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Cape Fear Wildlife Expo General InformationWelcome! The 2012 Cape Fear Wildlife Expo is a family fun-filled event to be held on March 16th through March 18th, 2012. Friday, March 16 9am - 7pm As a family event, the expo will feature wildlife art and decoy displays; book signings by regional outdoor writers; hunting and fishing products; boats and accessories; truck and ATV displays; fly-fishing and decoy-carving demonstrations; conservation exhibits; outdoor sports guides and outfitters. Click here for Photos from the Expo! Admission Location Accommodations Make sure to mention that you are with the Cape Fear Wildlife Expo!!! Mission Statement The Muzzy 200 Club Monster Bucks
The Muzzy 200 Club Monster Buck display is the Mack Daddy of all big buck displays. Standing before this buck display you will see over 3,000 inches of whitetail antler mass on just twelve bucks. Four of them are current Archery State Records. But as you look closer, it will hit you... these bucks were all harvested with a bow and arrow by everyday bow hunters... guys just like you! This is Big Buck Shock & Awe! 2012 Kids Gone Wild! Kids Gone Wild! - A unique experiential learning opportunity for middle and high school students following academic standards in science, social studies, environmental education, and creative writing. FREE to attend, but pre-registration is
required. Request an application by email to
ncqdma@yahoo.com or contact
Judy Gardner, NC State Chapter Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA)
at 919-552-9449. Please register early, we expect all
seats to be spoken for by the end of November. Kids Gone Wild! is proudly sponsored by Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds (CAMM), a five-year, $100 million national philanthropic initiative to connect students with hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities. By partnering with programs that inspire students to pursue STEM education and careers like "Kids Gone Wild", Time Warner Cable is working to ensure more students become the problem solvers of tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.connectamillionminds.com. Kids Gone Wild! is being delivered by the NC State Chapter of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) as a QDMA REACH initiative in partnership with its QDMA branches, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, NC Department of Forestry, Cape Fear River Watch, NC PARC, Time Warner Cable, NC National Estuarine Research Reserve, Jordan Lake Educational Forest, and many other dedicated wildlife conservation partners. Click below for additional information on Kids Gone Wild! Creative Writing and Visual Arts Contest NC/SC Sportsman Saltwater Fishing School
The first 150 adult registrants will receive an Aries spinning rod combo with an approximate value of $90. The Grand Door Prize will be a fishing trip for 2 to Costa Rica. Registration fee ($115, $70 for second family member) includes the day of instruction, numerous manufacturers samples, useable handouts, introduction to new products, lunch, parking, a year's subscription to North or South Carolina Sportsman Magazine and a registration for multiple door prizes.
Mallard Madness Laser Shot For the first time shooter or the hardcore hunter, come try your hand with "Mallard Madness" on our LASER shot game. Simulated hunting allows you to hunt and
never get your feet wet! Sensory Safari Mobile Exhibit This mobile, kid-friendly exhibit encourages conservation of our native wildlife, promotes hunter education and enables sportsmen to see and touch some of the game and nongame species that are found in North Carolina. The SENSORY SAFARI encourages visitors to learn about their local environments by listening to the sounds of birds, viewing deer and bear mounts and handling pelts of some common mammals. Aquatic Trailer
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We
use several different classrooms, and conduct multiple sessions each
hour. The sessions are grouped into the general topics of Salt
Water Inshore Fishing, Salt Water Ocean Fishing, General Information
(marine electronics, basic safety and navigation, knots, trailers
and towing, and such), and Outside Stuff (things like cast new
throwing, fly casting, and surf casting, which are better taught and
demonstrated outside). Participants may change sessions and
subject groups each hour throughout the day. 
The
longleaf forest and associated ecosystem provides excellent habitat
for many wildlife species and is home to several threatened and
endangered species. In fact, several species of wildlife are found
nowhere else. Whether you’re a tree farmer, an environmentalist,
naturalist, hunter, or just like to walk in the woods, you’ll want
to attend this workshop, which will offer management technique to
maintain and enhance North Carolina’s longleaf ecosystem including
effective use of prescribed burns.
