Highlights of the Carolina Outdoors

Segment 3, January 18th, 2025 One of the most popular places for people to enjoy the outdoors are actually places that were created to conserve, manage, & sustain: National Forests Segment Highlights: Jen Barnhart is the District Ranger of the Appalachian Ranger District The Appalachian Ranger District is north of Asheville and goes all the way to Tennessee. It’s made up of six counties and includes parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail, and Roan Mountain It was hard hit by Helene. Trees down, roads washed away, and other damage has kept this district closed Fire prevention is a big concern for North Carolina’s National Forests. Prescribed burns help control the tinder and fuels that wildfire’s burn The NFS has a successful partnership with volunteers, state, and municipalities in the area Things You’ll Learn by Listening: North Carolina follows Texas and California with the highest number of fires. 90% of them are caused by people. The Carolina Outdoors is sponsored by local Charlotte outfitter, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 2, January 18th, 2025 One of America’s most iconic and popular wintertime activities, Ski season is well underway. Today we join with Kim Jochl, of Sugar Mountain Resort for a report on the hobby here in the Carolinas. Segment Highlights: Kim Jochl– Owner and Operator of Sugar Mountain Resort in Avery County, NC Weather reports, 54″ inches of snow so far this season. Temps down into the teens most night sessions. Resorts are fully open, with new improvements and lifts made for large crowds. January and February holidays make up the peak season for skiing in NC, MLK day, President’s day, Valentine’s, etc. Safety is a major priority on the mountain, with Ski Patrol and classes being taught around the clock to keep everyone confident and safe. As-necessary snow making schedule, taking advantage of the natural snow and low temperatures to preserve snow conditions Snowboarding and Skiing are both still growing as viable hobbies, benefit from good winters! Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Current status and improvements made to the NC skiing region near Grandfather Mtn. Our Sponsor, Jesse Brown’s, carries a selection of gear you may need if you plan to hit the slopes this new year.

January 18th, 2025 SouthPark Magazine joins the Carolina Outdoors in Studio D. The March 2025 Edition features host of the program, Bill Bartee. Segment Highlights: SouthPark Magazine is a luxury lifestyle magazine sharing the best of Charlotte living: arts, style, cuisine, interior design and culture. Natalie Dick’s SouthPark Sit Down covers people in the community in different places around SouthPark. Follow them on social: Facebook, X, Instagram Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and get outdoors.

Segment 3, January 11th, 2024 Providence Road Corridor Charlotte is everchanging. The Carolina Outdoors has existed and covered the Carolinas and beyond for a long time. During this segment we head to the Providence Road Corridor at Queens/Queens, Providence/ Providence Road area with Charlotte History Project founder, Christopher S. Lawing. Show Highlights: This area included the Manor Theater, Myers Park Hardware, & the Buttercup The roadway splits Myers Park and Eastover neighborhoods Mecklenburg Furniture is becoming a training center of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry The 250th Anniversary of the Meck Deck (May 20th, 1775) Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The corridor travels between Queens University and Novant/Presbyterian Hospital. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s. Stop by and check out the winter jackets, too.

Segment 1, December 14th, 2024 Travel Season Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is one of the busiest in the world. The estimate is a 10% Increase from last years season.Show Highlights: Do the terror attacks limit travel Comments from clients at Jesse Brown’s Local Skiing and packing up your hunting gear Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Six different skiing mountains are open for the winter season and Crowder’s Mountain State Park is open. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s. Stop by and check out the winter jackets, too.

Segment 2, December 14th, 2024 Travel Season Are people dissuaded from travel through when bad incidents happen?Show Highlights: Terrorism in New Orleans, LA, and at Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, NV Millions are travelling during the holiday. Upcoming events: Jimmy Carter Funeral, Donald Trump Inauguration, and other holidays create reasons for travel Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Challenge Skills ratio is something where the challenge should be slightly above our skill to create the growth desired by adventure. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s. Stop by and check out the winter jackets, too.

Segment 3, January 4th, 2024 Learning about Ice Fishing Ice fishing is a mystery to many growing up in the south. Jesse Brown’s Fly Fishing Guide, Ryley McKnight, grew up ice fishing in Angelica, NY. He shares his time fishing the cold with the Carolina Outdoors. Show Highlights: McKnight says that cabin fever and the love of fishing drive people to the ice. Ice fishing can be for an individual sportsman or a strong social activity. Pike, Walleye, and Rainbows are still eating and plentiful in upstate NY with icefishing Hunting clothes need to be washed in scent free detergent and packed away for the next season unless they’re needed to be worn through the winter. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Fishing trips are available with Jesse Brown’s (just not the ice fishing kind). The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s.

January 4th, Segment 4 The Carolina Outdoors is celebrating winter with the six different mountains and resorts open for the season.Show Highlights: Day trips and Night Skiing are available at several NC resorts Rentals are available on the mountains and in ski and snowboard shops in mountain towns and at shops in Charlotte. The jackets and warm clothes that our sponsor, Jesse Brown’s sells is usable in other situations that just skiing. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: If you head out skiing or snowboarding this winter please remember to wear your helmet. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Men’s outdoor pants are popular during this season for protection, fit, & style. Stop by the online site for Men’s pants at Jesse Brown’s, Duckhead, Mountain Khakis, & Kuhl are all on-hand. Plus, fly fishing guided trips that originate at Jesse Brown’s, the fly shop of Charlotte, are ongoing.

Segment 1, December 21st, 2024 Visit the sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors at Shop.JesseBrowns.Com or when in Charlotte. Segment Highlights: Laurel Falls Trails is closing in the Great Smokey Mountains for renovations and rehabilitation. Laurel Falls is 80 feet tall and the trails sees over 300,000 visitors Things You’ll Learn by Listening: New viewing stations and improved parking are being done to manage over-crowding in the busiest national park in the system. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, December 21st, 2024 HB Ratterree has spent time in both states of the Carolinas. He reports to the Carolina Outdoors from Raleigh. His unique view in some newsworthy items that happened in 2024. Segment Highlights: Columbia, SC & Raleigh, NC, have both states and others in the southeast measuring the trend of decreasing population of wild turkeys. Poor recruitment of poults & predators have both been a part of that reduction. North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striper population decrease has gone to a non-keep regulation. Overfishing, habitat have decreased the numbers but in 2024 and 2025 the state is increasing stockings. David Gilmore, the lead guitarist of Pink Floyd, has sold his guitars for charity. Alex Van Halen has sold tons of drums and sticks for charity Concert for the Carolinas and Helene Recovery was a huge part of the fall Boy Scouts have changed to Scouting America Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Ratterree dodges the question regarding the Clemson University’s success against Texas University in the College Football Playoff by answering that it is “Guaranteed that one of the teams will win.” The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, December 21st, 2024 One of the busiest people in the world of conservation & in attractions is John Searby. He is the Executive Director of both the Catawba Riverkeeper and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (DSBG). Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located in Belmont, NC. Searby shares the uniqueness of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden along with the vision and foresight of its benefactor, Dan Stowe. Segment Highlights: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has over 100,000 visitors each year Hiking Trails, Gardens, & Event Hosting are all available at DSBG. Visitors from across the globe visit the Gardens but it is most used by people throughout the Southeast. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Searby’s leadership has garnered attention and awards from many including the North Carolina Travel Industry Association. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s. Good footwear is imperative for a visit to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden or any pursuit that you may take.

