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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, March 17-March 23, 2022 Wild turkey hunting season opens in North Carolina on April 2. The youth season is April 2 – 8, and the statewide season is April 9 – May 7. Hunters are limited to two turkeys for the season, only one of which may be taken during the youth season. Chris Kreh, assistant chief of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Wildlife Management Division said that the 2021 season proved to be another remarkable one for turkey hunting, with a total reported harvest of 21,974 birds. It was the second highest reported harvest on record – only slightly below the all-time record set in 2020. Kreh confi rmed that North Carolina's wild turkey population remains robust despite last year's increase in hunting pressure and harvest. "Our agency has safeguards in place to ensure that overharvest does not occur," Kreh said. "Five weeks of hunting is conservative compared to most states, and hunters must comply with a two-bird limit and may only take male or bearded birds." Kreh added that the timing of the state's harvest season is strategic. "The season dates offer considerable opportunity for breeding before males are harvested. Hens are able to nest and raise poults as they always do." The youth season is open to anyone under the age of 18, and hunters aged 16 and 17 must have hunting licenses. Youth under 16 are exempt from license requirements provided they are accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 18 years old. Youth who have licenses or a hunter education card may hunt without adult supervision. All hunters must report their turkey harvest on a Big Game Harvest Report Card. Hunting licenses can be purchased on the agency's website, and hunter education courses are available across the state and online. Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity such as poaching or baiting may be eligible to receive a reward (up to $1,000) by reporting information that leads to a conviction to the Turn-In-Poachers program. For information on eligible violations and to learn how to submit a tip, visit ncwildlife.org/WildTip. For information about turkey hunting, including hunter safety and where to hunt, visit ncwildlife.org. About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state's fi sh and wildlife resources through research, scientifi c management, wise use and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fi shing, hunting, trapping and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife- related educational, recreational and sporting activities. Get N.C. Wildlife Update — news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more — delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Purchase or a renew a fi shing, trapping and hunting license and renew a vessel registration online at ncwildlife.org. Wild Turkey Season Opens in North Carolina on April 2 Submitted by Mindy Wharton Saturday Saturday April 2nd, 2022 April 2nd, 2022 7:00 pm 7:00 pm What does music mean to you? Support the music you love during our Spring Fund Drive April 3-9. Or donate today at wncw.org "BRING YOUR TOOLS AND PULL YOUR PARTS,WE HAVE WHAT YOU NEED!" 4805 Anthony Farm Rd. • Kings Mountain, NC (Beside Hwy 74 East) 704-739-4633 704-739-4633 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES! WE SELL USED VEHICLES! GRACEN'S RIDGE GRACEN'S RIDGE APARTMENTS Rental Assistance Available Rental Assistance Available on a Limited Basis on a Limited Basis • AGES 62 & OLDER • DISABLED REGARDLESS OF AGE This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 338 WEST COLLEGE AVE. • SHELBY, NC 338 WEST COLLEGE AVE. • SHELBY, NC (Near Gardner-Webb College in Boiling Springs) (Near Gardner-Webb College in Boiling Springs) 704-434-0067 704-434-0067 330-G W. College Avenue Shelby, NC 28152 (Near Gardner-Webb College in Boiling Springs) Elderly Households (Persons 62, handicap or disabled, regardless of age) 1 & 2 Bedroom 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Apartments Accessible Units Rental Assistance Available On a Limited Basis Please Call Please Call (1) 704-434-0005 TDD/TYY 1-800-735-2962 TDD/TYY 1-800-735-2962 Wood Creek Apartments This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3