca Butler Bobby Nimmo Ryan Holsopple Tom Dale Conservation Committee Brent Williams Casey DeVane Blair Greathouse Bert Dixon Kinley Andrews Bob Daves 6/29/05 Committee Workshop Elizabethtown Chuck Duncan-Chairman Shannon Williams Clay DeVane Andrew Pickett Marshal Whitfield Dennis Mills Anthony Dennis 6/30/05 Committee Workshop Greensboro Shooting Committee Cheryl Williams Chad DeVane Eric Butler Ben Harper Aaron McLawhorn Eric Floyd Gary Sturgil-Chairman Laurice Williams, Jr. Joseph Hatcher Bennie Oaks Johnny Surles Randy Gregory 7/9/05 Live Auction at Scope Expo Scope Expo Bob Lichauer Laurice Williams,Sr. Ryan Godwin Fairmont Matt Beamon Billy MacIntosh Bandy Herman 7/12/05 Committee Workshop Statesville Golf Committee Rebecca Williams Dean Hilton Ty Leggett Ryan Murphy Kevin Mills Ron Herring Kurt Adams-Chairman Don Manley Phillip Green, Jr. Franklin Evans Darryl Dunn Brian Higgins Walt House 7/13/05 Sanford Committee Recruitment Meeting Tee Time Restaurant, Sanford Bill Barrett Ray Jordan Derick Davis Marshall Evans Kelly Radford Frankie Higgins Donnie Jones 7/14/05 Committee Workshop Kinston Harold Goodson Lee Cain Anthony Sealey Dusty Harrell Keith Mills Kevin Lewis Cape Fear River Joe Ashley Jonathan Miller William Batchelor Chuck Linder 7/19/05 Committee Workshop The City Meeting Place, Elizabeth City EASTERN REGION Michael McLeod Brunswick County Charlie Floyd Patrick Johnson Skip Mills Glynn Loftin 7/21/05 Committee Workshop Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh Jason Yarbrough Hal Goodson Dennis Hicks Rodney Wood Doodle Mills Ken Lohr Sr. Regional Director David Avrette Clayton Rivenbark Jack Moody LOWE, GLEN 7/26/05 Asheboro Committee Recuitment Meeting Holiday Inn Express, Asheboro Don Manley Thomas Jeffries Tommy Gore Joe Williams Minges-Pitt County Kinston Glen Lowe 7/28/05 Band the Billfish Tournament Civic Center, Morehead City District Chairmen Clint Knox Kenny Scott Jamie Swart Brian Wiggins Harry McCarver District 2: Joey Weller Keith Holder Conrad Benton Cumberland County Matt Rever Will Barker Bill Newbern 8/18/05 2005 NCDU State Convention Sheraton, Atlantic Beach District 3: Pat Wynn Eric Mangum Wade Philemon Jack Justice Brian Newton John Marston Bobby O’Chat 8/19/05 NCDU Inshore Classic Anchorage Marina, Atlantic Beach District 4: Greg Rhue Jeff Pope Jeff Gaskill Lee Warren Newton Smith James Grady Jeremy Pederson District 5: Rodney Warren Steve Frink Sue Warren West Hughes Harry Wooten Steve Raines 9/21/05 Alamance County Golf Tournament Indian Valley Country Club District 6: Jerry Armstrong Hyde County Jerry Willetts Bill Toman Boyd Brittle Tom Ford Mark Shouse 10/6/05 Alamance County Burlington Shrine Club District 8: Craig Lovette Brandon Marshall Donald Dixon Sonya Toman Brooks White Preston Brown George Simpson District 9: Jack Justice Adriane Marshall Glenn Cook Liz Varnedoe Cam Evans Rebecca Brown Lee Styron 10/7/05 Bertie County Cashie Country Club, Windosr District 10: Joe Dorman Robert Wayne Tommy Rickman Lee Norris Chris Camp Donna Benton George Sutton 10/8/05 Johnston County DU Duck Dog Classic Brookhill Farms, Clayton NC. Natalie Wayne Wallace Basnight Nancy Norris Steve Camp Larry Benton Jeff Toms Clinton-SampsonClinton David Eakes Greg White M.L. Core Freddie Vann Trent Mooring Larry Vallance 11/1/05 Asheboro Asheboro Country Club Keith Jones Tina Eakes John North Carolyn Core Garrett Grier Corey Fader Mac Wells 11/4/05 Beaufort County Chapter Stephen Strickland Jake Hodges Al Parker David Carter Jeremy Salter Johnathan Earp George Wilkerson John Clark Brad Gurganus Donald Dixon, Jr. Julie Carter Jessica Hughes Morry Barbee Jonathan Willis 11/15/05 Raleigh DU McKimmon Center, North Carolina State University Ricky Autry Dan Whisnant David Coffman Matt Little Robbie Willis Mark Gore David Hubbard Mark Clark Lumberton North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 12 Summer 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 17 Summer 2005 Take Part in the State Convention The Three R’s of Volunteers By Larry Wilkins CEOs and salesmen along with every other pro- Chapter Basket Silent Auction Deputy State Chairman fession you can name that offer their time and talents to DU. No, it's not reading riting and rithmetic but NO PERISHABLES PLEASE. C) Plan a pre-event recruitment party and By Anne H. Summerlin recruit, recognize and retain. This is the lifeblood encourage each committee to bring a new recruit Golf Chairman Here are guidelines that have to be fol- of Ducks Unlimited. Without volunteers DU is lowed: D) Make it clear that volunteering with DU This year all one hundred (100) nonexistent. does not require ton's of time talent. • Make your basket eye-catching, bright I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Chapters