Segment 4, December 21st, 2024 The Laurel Forks Trail is closing for the next eighteen months started on January 6, 2025. Over 300,000 hikers use the trail every year in the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. The closure is to rehabilitate and restore the trail, parking, and viewing platforms.the traild for eighteen months. . Segment Highlights: 300,000+ hikers utilize the trail It is located in GSMNP The trail will be closed for eighteen months Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Viewing platforms for the Laurel Falls, the parking area, and visitor flows will all be new and improved when the trail reopens in 2026. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s. Good footwear is imperative for a great hike no matter the trail.

December 14, 2024 A recent fire near the Crowders Mountain State Park remind Bill and about the famed Smoky Bear ad campaign. Segment Highlights: Smoky Bear was started as a PSA to educate about unplanned wildfires The first campaign began 80 years ago in 1944. The real cub rescued from a fire resided in the Washington, DC Zoo had to receive its own zip code due to the amount of fan mail. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: 8 in 10 people recognize the Smoky Bear character and campaign. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and get outdoors.

Segment 3, December 14th, 2024 Talking to people that are making outdoor things happen is one of the missions of the Carolina Outdoors. This segment features someone that has found the attributes of the outside to make himself and others better. Scott Wurtzbacher is a realtor, podcaster, traveler, adventurer, & now an author. He had a chance to speak with host Bill Bartee about his pursuits. Show Highlights: Wurtzbacher began the Inspire Campfire podcast by talking to adventurers and travelers He speaks about harnessing travel and adventure into introspection and escape versus being stressed by it. Everyone has different motivations for seeking adventure Scott is preparing a 2025 trip for interested parties to Everest He leads a meditation time virtually on Friday mornings during the month of December Scott has an upcoming book being release on his adventures and conversations Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Challenge Skills ratio is something where the challenge should be slightly above our skill to create the growth desired by adventure. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s. Stop by and check out the winter jackets, too.

Segment 3, December 7th, 2024 Talia Freeman joined the Carolina Outdoors to talk about Beech Mountain. The Resort had some roadways washed out and communication trouble in the aftermath of the storm Helene. However, these problems were quickly rectified and Beech Mountain Resort is already open for a successful winter. Show Highlights: Beech is bustling with visitors The winter has started well and a strong base of snow exists The hours at Beech on Fri-Sun, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. & Mon-Thur, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Freeman is an adjunct professor at Lees McRae College. She teaches classes on consumer behavior and skiing/snowboarding. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s. Stop by and check out the winter jackets, too.

Segment 2, November 30th, 2024 Superintendent Glen George & his team oversee the property of Crowders Mountain State Park. He’s been the leader since 2017 after serving at other parks in the NC State Park system including Chimney Rock State Park that was damaged by the storm, Helene. George recently spoke to host of the Carolina Outdoors, Bill Bartee, about the responsibilities & challenges at Crowders Mountain State Park. Show Highlights: George shared his staff with other areas in western NC during the Helene recovery. Damage from the storm will last years at Crowders due to Helene. Multiple fallen trees and limbs were lost Crowders is a hiking destination with 22 miles of trails & close to Mecklenburg, York, Cherokee counties, & more. The Park has two peaks: Crowders and Pinnacle These give great views of the area surrounding Crowders. The Ridgeline Trail ties two parks in two states together with a federal military park (Crowders (NC), Kings Mountain (SC), & Kings Mountain National Military Park. Crowders is only closed one day: Christmas Day Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Crowders is a mecca for climbers in the area. Climbers are required to register so that park management knows who is there for safety & security. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the hiking boot department at Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, November 30th, 2024 The SouthPark Municipal District was created by the City of Charlotte in 2022. The goal was to help manage & maintain the successful shopping, business, restaurant, residential, & entertainment district within the city. This is also the home of Carolina Outdoor sponsor, Jesse Brown’s. Host Bill Bartee recently spoke with President/CEO Adam Rhew of SouthPark Community Partners about the area, the changes, & transportation, trails, & green space in the area. Show Highlights: SouthPark is important to the regional economy & a beautiful place to live. SouthPark began in 1970 with the building of the Southpark Mall. It is now owned by Simon Properties. The Loop is a 3-mile walking and biking path to help connect the area together, including being able to connect to Greenways outside of the SouthPark District. The area began as a rural area, became suburban, & is now urbanizing. Management is important to help keep the great qualities of this area intact. The Free Ride App is available here: the Southpark Skipper Symphony Park is the largest green space in the district. It hosts SouthPark after Five, Pops in the Park, & several other entertainment opportunities to be together as a community. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: SouthPark is one of the largest business & shopping districts between Washington, DC & Atlanta, GA, making it an important destination for tens of thousands. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s. Get a 7 weight fly rod & take on a smallmouth bass in 2025 instead of that 3-weight rod for trout.

Segment 2, November 16th, 2024 When we last spoke with our next guest, we had a sneak preview of a proposed restoration project involving NC’s most prolific cold water fish hatchery, the Bobby N. Setzer Hatchery in Pisgah forest. Of course Helene’s devastation brought unimaginable devastation to property, lives, & communities across parts of WNC. It also has caused a possible change of plans to recreational fishing in the mountains. Jake Rash is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, where he helps with the coordination of research and management of NC’s trout resources. He recently spoke with Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, about the trout waters on North Carolina in 2024. Show Highlights: The Armstrong Fish Hatchery near Marion had the most damage during the Helene storm There is a revised trout stocking occurring for the rest of 2024. The NC Wildlife Resource Commission is developing plans on how to properly move forward. The western region of North Carolina & its economy count on trout fishing and it was important to safely stock the streams for people. The Trout Page is the best resource to learn plans as they are announced and developed. Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture approved Jacob “Jake” Rash as its new Chairman in 2022. He says that he’s anxious to find how the Brookies handle the storm in certain parts of the state. They can handle lots of water but the landslides are another story. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Jake Rash will be on-hand in Charlotte on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. as a part of the open Rocky River Trout Unlimited meeting at Jesse Brown’s. Everyone is invited to come out and meet Jake and learn more about the cold water trout resources. Trout Page: www.ncwildlife.org/trout The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s. Get a 7 weight fly rod & take on a smallmouth bass in 2025 instead of that 3-weight rod for trout.

