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No matches found.Outdoor notes: Craven Boat Ramps Renovated
Work crews from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have completed renovations on two Craven County boating access areas. The Cool Springs and Maple Cypress sites now have new ramps and docks, and have been made handicapped accessible. The parking lots have also been renovated.
“The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is continuously looking for opportunities to increase access to public waters across the state, in rivers, creeks and lakes,” said Erik Christofferson, chief of the Commission’s Division of Engineering Services. “We are thrilled to have renovated these two popular sites in our coastal region, and are grateful for a partnership with Craven County that has allowed us to work there.”
Cool Springs is on Swift Creek, while Maple Cypress is on the Neuse River. Like all of the Commission’s more than 200 public access areas, they are free and open 24 hours a day. An interactive map of all the state’s public ramps is available online at www.ncwildlife.org.
Shad Festival Tournament
The one-day Grifton Shad Festival Hickory Shad Fishing Tournament, which was postponed earlier because of inclement weather, will be held this Saturday, March 20. Boats may launch from any of three landings: Pelican, Maple Cypress and Grifton beginning at 7 a.m. Weigh-in and presentation of prizes will be at 2 p.m. at Stoney Creek Outfitters on Hwy. 11 outside of Grifton. For more information or to pre-register, phone 252-524-9800.
Outdoor Calendar
March 20: The Lejeune Archers will host a 3-5 archery tournament at their range onboard Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville beginning at 10 a.m. Phone Mike Figgins at 910-265-1965 for directions or details.
March 20-21: Over 100 exhibitors at the 2nd Annual Cape Fear Wildlife Expo will showcase fishing, hunting, boating, camping and other outdoor sports on the Cape Fear coast. The Expo will be at the Coastline Conference and Event Center in downtown Wilmington. More information is available online at www.capefearwildlifeexpo.com.
April 10: The 31st Annual Grifton Shad Festival Bass Tournament will be held on the Trent and Neuse rivers. Check-in will be at Lawson Creek Park in New Bern beginning at 5 a.m. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for the top finishers. Contact Jimmy Maynard at 252-413-7976.
May 1: The Pitt County Wildlife Club will host a Ladies’ Day Instructional Shoot at their grounds outside of Falkland (NC) beginning at 8 a.m. The event, which requires a $20 registration fee, is open to the public and is designed to create opportunities for women to learn about firearms and recreational shooting in a safe, fun, non-competitive environment. Participation is limited and preregistration (by April 24) is strongly recommended. Additional details and directions, if needed, are available from Sue Morgan (252-258-8876), Bill Young (252-752-8962) or Bebe Atkinson (252-321-2233).
Hunting seasons
Controlled Shooting Preserves: through Mar. 31
Wild Turkey (bearded birds only): Apr. 10 – May 8 (Youth Day – Apr. 3)
