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North Carolina’s Favorite Outdoors Series Is Back on UNC-TV & UNC-HD!
CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS LIKE NEVER BEFORE WITH AN ALL-NEW SEASON OF CAROLINA
OUTDOOR JOURNAL IN HIGH DEFINITION

Beginning Saturday, September 2, at 5:30 PM, UNC-TV’s premier outdoor series Carolina Outdoor Journal ventures into its 13th season, once again traveling the length of the state, from the rugged mountain terrain to the coastal Gulf Stream, to reel in the tastiest fish, track the most vibrant game and explore the state’s vast natural beauty.

The new season of Carolina Outdoor Journal, airing Saturdays at 5:30 PM, with encore episodes on Sundays at 11 AM, is produced and filmed in high definition (HD), bringing Tar Heel wildlife to viewers like you with a bigger picture, sharper image and better sound!

Joe Albea and John Moore are back to business during this season’s Carolina Outdoor Journal in HD, hosting the show’s entertaining outdoor segments. During each episode, these North Carolina natives share their in-depth knowledge and helpful hints for hunting and fishing the entire Tar Heel State.

Each half-hour program of Carolina Outdoor Journal focuses on one type of game, fish or fowl with an accompanying Gear Time segment outlining the latest and greatest equipment used in the field. A third segment, Simple Cooking, features home economist Donna Reynolds in the Journal kitchen, revealing delicious recipes for cooking the catch of the day.

While viewers can enjoy all-new episodes featuring the state’s favorite fish and game, including Albea and Moore’s helpful Gear Time segments and Donna Reynolds’s Simple Cooking,in standard definition twice a week on UNC-TV, you can also catch the sharper images of Carolina Outdoor Journal in high definition at various times during the week on UNC-HD, UNC-TV’s high definition channel. For more information about Carolina Outdoor Journal’s airdates and times on UNC-HD, please visit the “What’s On” page at www.unctv.org.

Two channels (UNC-TV and UNC-HD), carrying all-new episodes of Carolina Outdoor Journal means the Tar Heel State’s favorite outdoor series is back—bigger and better than ever. 

Carolina Outdoor Journal is part of UNC-TV’s commitment to produce and broadcast programs for and about North Carolina. UNC-TV is the member-supported statewide broadcast network of the University of North Carolina Center for Public Television, a network made possible through a unique partnership of public investment and private support. For more information on this season’s episodes of Carolina Outdoor Journal, please visit www.unctv.org/coj. 

A SAMPLING OF CAROLINA OUTDOOR JOURNAL – SEASON 13

Saturday, September 2, at 5:30 PM and Sunday, September 3, at 11 AM
Edition 2201  —  “Inlet Cobia” — Join us this week as we fish a coastal inlet for the sporty cobia. In Gear Time our anglers discuss your equipment needs and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchenfor a tasty fish sandwich recipe.Saturday, September 9, at 5:30 PM and Sunday, September 10, at 11 AM
Edition 2202 — “Spring Pond” — This week on the Journal we fish a farm pond in the spring for largemouth bass. Our anglers discuss the lures they used for bass fishing in Gear Time and we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchenfor a delicious fish Reuben recipe.Saturday, September 16, at 5:30 PM and Sunday, September 17, at 11 AM
Edition 2203 — “Gulf Stream Charter” — On this edition of the Journal we venture to the Gulf Stream for a day of big game fishing. In Gear Time our anglers discuss the tackle and lures found on a charter boat. In the kitchen, Donna Reynolds prepares a fantastic fish salad in the kitchen.

Saturday, September 23, at 5:30 PM and Sunday, September 24, at 11 AM
Edition 2204 — “Generation Trout” — This week on the Journal finds us in the mountains fly fishing for trout. On Gear Time our anglers discuss the different fly patterns used during this outdoor excursion. And we’ll join Donna Reynolds in the kitchenfor a trout recipe worth cooking while camping.

Saturday, October 7, at 5:30 PM and Sunday, October 8, at 11 AM
Edition 2206 — “Surf Zone” — This week on the Journal, we’ll fish the surf zone on Portsmouth Island for red drum. In Gear Time our anglers reveal red drum bait and tackle. Donna Reynolds prepares a scrumptious southern filet in the kitchen.

Saturday, October 28, at 5:30 PM and Sunday, October 29, at 11 AM 
Edition 2209 — “Persimmon Catfish” — On this edition of the Journal, we’ll fish a Piedmont pond for channel catfish using persimmons as bait. In Gear Time our anglers discuss how to choose and rig a persimmon. In the kitchen, Donna Reynolds prepares a creamy polenta recipe.

Saturday, November 4, at 5:30 PM and Sunday, November 5, at 11 AM 
Edition 2210 — “Structured Redfish” — this week on the Journal, we’ll fish close to piers and docks for the sporty puppy drum.In Gear Time our anglers stress the need for good stout tackle. And Donna Reynolds prepares seafood tacos in the kitchen.

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