November 16th, 2024 One of my charges here on the Carolina Outdoors is introducing you, the listener, to gems along the way. Especially those gems that are right here under our noses. Timothy DeLisle, Director of Software Engineering of the Pisgah Astronomy Research Institute (PARI) joined host Bill Bartee to talk about this “one-of-a-kind” place located in Rosman, NC, whose mission is to make science education & exploration easily accessible. Segment Highlights: A 200-acre campus that first began in the early 1960s with NASA. It then went under the Department of Defense before being obtained by Don Cline as a research, science, & education place for all. Archive over time of astronomer’s studies are included for researcher’s to understand physicists and scientist’s questions. There are all types of telescopes on the property & utilized by people from all over the world The history of the property includes communication site for space missions, satellites, and keeping up with Cold War adversaries in the 60s and 70s. PARI now includes special events during astronomical special occurrences & events. PARI is unique in that not only young school age groups but also serious research happens with educators, scientists, & researchers Check the Website to make sure that a program is available before you visit. Self-guided Tours are available too. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Leonid meteor shower & high solar activity is happening right now. It may be worth finding a dark place and looking up in the night sky. You can learn more about it and things happening in our night sky with PARI. Don Cline founded & operates PARI to boost access to science education in North Carolina. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and get outdoors.

November 16th, 2024 Segment length: 2:30 There are tons of things happening in the Charlotte-area this weekend. Segment Highlights: Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is taking place. Check out the map and prepare for your journey on Saturday. Upcoming at the fly shop in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s. Brian Hester, author of She Talks to Fish and NC Wildlife Resource Commission biologist Jake Rash, will both be on hand during an open to the public Rocky River Trout Unlimited meeting on Thursday, November 21st, 2024. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Hester and Rash will both be speaking on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, 5 p.m. at the local outdoor outfitter, Jesse Brown’s. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and get outdoors.

Who’s been to the top of Africa the most? In the Charlotte-area it is Macon Dunnagan. He started climbing the mountain twenty-two years ago & has done it fifty times. He’s an author, adventurer, & through his climbs he’s been recognized by a North Carolina governor & is currently an ambassador of travel for Tanzania. Show Highlights: He’s been climbing Kilimanjaro long enough to have retired porters that are younger than him. He’s taken ages twelve to eighty to the top & continues travelling to talks about Africa East Africa is one of the best places to travel in the world. Easy, safe, & wonderful People travel to Kilimanjaro for the culture, the exercise, & for conquering the goal of the summit. Porters carry most of the items to the top as you hike & have a Porter’s Society Going slowly is part of a successful acclimation Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Dunnagan is speaking to interested Kilimanjaro climbers at Jesse Brown’s on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, 6 p.m. at the local outdoor outfitter, Jesse Brown’s. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and train for Kilimanjaro.

Segment 3, November 9th, 2024 How are so many of the places that we enjoy going to maintained? Usually it is active advocacy groups that help care, manicure, & keep clean properties that are impactful to our community. It’s kind of like being a friend. Dewey Matherly has chaired the Friends of Crowders Mountain group for the past eleven years. He took a moment to join host Bill Bartee to share more about the purpose & accomplishments of the Friends group. Show Highlights: Friends of Crowders Mountain is a group that helps support the State Park through donations of time, money, & grant writing It’s made up of volunteers & one of the top attended activiites is trail maintenance One goal is to help visitors have the best overall experience during their time at Crowders Mountain Crowders Mountain State Park is now open & there is an upcoming Trail Maintenance Work Day on November 21st, 2024. Crowders Mountain State Park invites a wide-variety of activities from camping, canoeing, hiking, climbing, bouldering, & more that utilize the property Members are people that appreciate the opportunity to help support a place that they love to visit & care for. They come from all over the region. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: There are sixty-nine state parks and areas throughout North Carolina. Each has their own “Friends” group that helps manage, support, & create awareness of their respective property. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. Lace up your comfortable shoes, grab a water bottle, and head to Crowders Mountain State Park.

Segment 1, October 26th, 2024 Producer TJ Boggs recently western North Carolina (Hendersonville, NC) to spend some money. Charlotte’s local outfitter store is the sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors Segment Highlights: Western North Carolina continues to reel from the after effects of Helene & now the economic disaster with the missing tourism. Review of the towns that are asking for visitors & those that aren’t. There is a chance of a secondary financial disaster from the after affects of Helene. Western North Carolina does 1/5 of North Carolina’s Tourism & Hospitality trade each year. Since the storm & requests that people not visit, many communities that weren’t affected by the storm are not getting tourists. Show Highlights: Tourism is a vital economic driver in western North Carolina, especially in the fall. The region’s beautiful landscapes, vibrant autumn foliage, and temperate climate make it a top destination for tourists, which has a significant economic impact in several ways: Visitor Spending: Fall foliage draws millions to areas like Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Great Smoky Mountains, boosting spending on lodging, dining, and shopping. This influx of visitors generates millions in revenue, supporting local businesses and driving the hospitality sector. Job Creation: Tourism in the fall sustains jobs across multiple industries in western North Carolina. Seasonal increases in visitors create demand for part-time and full-time employment in restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and outdoor recreation businesses, directly benefiting the local workforce. Agritourism and Local Products: Fall tourism also promotes agritourism, with people visiting apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and fall festivals. This helps farmers and artisans sell products directly to consumers, adding an important revenue stream for small, local businesses. Tax Revenue: The state and local governments benefit from taxes on tourism-related activities, such as hotel occupancy taxes and sales taxes. This revenue can be reinvested into community services, infrastructure, and maintenance of natural attractions, making tourism a sustainable asset. Given the seasonal economic boost that autumn tourism provides, it’s a cornerstone of western North Carolina’s economic landscape. Noted in Prior Segments: North Carolina State Parks Closures due to Helene All State Parks west of I-77. This includes Crowders Mountain State Park, Lake Norman State Park, South Mountain S.P., & others. Pisgah National Forest-Ranger District is now openNational Park Service – Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Service – Great Smoky Mountains National Park U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Forests, Pisgah National Park, Ranger District opened on October 18th, 2024 Safety and Emergency Information ReadyNC.gov DriveNC.gov (road closures) NC Emergency Management: Facebook | Instagram NCWRC: Potential for increased human-bear conflicts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene NCFS: Following Hurricane Helene, NC Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire Please Support small businesses whenever you can. This helps weather the fiscal impact of the storm and its after-affect. State Parks west of I-77 Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Mens outdoor pants are popular during this season for protection, fit, & style. Stop by the online site for Men’s pants at Jesse Brown’s, Duckhead, Mountain Khakis, & Kuhl are all on-hand. Plus, fly fishing guided trips that originate at Jesse Brown’s, the fly shop of Charlotte, are ongoing. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 2, October 26th, 2024 Tree Climbing Stories inspired by seeing the tree canopy from a different perspective. Producer TJ Boggs & Host Bill Bartee share stories about flying drones and climbing trees. TJ promised to help get a friends drone out of a tree that revived Bill’s memory of attempting to to retrieve his son’s drone when he was eleven years old. . Charlotte’s local outfitter store is the sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors Segment Highlights: Drone recovery happened three years later for Bill due to tree climbing fail TJ’s plan is utilizing another drone to retrieve the lost drone NC State Parks are still closed west of I-77. Reportedly much of the continued closure for parks is due to resources being sent to help the harshest damaged parks. Pisgah National Forest-Ranger District is now open. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Always be safe climbing a tree. Especially if you’re an adult The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s

