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<title><![CDATA[Some hiking trails closed because of bears]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[A number of hiking trails at Grandfather Mountain are temporarily closed because of increased bear activity, according to an announcement posted today on Grandfather Mountain's Web site. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Face-to-face with catfish ... Cabarrus County style]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[Man vs. wild ... Cabarrus County style! Four men embark on a daring adventure on a spectacularly beautiful Sunday morning on the Yadkin Valley River system. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cool birding tours available from simple to deluxe]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[Birding as a hobby has soared in recent years, leading to a variety of new tours.

There are trips for experts and amateurs, ranging from the deluxe to the inexpensive. Some take off from city parks and docks, others from the back of beyond.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Old North State Club, designed by Tom Fazio, sold by Virginia utility ]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[John McConnell is expanding his golfing empire. McConnell, who made millions in the medical software business, has acquired a fifth course, the Old North State Club at Uwharrie Point, which is on Badin Lake between Asheboro and Charlotte.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2009 09:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A 935-mile hike on Mountains-to-Sea Trail ]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/may/04/935-mile-hike-mountains--sea-trail/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[But at 11 a.m. Saturday, in the soft, warm sands of the Outer Banks, the long hike of Frank Potter and Jim Walters finally came to an end. The Charlotte golfing buddies became only the 14th and 15th people to complete the nearly 1,000- mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 May 2009 09:34:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Five women receive scholarships to participate in outdoors program]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/apr/21/five-women-receive-scholarships-participate-outdoo/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Five women have received scholarships enabling them to participate in Becoming an Outdoors-Woman programs this year.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[State youth hunter tournament to be held April 29]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/apr/03/state-youth-hunter-tournament-be-held-april-29/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The 31st annual Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament will be held April 29 at Millstone 4-H Center near Ellerbe, to determine team and individual state championships.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 turkey calling contest to be held at Concord Mills]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/mar/17/2009-turkey-calling-contest-be-held-concord-mills/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Considered one of the most prestigious calling contests in the country, the 2009 U.S Open Turkey Calling Championship Qualifiers get underway Sunday, March 29, at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World at 8181 Concord Mills Blvd. in Concord.  ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A bad case of the fishing pox]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/mar/12/bad-case-fishing-pox/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[In case you haven't heard, an epidemic is quickly spreading throughout the Lake Norman fishing community. It's not the dreaded Asian or Bird Flu, it doesn't affect the well being of fish and is not life threatening, but it does take its toll on humans. The disease is known as the Fishing Pox.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Adventurous project to connect more than 2 million people ]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/feb/23/adventurous-project-connect-more-2-million-people/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The goal is big — connecting more than 2 million people in 15 counties in North and South Carolina.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:10:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FAQs: Carolina Thread Trail]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/feb/23/faqs/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Frequently asked questions about the Carolina Thread Trail]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:03:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hunters speak out against proposed change to deer season]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/jan/16/hunters-speak-out/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Hunters packed the auditorium of Starmount High School last night to speak out against a single, uniform deer season across North Carolina.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:04:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Feds create no-fishing zones off Southeast coast]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/jan/13/feds-create-no-fishing-zones-southeast-coast/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Federal fishery regulators have established no-fishing zones off the southeast United States coast to help protect more than 70 deep-water species.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:14:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Wildlife commission holds public hearings on regulation changes]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/jan/05/wildlife-commission-holds-public-hearings-regulati/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a public hearing for comments on proposed changes to 83 hunting, fishing and trapping regulations on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at Starmount High School in Boonville. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:11:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Squirrels need bailout after tough acorn year]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2009/jan/01/squirrels-need-bailout-after-tough-acorn-year/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Even the squirrels are falling on hard times.
     
Their prime winter entree -- acorns -- are in short supply, particularly in Charlotte, where red oak trees appear to be on reproductive strike.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:14:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Government delays use of recreational fishing registry]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2008/dec/23/government-delays-use-recreational-fishing-registr/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Recreational saltwater anglers who were supposed to register with the federal government by January are off the hook for a year.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:21:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Some public swimming pools may not meet new federal rules]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2008/dec/23/some-public-swimming-pools-may-not-meet-new-federa/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Most public swimming pools in North Carolina could be illegal to operate until owners install new safety drains aimed at preventing people from drowning, according to a federal standard that went into effect Friday. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:09:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ryan Newman foundation raises $155K for conservation, animal welfare]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2008/dec/16/ryan-newman-foundation-raises-155k-conservation-an/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Ryan Newman raised $155,000 for conservation and animal welfare efforts at the Ryan Newman Foundation's Fourth Annual Charity Gala and Auction on Dec. 12 and the Third Annual Charity Fishing Tournament on Dec. 13 in Mooresville.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:26:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Concealed carry permit not always an exemption]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2008/dec/15/concealed-carry-permit-not-always-exemption/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The announcement that concealed firearms will be allowed in some national parks and wildlife refuges has prompted questions about what is allowed at areas held by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, including game lands.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:02:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[N.C. wildlife forester honored with award]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.independenttribune.com/content/2008/nov/06/nc-wildlife-forester-honored-award/sports-recreation/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, an organization of state agencies with primary responsibility for management and protection of the fish and wildlife resources in 15 states, has presented its prestigious Wildlife Management Excellence Award to North Carolina's Dean Simon.  
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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