of the North Carolina Ducks and bold Unlimited are again going to be given the the National Leadership conference in Memphis, 2) Recognize • All baskets should be 24x24x24 TN, and I was very impressed with the emphasis opportunity to show how much creativity A) Make sure that the volunteers know that • The baskets and all contents must be that Ducks Unlimited is placing on its volun- they have along with their fellow chapters you appreciate what they do. donated – DU funds cannot be used to teers. The volunteers raised in excess of 187 mil- by participating in the State Convention B) Send "thank you" notes to all volunteers purchase items lion dollars, while organizing 4495 events for fis- Basket Silent Auction, to be held at the after the event. • Each basket MUST be accompanied cal year ending June 30th 2004. That is an North Carolina Ducks Unlimited State C) Introduce the committee at the event and by a separate, typed list of contents - impressive number. An even more impressive Convention that will be held at the thanks them publicly LARGE FONT PLEASE number is that 86% of that money is put back Sheraton Atlantic Beach Ocean-Front • Each basket is to be clearly marked into waterfowl and wetlands conservation and Hotel, August 18-21, 2005. 3) Retain with the chapter origin and a contact per- education. A) Make sure the recruit has a job. Everyone If you are not familiar with this project, son As a Ducks Unlimited volunteer that makes it is the “Offspring” of the National wants to feel like they are a part of • All baskets should be brought to the me very proud to represent such an orginazation. the effort. Convention State Basket Silent Auction. convention….so this means we should see Beginning in year 2004 DU has decided to This event was held in Calgary, Alberta, B) Do not overburden the committee a representative each one hundred (100) recognize volunteers with at least 3 years of con- member. Make being a committee member easy. Canada in May of 2004. Out of approxi- chapters at the 2005 convention! If you tinuous service in a very special way. When the mately forty baskets, North Carolina B) Make the work fun. Plan special meeting are unable to attend, please be in touch volunteer has been on board for the minimum of where there is a fun shoot and you placed second (2nd), and Nebraska placed with your District Chairman or one of the 3 years, their names will be placed on conserva- Don't have to talk business every time you first (1st). RD’s so arrangements can be made to get tion projects and receive invitations to the dedi- meet. Last year at the 2004 State Convention the basket to the convention cation ceremonies. This should really make our C) Listen to the committee members. People in Wilmington seven (7) chapters entered So now that you know what the chal- volunteers feel a sense of accomplishment for a sometimes get lost in the shuffle. the auction. There were first, second and lenge is; select someone from your chap- job well done. Everyone wants to be part of a winning team. third place winners; each being awarded ter to be in charge of this What can we as volunteers do to recruit, rec- various types of guns to be taken back to project……..you will be responsible for ognize and retain our members? If we, as senior leadership, will follow these their chapter to be auctioned at their Fall coming up with your own theme and 1) Recruiting simple rules and pass it down to our area chair- or Winter Banquet. Guns will be awarded design. A) Ask. Perhaps the most overlooked aspect man, I believe we will meet all the goals of our of recruiting is to simply ask them to volunteer. again this year as well. IT’S DIFFERENT, IT’S FUN, AND IT’S strategic plan, simply by increasing our commit- B) Look at everyone as a potential recruit. This year we want ALL ONE HUN- EASY SO GET STARTED NOW! tee size. DU has no stereotypical candidate as a volunteer DRED CHAPTERS to get involved. This is Please fill out the response form and Leave a Legacy for the Ducks except, that most love being with other people. a great fundraiser; it is easy and a lot of return it US Mail to: Anne H. Summerlin, Recruit a DU Volunteer Today We have doctors, lawyers, farmers, mechanics, fun. It is an opportunity for each chapter 112 Jolly St., Louisburg, NC, 27549, member to get involved. The items for the 919.496.3053 or e-mail ahsummer@inter- basket should represent your community; gate.com so we will know how much items can be anything from N.C. Jellies and room we need for the baskets. Jams to hunting and fishing trips, however