Segment 3, October 26th, 2024 We try to prepare for the seasons appropriately on the Carolina Outdoors & one of those seasons is already in affect across both Carolinas. It’s deer season in the Carolinas. Ridr Knowlton has recently been featured in a recent Gray’s Sporting Journal magazine, he’s the co-host of the adventure travel podcast Untamed Pursuits, & the author of The Guides – A Collection of Untamed Stories as well as a Storyteller alum at the sponsor, Jesse Brown’s, Charlotte’s local outfitter store. Show Highlights: Preparation for the season. Scouting the land, trail cams, & getting your gear ready Scent-free clothing helps mask “human scent” when your in the woods. Visual, Noise, & Odor are important to manage. Set-up for where to hunt is important & tree-stand & harness safety are important Hunter & Gun Safety are the most important part of a hunter Deer season in both Carolinas mean 3 different things. Archery—that’s right bow and arrow Muzzleloader or Blackpowder season, which are antique guns, and then rifle season which opens in NC’s east in mid October & central and west in mid-November. Here are the Regulations for Deer Season 2024 in SC. The three mean three sets of skills and demands for hunters. Technology helps but the hunter still has to make the shot Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Hunting out west is wide-open and stands are not as prevalent as the ever-popular southeast. This is due to the density of growth that the hunter is hunting. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s

Review of the towns that are asking for visitors & those that aren’t. There is a chance of a secondary financial disaster from the after affects of Helene. Western North Carolina does 1/5 of North Carolina’s Tourism & Hospitality trade each year. Since the storm & requests that people not visit, many communities that weren’t affected by the storm are not getting tourists. Show Highlights: Cities that are Welcoming Visitors in WNC: Brevard Hendersonville Tryon Saluda Boone Blowing Rock Cullowhee Sylva Bryson City Maggie Valley Waynesville Weaverville Highlands Sapphire Cashiers Cherokee Dillsboro Fontana Robbinsville Nantahala Scaly Mountain Franklin Murphy Andrews Hayesville Cities that are Not Welcoming Visits Right Now in WNC: Swannanoa Asheville Black Mountain Old Fort Chimney Rock Lake Lure Bat Cave Marshall Hot Springs Burnsville Spruce Pine Noted in Prior Segments: North Carolina State Parks Closures due to Helene All State Parks west of I-77. This includes Crowders Mountain State Park, Lake Norman State Park, South Mountain S.P., & others.   National Park Service – Blue Ridge Parkway   National Park Service – Great Smoky Mountains National Park U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Forests, Pisgah National Park, Ranger District opened on October 18th, 2024 Safety and Emergency Information ReadyNC.gov DriveNC.gov (road closures) NC Emergency Management: Facebook | Instagram NCWRC: Potential for increased human-bear conflicts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene NCFS: Following Hurricane Helene, NC Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire Please Support small businesses whenever you can. This helps weather the fiscal impact of the storm and its after-affect. State Parks west of I-77 Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Mens outdoor pants are popular during this season for protection, fit, & style. Stop by the online site for Men’s pants at Jesse Brown’s, Duckhead, Mountain Khakis, & Kuhl are all on-hand. Plus, fly fishing guided trips that originate at Jesse Brown’s, the fly shop of Charlotte, are ongoing.

The county seat of Cleveland county, Shelby, is hosting the North Carolina LIvermush Festival, & Emily Epley from Visit Cleveland County joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk about it. Show Highlights: Livermush is made with pork products, cornmeal, & seasonings that utilize all the parts of a pig. It is a cousin of scrapple that is mainly popular in Pennsylvania & Ohio Shelby & Cleveland County had affects from Helene & are excited to carry-on the festival to support hospitality & tourism in the area. Mush, Music, & Mutts is the motto of the NC Livermush Festival. Music, pets, & Livermush will be celebrated. Pets are allowed and should be leashed & well-behaved Johnny versus Jason are having a livermush cook-off Michael Ellis defends his record, 2 lbs, 1.3 oz, as a 6-time champion of the Livermush Eating Contest Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Check out the other things to do in Shelby, NC. Earl Scruggs Center, Don Gibson Theater, & more are located in this Cleveland County town. The NC Livermush Festival is Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Mens outdoor pants are popular during this season for protection, fit, & style. Stop by the online site for Men’s pants at Jesse Brown’s, Duckhead, Mountain Khakis, & Kuhl are all on-hand. Plus, fly fishing guided trips that originate at Jesse Brown’s, the fly shop of Charlotte, are ongoing.

Segment 3, October 19th, 2024 The Carolina Outdoors is celebrating the harvest with the 2024 NC State Fair. Host Bill Bartee speaks with Heather Overton with NC State Fair Show Highlights: Western NC is well represented in this year’s fair. They bring a strong contingent of apples, pumpkins, livestock, & crafts The Flower and Garden Show includes a Mum Tree that is a great place for a photo The Giant Pumpkin Exhibit is getting a lot of attention as the Fair starts There are 70 new foods including in this year’s Fair. BBQ, Chicken, Desserts & Bacon-Wrapped & Cheese on a Stick are celebrated each year. Overton says bring friends & family & share food. It allows you to try a larger variety. The campground on the Fairgrounds are closed during the Fair but open and popular when the Fair is closed A miniature horse-pull is “something to watch” on October 26th. No ticket needed to the Horse Complex. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Horse Shows are held everyday during the Fair in the Hunt Horse Complex. Remember to get your hands stamped so you can re-enter. A Day to Donate Food for people in Western North Carolina on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Mens outdoor pants are popular during this season for protection, fit, & style. Stop by the online site for Men’s pants at Jesse Brown’s, Duckhead, Mountain Khakis, & Kuhl are all on-hand. Plus, fly fishing guided trips that originate at Jesse Brown’s, the fly shop of Charlotte, are ongoing.

