Deer Hunting
Five best handguns for whitetails
Selecting the right handgun for hunting whitetail deer can be daunting, in part because there are so many excellent options. […]
Month: August 2018
Bass Fishing
Striper stocking at Lake Wateree
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has stocked stripers in Lake Wateree since the 1980s, and fisheries biologist Robert Stroud has worked the lake since striper stockings began. Stroud said the goal of the striper program was to create a solid, renewable striper fishery. […]
Catfish
Santee Cooper blue catfish regulations have been changed again
The 2014 Santee Cooper blue catfish law that took effect on April 1, 2015, with creel and size limits designed to protect the resource, has been repealed because of an undiscovered “sunset” clause place in the bill by the S.C. General Assembly. […]
Columns
Need a bigger boat? Nah, not this time
Do we need a bigger boat? No way! Kayaks are great craft to land huge fish from, and it’s even a safer craft to catch them out of in some circumstances. […]
Columns
What’s the best circle hook: straight, or offset?
When using circle hooks, make sure you know the difference between straight circle hooks and offset circle hooks. […]
Deer Hunting
Bag-A-Buck contest returns for 2018-19 season
Jay Garner killed a nice 8-point buck last Sept. 17, 2017, but he didn’t really think he was anything special.
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Deer Hunting
Know these laws before importing deer, elk parts from outside of SC
South Carolinians planning out-of-state trips to hunt big game this fall should be aware of restrictions on importing deer and elk parts into the Palmetto State. […]
Deer Hunting
Hunting out of state? Make sure you follow these rules on importing deer parts
Importation of whole carcasses from any member of the family Cervidae (e.g., deer, elk, moose, or reindeer/caribou) from any state, Canadian province, or foreign country outside of North Carolina is prohibited. […]
Bass Fishing
Stripers on the prowl
Jerry Hill of Triad Fishing and Guide Service in Lexington, N.C., hopes the striper fishing at High Rock Lake this September resembles last fall’s action. […]
Bass Fishing
Double up on Roanoke Rapids with largemouth and stripers
Roanoke Rapids Lake has plenty of stripers and largemouth bass, and both species are biting on a variety of lures. […]