A
hands-on exhibit of river otters, beavers, muskrats, nutria and
mink. Learn about the history with the fur trade, and restoration
efforts of beavers and otters in NC and throughout the country
delivered by NCSU’s Charles Sanders
Flounder
Authority, Tournament Champion, and self-proclaimed "Fish-a-holic"
Captain Jimmy Price has been guide fishing for more than 40 years in
and around the Southport and Oak Island area, and no one knows more
about these waters than he does. You'll have the opportunity to see
him live at the Cape Fear Wildlife Expo and learn from him the tips
and techniques that have put him at the top of the fishing chain,
and earned him the title TOP DOG.
This
seminar is designed to encourage hunters (young and old) to learn
the sounds of nature (birds, frogs, toads, mammals) and the many
wildlife species commonly found in the Southeast in an effort to
fully appreciate being in the woods during hunting season, and to
enjoy a hunt whether or not a shot is fired. Hunters have a
responsibility to understand the interrelated relationships of
various wildlife species and the role of hunting as a management
tool to keep animal populations in balance with their habitats.
Join wildlife biologist/QDMA Founder Joe Hamilton for a virtual walk
in the woods to discover nature’s sights and sounds.
The
Gulf Stream off North Carolina's coast is an incredible natural
resource, affecting our climate and teaming with wildlife. Join
wildlife biologist Chip Barry as he shares his passion and his
expertise. Learn how the Gulf Steam has impacted North Carolina's
history and discover the natural beauty that lies just off our
shore.
Whitetails
have a vocabulary and a list of body postures for all occasions ---
Researchers have identified at least 12 different calls and a number
of body postures used by white-tailed deer to communicate. Attend
this seminar and learn the calls and how to use some of them during
hunting season to enhance your deer hunting experiences. Learn to
recognize what deer are “saying” with their posture.
Mike
Marsh will discuss some freshwater and saltwater fishing discoveries made while
doing more than four years of research for his new book, Fishing
North Carolina. Learn of fishing opportunities available at nearby
lakes, as well as sites well worth the trouble for any angler to
travel long distance. With freshwater fishing just kicking into
gear, anglers want to know where they can go fishing right now. Some
of the places Mike discovered reveal why North Carolina's freshwater
fishing is unmatched.
Ty
Conti, author of "Cooking on the Wild Side", a collection of
memorable recipes used on meat that you can catch in the Carolina's,
is renowned for his skill in the kitchen. Join Ty as he prepares
both fish and duck so delicious you'll take to the field for more.
Just
getting started? Dramatically reduce your learning curve by
attending this workshop! Get to know the white-tailed deer and its
habits; select the right firearm/bow and other essential tools for
the job; learn how to use a variety of tree-stands safely; discuss
hunting strategy that will improve your odds for success; and
discover some great hunting opportunities on NC game lands. This
interactive half-day event will even walk through proper field
dressing technique, taxidermy prep, and tips for wild game cooking.
Reserve your seat today! email: ncqdma@yahoo.com, phone:
919.552.9449. 
Teeth,
tails, claws and scales! Come see some beautiful reptiles from all
around the world! Get up close and personal with our cold-blooded
critters and learn some fun facts. These animals are very important
to our environment. Find out why! Did you know that snakes don't
feel slimy? You will have a chance to touch one at the Alligator
Adventure workshop! Are you scared? Don't be! It's our job to
conserve our planet's wildlife!
Dr.
James Parnell, accomplished author, wildlife photographer, and
ornithologist will introduce the audience to the diversity of birds
in the region and will discuss the diversity of habitats and the
seasonal changes in birdlife. The lecture will be illustrated
primarily by his images of the regions birds, which will be
available for purchase.
Learn
the How, What, When and Where to catch Redfish, Flounder and Trout
with Capt. Rick Bennett, Rod-Man Charters.