Segment 3, October 12th, 2024 We’ve heard the stories of disaster in regards to Helene. We’ve also heard about recovery & communities coming together to aid. Sara Bell founded Green River Adventures in 2006 & later added The Gorge Zipline to the portfolio of adventure & recreation in Saluda, NC. This community in Polk County, NC, was impacted by the rising water of the Green River & felled trees throughout. Sara took time out of the recovery efforts, tree & debris covered roadways to speak with host Bill Bartee about the storm, the recovery, & the future of small business in Polk County. Sara Bell Show Highlights: The Green River Gorge is located south of Asheville, NC & north of Greenville, SC Its 18,000 acres of state game land along with a mix of private property & the Upper Green (Class III Whitewater), The Narrows (Class V Whitewater), and the Lower Green (Class I & less) makes up the river. A series of landslides collected the extreme amount of water, then swept it away blowing out the river, & sweeping homes, property, & more down the river Each day brings new hope from the initial despair. The Green River Adventures Outpost has acted as a community collection & recovery area NCDOT is working towards improving the roads which will allow for small business to recover Recovery now includes most power is restoration & rebuilding Polk County Community Foundation has four different funds with different areas to distribute: Immediate aid, Rebuilding/Construction, Green River Restoration, & the Pacolet Valley Restoration. Surprisingly The Gorge Zipline area didn’t take big hit physically. If transportation & roadways are improved they may be open this fall (2024). This is important for the support & success of a small business. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Gifts are totally tax free & go completely to the recovery and support efforts. Bell is encouraged and optimistic regarding the opening of The Gorge Zipline this fall. Its success impacts the local community greatly. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Many of the fly fishing guided trips that originate at Jesse Brown’s utilize the lower section of the Green River (NC) as a destination. Jesse Brown’s is also the home to great brands items such as: Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop Jesse Brown’s. Noted in Prior Segments: North Carolina State Parks Closures due to Helene State Parks west of I-77 National Park Service – Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Service – Great Smoky Mountains National Park U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Forests Safety and Emergency Information ReadyNC.gov DriveNC.gov (road closures) NC Emergency Management: Facebook | Instagram NCWRC: Potential for increased human-bear conflicts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene NCFS: Following Hurricane Helene, NC Forest Service urging the public to be careful and responsible with outdoor fire Please Support small businesses whenever you can. This helps weather the fiscal impact of the storm and its after-affect.

Segment 2, October 5th, 2024 The devastation of Helene has been documented over the past week. The after affects continue along with the good news of communities coming together to help. Adam Suggs has joined us on the program to talk about mountain adventures, back to school and back to college moments. But in the past week he was in Boone, NC, as the rain begins to fall. We’ll find out about his journey from the start of school to being sent home and what he thinks the future will bring. Show Notes: Thoughts that went through his mind during the storm Eyewitness from campus to beyond & the things seen School at Appalachian State University is out until October 15th, 2024, however many facilities are open to serve the community WASU, the App. State Radio station has been serving information to those in the area. Red Cross Club at ASU is a part of the solution @RedCross_AppState on Instagram or call 980-256-0950 for more information Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Our thoughts are all on all the communities affected by Helene. The ones “on the hills & in the hollers” that were swept away & those left without power, roads, & homes. The question of “who is my neighbor?” is being answered with the resilience of community support throughout. You can participate with aid: Samaritans Purse Salvation Army Water to Wine Emergency Relief & More Listed Here Fly Fishing Guiding, Instruction, & Outfitting trips in western North Carolina is a large part of Jesse Brown’s business. Teaching people to fly fish the beautiful waters in this part of the world is special to us. In order to support our local guides & relief efforts in these hardest hit places, we plan on donating 5% of the Fly Fishing Trips Purchased Now through the rest of the 2024 year to Mountain True This will enable us to continue planning for fly fishing in the future while helping with the impacted areas & people now. Photo Courtesy: Sara Bell, Green River Adventures

Segment 2, October 5th, 2024 Growing up in New York! Going to college in Boston! Taking on a Thru Hike in 1991! James Smith has quite a resume of outdoor accomplishment & adventure in his career. However, what led him to lead one of the hottest new businesses in the Charlotte-region.James Smith started MYOUTDOORJOY a year & ½ ago & it has enjoyed a large amount of growth in helping people be outdoors, learn, & enjoy travel and adventure via membership. Show Notes: Smith is a self-described outdoor geek that has taught people for decades as a passion People aren’t exposed to the outdoors due to changing cultural, situational, & generational circumstances. Those under forty-five are not exposed to the outdoors & youth today play video games & don’t evolve those skills Women are signing up with the company at the highest number due to a newfound declaration of independence Pursuit of recreational knowledge also brings forth real-world skills of survival Knowledge prevents bad experiences in the outdoors Smith touts MYOUTDOORJOY’s experience, certification & reputation End of September is archery season in Wyoming, followed by rifle in the early days of October. These seasons include white tail, mule deer, and elk. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: MYOUTDOORJOY was named because of the recognizing the spread of Smith’s happiness & joy being spread to subscribers and members in learning and experiences outdoors. The goal of building a bridge across to all sorts of people is part of the company.

Segment 3, September 28th, 2024 David Gaskins always brings great information on the big game hunts from the west. His nickname, First Day Dave, came from prior seasons where he & clients have gotten the deer that they wanted on the “first day” with 7-Jay Outfitters in Sundance, Wyoming. Over the years Gaskin has given us pointers. An emergency situation was added to the list Get physically prepared before a hunt. Walk and improve your aerobic exercises before heading out west were altitude and exertion are a part of the hunt Wear layers. This year the early part of the season was hot. However, Gaskins let us know that there were also 6″ of snow a few ridgelines over. Layers enable you to prepare for what the situation brings. IMPORTANT: Listen to what your body tells you. Gaskins hadn’t felt well and ended up having heart attack, four stints in surgery, & back to the hunt. The sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s, has several client mounts from western trips across the wall in the brick & mortar store. End of September is archery season in Wyoming, followed by rifle in the early days of October. These seasons include white tail, mule deer, and elk. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is a viral disease spread by flies, midges, and no-see-ums. It is common in late summer/early fall & ends once a frost occurs. It can be fatal to the animal in some cases. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Home of great like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop & hiking store, Jesse Brown’s.

