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March 04, 2021

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Thursday, March 4-March 10, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 9 Email: Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com events@rutherfordweekly.com Mail or Drop-Off: Mail or Drop-Off: 157 W Main St, • Forest City, NC 28043 157 W Main St, • Forest City, NC 28043 *Publisher has fi nal decision of which photos appear in print, per available space. We Want Your Kids Sports Photos! •Basketball •Baseball •Softball •Soccer •Archery •Equestrian •Etc! We Want Your Outdoor Photos! We Want Your Outdoor Photos! Hunting, Fishing, Playing Ball, Etc. Hunting, Fishing, Playing Ball, Etc. Sportsman's Corner Sportsman's Corner Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com Mail: 157 W Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-248-1408 *Publisher has the fi nal decision of which photos appear in print, per available space. Unlike some other types of hunting, pursuing the turkey is very enjoyable do- ing with a partner; especially if one is do- ing the calling and the other is doing the shooting. Most people who have hunted turkey for a period will tell you they en- joy calling in a bird as much as shooting one. Not only do you get to share in a successful shot, but the caller gets a sense of pride in knowing if it weren't for his calling the shot would've never been made. Most of the time, shooting a tur- key is less about a hunter's skill and more about the caller's mastery of the tools of the trade. I don't consider myself an expert caller, but I fi gure if I can fool a gobbler, I have at least accomplished somewhat of an ability to use a call. I may never win a national calling championship, but I can enjoy a deep-fried turkey breast. Now don't get me wrong, I'm sure I've missed my share of opportunities because I'm no expert, but I'm not going to stay home because I'm not as good as the next guy. I really wish I were a better caller. I've watched plenty of videos just trying to hear and replicate the sounds, but it seems many other hunters just have a greater predisposition for quality calling, than I do. I'm just glad I've not let my lack of calling ability detour me from the turkey woods. These thoughts remind me of another type of calling that I enjoy, and that's calling hunters to a closer walk with God. I admit when I listen to other "callers," sometimes I get dis- couraged because I'm just not as good as they are. I've wished that God had made me like the guy on an old com- mercial about a fi nancial group – E.F Hutton. The ditty goes, "When E.F. Hutton speaks, everyone listens." But God has not gifted me in that way. He made me who I am – gifted in some ways, lacking in others. He made you the same way. You now have a choice and it's the same choice I had in hunting turkey; either to stay home because of your lack of perceived ability, or continue to do what you love to do, the best I can. You know what I chose. Has something or someone told you that you are unable, ungifted, or unqualifi ed? Do you consider yourself a novice amid experts? Are you letting the shadow of someone else's greatness hide your own light? Remember, it's just a ploy to keep you at home so you will never enjoy the successes God has in store, for just you. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER Contact me to speak at your next event. www.outdoortruths.org gary@outdoortruths.org GARY MILLER 2400 Oakland Rd, Forest City 828-429-3129 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm NON CLIMATE CONTROL AVAILABLE THANKS THANKS FOR FOR YOUR YOUR CONTINUED CONTINUED SUPPORT SUPPORT Toms Lake OPENING SAT., MARCH 6 TH 8:00 am • 828-245-6696 Stocked with Stocked with Catfish Catfish & Carp & Carp • Fishing Tackle & Bait • Located on Toms Lake Road off Hwy. 221 South • Forest City, NC CLOSED MONDAYS Home of the Home of the BIG Cats! BIG Cats! Answers on page 23. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations through April 30 for four seats on its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee — a board of North Carolina citizens that provides advice to the Wildlife Commission on nongame wildlife conservation issues across the state. Nominations are being accepted for expert and at- large seats on the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee. Available seats, including relevant experience, are: Expert affi liate seat: Nominees for these seats should have extensive biological, regional, academic, scientifi c and/or habitat expertise and experience in matters dealing with nongame wildlife conservation in North Carolina. At-large affi liate seat: Nominees for these seats should be qualifi ed individuals from land trusts serving North Carolina, federal natural resource agencies (other than the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), non-governmental conservation organizations, industries with operations and/or management that have landscape-scale effects on wildlife, or other organizations that provide a stakeholder voice in wildlife resource conservation. Individuals should have a comprehensive knowledge of nongame wildlife conservation in North Carolina. The Wildlife Commission asks committee members to participate actively throughout their terms. The committee meets four times a year, usually at the Commission's headquarters in Raleigh. The 19-member board of the Commission is scheduled to appoint committee members at its July meeting based on the nominees' credentials, expertise, affi liation and constituency at large. To nominate an individual for the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee, submit a nomination form with information regarding affi liation and expertise, cover letter and résumé (if available). Electronic submissions are preferred, however hard copies may be mailed to the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee, Attn: Shauna Glover, Wildlife Management Division, MSC 1721, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1700. For more information about the committee or the nomination process, email or call Shauna Glover, 919-707-0064. Nominations Needed for Nongame Wildlife Committee NC Wildlife Resources Commission looking to fi ll expert & at-large seats Article provided by: ncwildlife.org. Call Today! Call Today! 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Advertise in the POSITIVE paper! ALL CLASSIFIEDS ALL CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE & ONLINE & IN PRINT IN PRINT Classifi ed Deadline is Classifi ed Deadline is 3:00pm Tuesday 3:00pm Tuesday Carolina Carolina CLASSIFIEDS .com or call 828.248.1408 157 West Main St., Forest City, NC

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