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November 2008 | Vol. 72, No. 11

Staying In The Black
written by Michael O. Humphries | photographed by Russell Graves

Though hunting can easily become a rich man’s sport, it does not have to be. Here is a look at four sporting rifles that can fit into even the most modest budget.

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

Table of Contents

The Deer Hunter’s Ph.D.
written by T. Edward Nickens | illustrated by Gary Palmer

Evolving as a deer hunter means more than simply buy­ing the latest in optics. Beef up your knowledge, hone your skills and get the most out of hunting whitetails.

Staying In The Black
written by Michael O. Humphries | photographed by Russell Graves

Though hunting can easily become a rich man’s sport, it does not have to be. Here is a look at four sporting rifles that can fit into even the most modest budget.

Ruark In His Prime
written by Alan Ritchie

“Ruark Remembered,” a biography of Robert Ruark written long ago and only recently published, reveals much about the life of the late great outdoor writer.

North Carolina’s Own
written by Jeff Beane | photographed by Todd Pusser

Our state claims an ancient, singular, irreplaceable assem­blage of endemic species—dozens of animals and plants found nowhere else.

The Good, The Bad And The Armored
written by David S. Lee

The longnose gar’s prevalence from the mountains to the coast doesn’t seem to make anglers appreciate it, but this ancient species is actually a terrific sport fish.

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

Nature Activity

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Cover

The Croatan crayfish is a species endemic only to North Carolina --specifically, the lower Neuse River basin.

Photograph by Todd Pusser

Nature Activity

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