Hayward Douglas, Executive Director of the Foothills Trail Conservancy (FTC) has been a part of this 77-mile footpath since 1989. This replay from 2022 pulled Douglas from a trail maintenance gathering on the trail.Show Highlights: Douglas talks about improvements in bridges and railings along the trail Private-Public Partnership has helped evolve the trail through the years including Duke, National Forests, & both North & South Carolina state park systems Gorges State Park in North Carolina is a newer park that the trail traverses The trail manuevers around Lake Jocassee Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The FTC oversees important parts of the trail including Sassafras Mountain, Whitewater Falls, & more. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Home of great like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, September 21st, 2024 Mark Rehbein, Development Director for the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, joins host Bill Bartee to talk about bonefish & tarpon & the science of their population & their conservation. Both of these fish species live in the fairly shallow, tropical saltwaters of Mexico, Florida, Bahamas, and even the Carolinas.Show Highlights: Rehbein shares that Tarpon can migrate from Florida as far as Maryland Bonefish declines in Florida helped start the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust in the 1990s, Protecting Tarpon & Bonefish help protect on a larger scale, the estuaries & habitat where these fish live. Multiple organizations and guides partner with BTT for the cause Fishing Dignitaries will be on-hand at a Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Party on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, that includes Shannon Whitworth & Grammy Award winner-Woody Platt Captain Jot Owens will be on-hand as well. Tickets are available to hear music, have cocktails, & meet other anglers at Quail Hollow Country Club on October 2nd, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Bonefish & Tarpon Trust takes care of specific species that is science-based while Coastal Conservation Association is wider in scope with more species, habitat, & lobbying. Join the BTT Party on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, at the Quail Hollow Country Club. Tickets Available for the Music, Auction Items, Message, Q&A, etc. Both McIntyre & Oberlies will be on-hand to tell their story of friendship & adventure on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at 6 p.m. Books for purchase will be available. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Home of great like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, September 21st, 2024 Palmer McIntyre took some time to stop by and visit with host Bill Bartee about her friendship, adventures, & research of the newest North Carolina guidebook, that was just released. The book Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runners Guide to Great Trails & Good Eats in North Carolina covers four segments & thirty trails across the state. It also features recipes & good places to eat near the featured hikes.McIntyre & Oberlies will both be on-hand at an upcoming Charlotte event at local outfitter & sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s. Show Highlights: McIntyre was the director of the 2023 NC’s Year of the Trail which celebrated the trails of the state, lead the 2020 launch of the NC Great Trails State Coalition, & works with the Piedmont Land Conservancy. She & Oberlies’ children became best friends in elementary school uniting the mother’s in their similar interests. McIntyre calls Oberlies her hero. They have hiked a 50-mile backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail Done the 40-mile Bike New York RAGBRAI, the annual 500+ mile bike ride across Iowa Their newest adventure is the book: Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runners Guide to Great Trails & Good Eats in North Carolina featuring trails & places to eat.Things You’ll Learn by Listening: McIntyre grew up in North Carolina & Oberlies lived outside of Chicago before they met in Greensboro. Their goal with the book is to help new people to hiking be engaged while also sharing & reminding iconic places throughout the state with newcomers & natives alike. Both McIntyre & Oberlies will be on-hand to tell their story of friendship & adventure on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at 6 p.m. Books for purchase will be available. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Home of great like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop & hiking store, Jesse Brown’s. From Trails & Treats

Segment 2, September 14th, 2024 Stewart Wallace is a Senior at Myer’s Park High School. Through his youth he’s been a part of lacrosse teams, loves basketball, & being a Scout. He has served his community in different ways including when he was twelve years old with the repair and replacement of basketball rims & nets in local parks. As he approaches the age of eighteen he recently led the charge on an Eagle Project that included the collection & retirement of worn U.S. flags. He spoke with host Bill Bartee about respect, disposal, & the pursuit of the famed Eagle Award from the Boy Scouts of America. Show Highlights: Currently Stewart is a Life Scout with Troop 55 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church His grandmother helped inspire the Flag Collection Idea Wallace’s father was an Eagle Scout & his family was very supportive of his Scouting career Eagle Projects are done to help to show leadership The Flag Retirement Bin is well-built & resembles a piece of furniture that sits at the door at Jesse Brown’s. Wallace mentions that the Flag is a symbol of unity. It is something that all citizens can join in celebrating Flag retirement ceremonies are done to allow flags to retire with honors They are burned to ash by BSA & the grommets go into a vase. Learn more about Scouts locally & how to participate: Mecklenburg County Council-Boy Scouts of America Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Rules on how to properly fly the flag were established in June 1923, when the National Flag Conference met in Washington. Its members created the Flag Code, which states that “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.” Wallace was featured on Charlotte Today as a twelve-year old with another project. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Home of great like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, September 14th, 2024 We have one of the healthiest, and most prolific Scouting programs in the United States. One of the reasons is the Mecklenburg County Council of BSA. The Packs, Troops, & Crews that make up the Council continue to evolve as the national organization also changes. Jonathan Russell, Director of Development, Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America joins host Bill Bartee on the Carolina Outdoors to talk about that health & evolution in our area. Show Highlights: Changes in the past five years: females added to all aspects of Scouting Changes in the past 4 years: National reorganized in 2020 Changes in the past few months: A new name announcement: Scouting America Organization structure of Packs & Troops The continued & unchanged timelessness of citizenship, outdoor skills, leadership, & service Find a Pack or Troop wherever you are: BEASCOUT.ORG Learn more about Scouts locally & how to participate: Mecklenburg County Council-Boy Scouts of America Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Scouting is something for the entire family. Whether membership, volunteer opportunities, events for benefactors, or gifts; Scouting has something for you. February 2025 brings the new name change to Scouting America. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by local outdoor outfitter in Charlotte. Home of great like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, September 7th, 2024 The Flag has long been the symbol of the United States of America. Although it has been challenged & disrespected, the Carolina Outdoors believes in respecting it & what it stands for. Recently, Life Scout Stewart Wallace from Troop 55 at Myer’s Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, built and delivered a Flag Retirement Box to Jesse Brown’s, for his Eagle Project. Host Bill Bartee quotes proper rules and etiquette from Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW). The flag’s colors and design help to create a sense of belonging and responsibility among citizens. Red: Represents valor, bravery, hardiness, and the blood shed by those who have fought to protect the country White: Represents purity, innocence, and independence from other countries Blue: Represents vigilance, perseverance, justice, and loyalty Show Highlights: Special Rules of the Flag Do not let the flag touch the ground. Do not fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency. Do not carry the flag flat, or carry things in it. Do not use the flag as clothing. Do not store the flag where it can get dirty. Do not use it as a cover. Do not fasten it or tie it back. Always allow it to fall free. Do not draw on, or otherwise mark the flag. Disposal Rules for the Flag The idea behind these methods of disposal is to show respect for the flag and for all those who have served under it. Sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown’s. This local, outdoor store in Charlotte has been a proponent to the health of hiking and walking locally or globally. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The Flag represents Freedom, Unity, and Shared Heritage. If you plan on travelling remember to take comfortable footwear & wear sun protective clothing from Jesse Brown’s

Segment 3, September 7th, 2024 When Sharon Thorsland was last on the Carolina Outdoors, the topic was the personality of the team. We had a new coach (Frank Reich), we had a new QB in Bryce Young, & there was a fresh energy to the franchise. Thorsland joins host Bill Bartee to share her view of the current team. She has been a part of the Carolina Panthers broadcast team for the past 25 years. This has given her a view of the Panthers in several iterations. From coaches, to players, to ownership the personalities have changed. Show Highlights: Coach Canales is 43-years old & partly brought in to mentor QB Bryce Young Canales was introduced as the new coach with new GM Dan Morgan. Morgan stated that he was after new “Dogs” on the team. Additions to offensive line and receiver core to shore up Young’s support He’s the 7th non-interim coach in the franchise history Goal is to get Young to release the ball in 2.7 seconds or less Jadaveon Clowney joins the defense to mentor, teach, & impact the Panthers ability to stop the pass & run Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Thorsland’s main stops in cities during away games is dinner in a nice restaurant or maybe a walk on a beach in a coastal city. Work demands do not allow her to enjoy many adventures when in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, or Chicago in the 2024/2025 season. However, she is especially interested in the overseas trip to Munich, Germany, to play the New York Giants. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the great dove hunting brands like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.  