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STATE CONVENTION ACCOMODATIONS NCDU 2005 STATE CONVENTION 2005 Conference Offers New State Convention Registration SCHEDULE OF EVENTS It might be cold outside, but things are heating up inside, as plans are getting Events and Old Favorites Thursday underway for the 2005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited State Convention. Be By Larry Wilkins 3:00PM-12:00 • Hospitality Central prepared for a fun-in-the-sun week-end, AND OH YES! Deputy State Chairman 3:00 PM • Early Arrivals registration What would a convention be without a few workshops??! This year we are even August 18-20, 2005 NC Ducks Unlimited will hold its 6PM • Dine Around with the RDs making plans for the early arrivals on Thursday! Actually plans are being made for Annual State Convention at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach 8PM • NC DU Inshore Classic everyone in the family, especially our GREENWINGS, so get ready, the 2005 con- Hotel.This is the time we recognize our volunteers for a Captains Meeting (Hospitality Room) vention will be held at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel, August 18- job well done.This year we will have several new events 21. including the 1st annual Inshore Fishing Classic to be held Friday The Sheraton overlooks the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and regardless of the room on Friday and Saturday morning of the convention. See Sunrise-Noon • NCDU Inshore Classic arrangements you choose, you will have a view of the ocean. registration form for details.There will be a category for (Fishing Tournament) The Sheraton has many great amenities; too many to list and they can be seen ladies and children also and you will be able to fish from Leisure Activities boat, pier and shore.We have some great prizes for the 1:00 PM • Hospitality Central Opens by logging onto their website; www.sheratonatlanticbeach.com. In addition, you lucky anglers that manage to land the big one. 2:30 PM • State Committee Meeting will be able to see the description of the rooms before making your reservation. On Friday evening we will board buses to The Core with special guest Jim Young The room rates will vary depending on the type of room you want: from National HQ Sound Waterfowl Museum and enjoy a wonderful clambake 6:00 PM • Buses leave for Clambake at with all the trimmings.The bus ride is limited to the first Core sound Waterfowl Museum OCEANVIEW $ 109.00, plus 12% tax 95 registered however, you can drive over for the dinner. 10:00 PM- 12:00 • Hospitality Central OCEANFRONT $ 149.00 “ Saturday will be a day of leisure, including golf, sporting OCEANFRONT SUITE $ 189.00 “ Saturday clays, fishing, shopping or just enjoying that great Carolina Sunrise -Noon • NCDU Inshore Classic Sunshine on the Crystal Coast. Morning • Golf for interested Parties There is a 72 hour cancellation policy on individual reservations. Rates are Saturday evening we will be entertained by Nashville 10:00AM - 4:00PM • Duck Store Open based on single or double occupancy. Recording Artist,Willis Gupton, of Louisburg , NC during 12:00 PM- 4:30 PM • Leisure Time There will be a $15.00 charge for each additional adult sharing the room (limit our awards banquet. 4). Children under 18 stay free with parents. Also on Saturday night instead of the auction that is 1:00 PM • Sporting Clays At Adams Creek There is a $15.00 charge for King Size beds. Reservations can be made by call- traditionally held we will have the "Grand Raffle" featur- • Greenwing Activities ing 1.800.624.8875 (Directly to Sheraton) or 252.222.4032. ing the 2005-2006 DU Banquet Merchandise.These will • Hospitality Central Opens Be sure you let the person that takes your reservation know that this is the rate be sold in super raffle packages for 100.00 each, however 4:00PM • SoundCARE Conservation for the NC Ducks Unlimited Group. if you reserve 1 of these kits and pay for it at registra- Update with Craig LeShack Reservations must be made by July 18, 2005, however it is suggested that reser- tion before August 5th, you will receive 2 for the price of 1. 6:00 PM-7:00 PM • State Chairman's Reception vations be made early, because of the time of the year….this will probably be the 7:00 PM-10:00 PM • Annual Awards Banquet last big week-end before some of the schools start back. On all days we will and Raffle have the hospitality 10:00PM-Midnight • Hospitality Central Open room open where we PLEASE REMEMBER! can renew old acquain- CHECK-IN IS: 3:00 PM Sunday tances and make new 9AM • State Committee Meetings as CHECK-OUT IS: 12 NOON friends. called by State Committee Chairs Please come join us Depart at Leisure See you in Atlantic Beach! on August 18-20 in Atlantic Beach.You won't regret it. www.ducks.orgNorth Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 142 SummerSpring 20032005 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 15 Summer 2005