A hunting heritage workshop at the Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education will take a look at the popular and important outdoor recreation.

The three-hour interactive course, to take place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 6, is designed for both educators and other adults who are interested in the history, traditions and ethics of hunting, as well as hunters' vital role in wildlife conservation, according to a commission release. Hunting scenarios will be encountered indoors with the help of a laser shot simulator.

Pre-registration is required and class size is limited to 15. Environmental Education Certification credit is available. This workshop should not be confused with the statewide hunter education course, which is required for first-time hunting licenses.

The Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education is located at 1751 Varsity Drive, in Raleigh in the headquarters of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission on the Centennial Campus of N.C. State. For more information, go to www.ncwildlife.org or call (919) 707-0209.

Dudley wins top FLW angler award

David Dudley of Lynchburg, Va., added to his list of career accomplishments by winning the Land O'Lakes Angler of the Year title Friday at the Wal-Mart FLW Tour's final 2008 qualifier, the Chevy Open on the Detroit River, Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.

Although this is Dudley's first Angler of the Year title, his pro bass-fishing resume is extensive. In fact, Dudley owns the FLW Outdoors career earnings record with more than $2.3 million in winnings. He was the youngest angler in history to surpass the $1 million milestone, a feat he accomplished in 2002 at 26 years old, and the $2 million milestone, a mark he passed in 2006 at the age of 30.

"I've achieved the FLW Outdoors grand slam," Dudley said in a release. "I've been at this for 14 years, and I've won at every level in the professional ranks. Now I can add Angler of the Year to the list, and to me, that's the most important."

Dudley jumped from fifth place in the Angler of the Year standings to earn the title with 1,003 out of a possible 1,200 points after finishing the Chevy Open in 38th place. He just edged out National Guard pro Brent Ehler of Redlands, Calif., who finished second with 1,002 points after finishing in 16th place. Along with the Angler of the Year title, which annually goes to the sport's most dominant bass angler, Dudley earned $65,000, including a new Ranger boat powered by Yamaha and $25,000 cash.

Next up for Dudley is the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup presented by BP and Castrol in Columbia, S.C., from Aug. 14-17. There he will face 76 other qualifiers from the FLW Tour, FLW Series, Stren Series Championship, BFL All-American and TBF National Championship for the sport's biggest award, $1 million.