Segment 2, August 31st, 2024 This is a huge weekend in the outdoor realm. Monday, September 2nd kicks off the first stage of Dove Season in both Carolinas. Host Bill Bartee discusses opening day, safety, and gains advice from James Buice of Buice & Associates, a specialty sales firm covering the southeast. Buice has fished & hunted around the world but brings it back local for the upcoming dove. Hunting of migratory game birds, including doves, by any method is not allowed on Sundays. It is illegal to dove hunt with a shotgun that can hold more than three shells unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler incapable of removal without disassembling the gun. Hunting safety is a priority when in the field. Free hunter safety courses are available through NCWRC. Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers advise dove hunters to follow these safety tips: Adhere to established safe zones of fire. Ensure you have the correct ammunition for your firearm. Keep the muzzle of your firearm pointed in a safe direction. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Do not shoot at low-flying birds. Do not place decoys on utility lines. Hunters can purchase or renew their license and obtain their HIP certification online for immediate use in the field. Hunters can also purchase and renew their license at a Wildlife Service Agent office. It is a violation of state and federal law to take migratory game birds with the use or aid of salt, grain, fruit or any other bait. Additionally, hunters need to be aware that an area is considered baited for 10 days following the removal of all salt, grain or other feed. Migratory game birds may be hunted in agricultural areas where grain has been distributed as the result of normal agricultural operations. Information regarding agriculture and planting techniques may be obtained from a local N.C. State Extension Center. Visit the agency’s website to view an interactive map of game land dove fields. Show Highlights: Dove hunting is often times a social sport unlike deer and turkey Many times a social dove hunt includes lunch for attendees Have the grains and salts removed ten days prior to the beginning of the season Buice likes sunflowers, millet, & milo for his fields Know where everyone is & always shoot at blue sky Do not shoot low Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2 – Oct. 5, Nov. 9 – Nov. 30 and Dec. 16 – Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or white-winged doves, either as single species or combined, and shooting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Take care of your dogs regarding weather. Keep them hydrated and cool in the heat & protected in the cold Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2 – Oct. 5, Nov. 9 – Nov. 30 and Dec. 16 – Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or white-winged doves, either as single species or combined, and shooting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset. Migratory game bird hunters, including lifetime license holders, are required to register in the federal Harvest Information Program (HIP). HIP is a survey method developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to collect more reliable estimates of migratory game bird harvests throughout the country. HIP certification is available July 1 – April 1 and expires June 30 each year. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the great dove hunting brands like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, August 31st, 2024 The new college football season is upon us but there have been a lot of impactful changes. The Carolina Outdoors always focuses on the hiking, biking, hunting, fishing aspects of outdoors but it is always nice to learn a bit about the season of anticipation regarding the upcoming season when everyone is unbeaten (unless you’re Florida State). Ed Billick of WBT Sports, host of Carolina Focus, & producer of WBT’s David Chadwick Show puts on his sports hat & joins host Bill Bartee to talk about memories & flavors of the beginning of the college football season. Show Highlights: Billick remembers ABC announcer Keith Jackson announcing games. Bands, Cheerleaders, Tailgate, & the festivity of a game are all a part of it even before kickoff. Billick recalls the great Tony Dorsett (Pittsburgh) & the great teams from Pitt, Penn State, & West Virginia. The emotional impact on fans from the professionalism of college football Thoughts on the transfer portal, NIL, & conference consolidation. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Bartee & Billick both fondly recall Bo Jackson, Herschel Walker, & Billy Sims. These three great running backs imprinted the 1970s & 80s during their college careers. All three also won the Heisman Trophy as the best college football player in America. Walker was later drafted into the USFL (by the New Jersey Generals & team owner, Donald Trump). The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the tailgate brands like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

On this addition of the Carolina Outdoors sponsored by Jesse Brown’s we’re saying hello to the upcoming new season (see Langston Wertz, Jr. Segment about High School football) but there is a completion of a season that is taking place in South Williamsport, PA. Teams from around the country & around the world descend on this Pennsylvania town to participate in the Little League World Series. Teams include Japan & Latin America plus the regional representatives from the United States. Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, speaks with Lee Clinton. Clinton runs Clinton Farms & takes care of the property, turf and fields of Clover School District #2, in Clover, SC, but heads to PA to manage the famed fields in South Williamsport for a week in August. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Show Highlights: Preparation, meetings, & handling the weather during the games Lodging? Especially when the home that you usually live is purchased & demolished Brotherhood of the ground crew. Different ages & from different regions Difference in turf from the Carolinas (Clover, SC) & the tournament fields Things You’ll Learn by Listening: What is the difference between scrapple and liver mush? Livermush is a popular Southern breakfast or lunch dish. Many say that it is one of the first pork foods made in America. Scrapple comes from the farms of Pennsylvania. The word scrapple originated from “scrap” and consisted of ground leftover pig scraps that were boiled and then combined with cornmeal and other spices. Livermush is composed of pig liver, other parts & cornmeal mixed with spices. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the tailgate brands like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, August 24th, 2024 It is one of the favorite times of the year on the Carolina Outdoors. Backpacks are put into the corner, the fly rods are leaned against the wall, & we give our hiking boots a chance to rest. Then we take a peek at our local newspaper for what’s happening on a Friday night in our community. Host Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors Radio Program & Podcast (with over 80,000+ Downloads & Counting) sponsored by Jesse Brown’s, welcomes Langston Wertz, Jr., of The Charlotte Observer. Wertz has been a sports journalist in Charlotte for over thirty years. He is also the host of Talking Preps available via The Charlotte Observer & on YouTube where he covers high school sports. We and his take on this year’s football season is tackled during the conversation. Show Highlights: What is the health of high school football in the Charlotte-area The Kick-Off of the season for four schools has been held the past few years at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte has been a hotbed of talent including Aiden Harris (Weddington) & David Sanders (Providence Day) Harris & Sanders are potential generational talents & excellent overall athletes. Player movement & the chance of Open Enrollment in Charlotte Mecklenburg’s public schools Wertz’s view of athletic fields: artificial versus grass Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) becoming available to public school athletes similar to private schools Things You’ll Learn by Listening: The conversation flows into the impact of NFL rules (such as the new kick-off rule) & the Olympic addition of Men’s and Women’s Flag Football & how that brings more eyes, interest, & change to the high school level. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the tailgate brands like Tundra 45 YETI, Turtlebox Speakers, & a pair of Duckhead pants from the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s. Extra Reading & Referral: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article290217269.html Follow Langston on X: https://x.com/langstonwertzjr Watch: Talking Preps  

