■ The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has scheduled its annual series of nine public hearings to allow citizens to comment on proposed changes to the state's hunting and fishing rules.
One meeting will be in Northwest North Carolina. It will be held at Starmount High School in Boonville on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
The proposed changes include removing the daily bag limit on deer and eliminating the winter either-sex turkey season.
A full text of the proposed regulations changes can be found on the NCWRC's Web site, www.ncwildlife.org. Click on the 2009 Proposed Regulations and Public Hearings Schedule link.
Beginning next week, a "submit comments" link will be posted on the NCWRC's home page.
After hearing public comments and reviewing written comments, the 19 members of the NCWRC will meet in March and vote.
■ The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission requires first-time hunters and those buying a hunting license for the first time to take hunter-safety certification classes. Certification requires a total of 10 hours and is recognized in all 50 states.
December and January classes are being held in the following counties in Northwest North Carolina:
Forsyth County
■ Dec. 9, 10 and 11
at the Rural Hall Fire Department. Classes begin at 6 p.m. Contact Jimmy Boles at 871-9764 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. (do not call the fire department).
■ Jan. 3
at Blade Runners Archery on Ebert Rd. This is a one-day course running from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Contact Chris Moore at 922-2767 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Davidson County
■ Dec. 15, 16 and 17
at West Davidson High School in Tyro. All dates required. Classes begin at 6 p.m. Contact Brian Perkins at 859-1891 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Surry County
■ Jan. 5, 6 and 7
at the Surry County Human Resources Building in Mount Ariy. All dates required. Classes begin at 6 p.m. Contact Mike Hatcher at 352-5102.
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