Carolina Sportsman

Jim Rodriguez’ bull drum from a kayak

Jim Rodriquez was kayak fishing on the Neuse River when he caught his first bull drum, a 43-inch fish that bit a chunk of fresh mullet. […]

N.C. angler catches 11.25-pound flounder

Colby Clayton of Roxboro, N.C. caught an 11.25-pound flounder on Sept. 2, 2021 while fishing with a live finger mullet. […]

Lake Murray striped bass dying due to ‘temperature-oxygen squeeze’

The late summer “temperature-oxygen squeeze” is killing some striped bass at Lake Murray. The phenomenon happens often this time of year. […]

Raleigh native catches fish of a lifetime

Twenty three-year-old avid outdoorsman William Adams caught this massive flathead catfish around 3 AM on Tuesday, Sept. 7th in Raleigh, N.C. […]

SCDNR adds eclectic mix of structures to Edisto Reef

A new addition has been added to the Edisto Reef. The structure is made up of a wide mix of components, including a shark sculpture. […]

Southport angler catches world record Spanish hogfish

Southport angler Dr. Bob Timson caught the new world record Spanish hogfish while fishing offshore of Cape Fear Inlet on July 17, 2021. […]

Cooler water spurs stripers, crappie

Anglers on Lake Russell can expect striper and crappie fishing to remain strong through September, according to guide Wendell Wilson of Elberton, Ga. […]

Shearon Harris bass fishing returning to “normal”

Harris bass moving from summer to fall patterns in September. […]

Boating, fishing & football this Saturday

Sportsman Focus – Dog Days of Fishing

The sheepshead are biting, and heat won’t slow them down

Dog days can be for cats

Inshore Fishing

Jim Rodriguez’ bull drum from a kayak

N.C. angler catches 11.25-pound flounder

Freshwater Fishing

Lake Murray striped bass dying due to ‘temperature-oxygen squeeze’

Raleigh native catches fish of a lifetime

Deer Hunting

Deer hunter dies while prepping for hunting season

Cody Wilson’s 10-point buck

Offshore Fishing

SCDNR adds eclectic mix of structures to Edisto Reef

Southport angler catches world record Spanish hogfish

Bass Fishing

Cooler water spurs stripers, crappie

Shearon Harris bass fishing returning to “normal”

Field Reports

Fishing Oak Island September 18th

Red Drum Oak Island

Charlotte hunter kills giant 4-point buck in velvet

9-year-old kills Guilford County 9-point buck

S.C. hunter kills monster 10-point buck in Bowman

Cody Wilson’s 10-point buck

Walnut Cove bowhunter kills huge 12-point buck

Photo of the Week: ladies’ dove hunt

Lexington County hunter drops big 6-point buck

7-year-old kills first buck after months of preparation

Tips & Tactics

Paddle up some September shooting in the Carolinas

Small Game Hunting

Photo of the Week: ladies’ dove hunt

Waterfowl Hunting

Paddle up some September shooting in the Carolinas