Segment 1, August 17th, 2024 The Carolina Outdoors ends each week with a statement to remember to pick-up your trash. A recent article by Luke Fountain was published in the Charlotte Observer regarding the 1.5 million pounds of garbage removed last year from Mecklenburg County roadways. This was a fifty percent increase from the year before. Bill Bartee host of the Carolina Outdoors reminded listeners across the area the importance of keeping our world looking good. Show Highlights: Due to the growth in our area, litter will continue to grow NCDOT cleans the interstates twice a month but other roads are less frequent Leave the place better than you found it! Pick up your trash. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local outfitter in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 2, August 17th, 2024 A few weeks ago we were talking about summer time trout fishing in the Carolinas and the affect that heat has on those fish. However, what about other options. Largemouth is one of the most pursued sport fish in the world, especially here in the south. But what about its first cousin? The Smallmouth Lead guide and instructor from Jesse Brown’s jumps on the Carolina Outdoors to chat about warm months and small mouth fishing. It has been really good lately… Let’s find out why? Where? & what we should use whether we’re fly fishing or using conventional gear. ESB, Welcome to CO. Why is small mouth so good across the Carolinas this time of year? where to go? what to use? Fly? Non-Fly Show Highlights: Saint Blancard is a wading instructor but also maintains a raft for float trips It is surprising the amount of smallmouth waters in the Carolinas Research where you are fishing. Smallmouth are many times found below notable wild trout waters Later in the summer brings frogs and smallies love frog patterns for a meal. $450 for a smallmouth trip in the raft Contact Elijah at [email protected] or call Jesse Brown’s, 704.556.0020 Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Elijah says smallmouth are one of his favorites. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local outfitter in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3, August 17th, 2024 It’s that time of year. Back to School and Back to reality. For many it means early mornings and school bus rides for others it means an introduction to fall and football games, festivities and seeing old friends. We last met up with Adam Suggs he gave us the cold weather breakdown on attending Appalachian State University in Boone. Now we’re going to get a new perspective as we enter the fall semester and back to school time.Suggs joins the program with host Bill Bartee to chat about the emotions of getting back on campus to the joy found by helping others acclimate to the rhythms of back-to-school Show Highlights: Adam is a member of Resident Housing at Appalachian State which gives him insight into newcomers as well as long-time students Suggs is a rising senior Trash Can Falls is a popular falls and swimming hole for students and residents of Boone ASU football brings everyone together this time of year Boone is known as one of the top outdoor towns in the U.S. Camping, hiking, climbing, paddling are all available moments away. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Suggs is an avid outdoorsperson and shares that with students that are new to campus & area. It is one of the icebreakers of conversation. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the local outfitter in Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 4, August 17th, 2024 We’re heading towards the water on the Carolina Outdoors. In fact, all the way into the water. Joe Sheridan has been on the program before. His business has moved from the North Carolina coastal city of Wilmington to the western Puerto Rican town of Rincon. The business? Waterman Survival. Its focus? Properly training people that are in and around water to control their bodies through breathing techniques and prevent hypoxia. Sheridan joins Carolina Outdoor host, Bill Bartee, to chat about proper training & increasing your ability to “hold your breath” underwater. Show Highlights: Military, spearfishing, surfers, & others use the techniques Sheridan is certified as a Level 1, Level 2 and Waterman Survival Extended Instructor. He has more experience teaching the Waterman Survival Extended course than any other instructor in the world Martin Stepanek founded Freediving Instructors International to increase safety and education of the sport Sheridan tells us to never hold our breath underwater without someone their to aid us. Things You’ll Learn by Listening: Joe has had all types of clients. After a weekend course can go from holding their breath for :45 seconds to two minutes safely.munity and the youth. The parks push towards conservation and educating those about it in the park. He is also one of the most respected outdoor/active principles of a sales agency in the U.S. The Carolina Outdoors is powered by the Charlotte fly shop, Jesse Brown’s.

Segment 3: August 3rd, 2024 With the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening now, it is fitting that the Carolina Outdoors covers some of the many other wonderful events that are happening in Europe. Coming onto this episode of the Show, we have Tom Blocker – adventurer extraordinaire and Storyteller’s Night alum – to give insight into these colorful events and his experience with some of them! In fact, the recent Tour De France started in Florence, Italy and didn’t finish in Paris for the FIRST time in its 111 years (due to the Olympic preparation that was occurring)! This event drew attention to the roadways between Bormio to Passo dello Stelvio, which contains beautiful switchback roads fantastic for all types of bicyclists and motorcyclists. Tom has spent over 40 years in the moto and auto business. and is a motorcycle enthusiast with recent time spent time in Italy. Tom speaks about this adventure in the Italian Alps! And fun fact: the Stelvio Pass is a 13.3 mile climb with an average gradient of 7.3% and a maximum gradient of 14%. It has 42 hairpin bends, a starting altitude of 3986ft., and an arrival altitude of 9049ft. The final 2.5 miles of the climb are the most difficult, with a gradient of over 8%! The road is in excellent condition and the views are stunning, but is is smart to be careful when the motorbikes are descending. So, for adventures like these, make sure to GEAR UP at Jesse Brown’s Outdoors which is located in the SouthPark Shopping District of Charlotte. For example, Patagonia’s Torrentshell line of waterproof and windproof wear is essential for conditions such as those found in the Italian Alps! CLICK HERE NOW to explore the Men’s and Women’s products from this line.

Segment 2: August 3rd, 2024 Travelers are crossing the globe and stopping into Charlotte’s Original Outdoor Store to outfit themselves for these adventures, ensuring that they have the gear needed to set themselves up for success! So naturally, we are excited that Michael Smith from the Adventure Marketing Group is joining the program to talk packs and packing, trekking poles and adventuring, as well as to share the mantra that packing “less is more”. In fact, Michael says that packing smaller helps for more comfortable travel by staying within a 30 Liter Pack or less. This small, light hiking pack is a must; they’re great for using as a personal bag for an airline flight but also perfect for exploring locally or internationally. The other item that is one of the most impactful items for active walking adventures (but many times overlooked) are trekking poles. “You’ll need these for stability and support”, Smith explains. They help your feet, your ankles, knees, hips, and back. They’re also great for efficiency and energy preservation! Jesse Brown’s Outdoors is proud to stock LEKI products which feature some of the best technology on the market today. Their poles are designed to provide years of ergonomic comfort, support, and performance, helping to make your miles on the trail better than ever. So CLICK HERE NOW to get your own LEKI merchandise, which will help set you up for success on whatever outdoor activity and adventure you are pursuing!

Segment 1: August 3rd, 2024 With water temps hovering in the mid-to-upper 80s on our area lakes, the Carolina Outdoors checks in with Elijah Saint Blanchard to see how the fishing is during this season, as well as information on an upcoming fly-tying class. Noting that even farther up into the high country, the mountains can have a 10 degrees difference, the common understanding is that those temps still might be too hot for trout. However, let’s jump over to Jesse Brown’s Outdoors’ Lead Fly-Fishing Guide and Instructor for a chat about the specific quality of fishing for trout in the mountains. Additionally, Elijah discusses the upcoming Bass Fly Tying Event on August 7th (6-8PM), what information and flies will be covered during the class, and what attendees can expect to learn! Make sure to go ahead and sign up for the class (CLICK HERE NOW), as only limited space remains.