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It’s the perfect time to catch the inshore slam
This is the best time of year to catch the “inshore slam,” and with a little luck, anglers can make it a “grand slam” by adding a black drum to their day’s catch. […]
Month: October 2018
Featured
NCWRC investigating widespread fish kills from Hurricane Florence
Fisheries biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission continue to document widespread fish kills in eastern North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Florence. […]
Bass Fishing
Five-year-old angler catches his first 5-pound bass
When Brantlee Knight of Laurel Hill, NC was born prematurely, his parents had much more to be concerned about than watching the now 5-year-old catch a bass. But when Brantlee landed a 5-pound bucketmouth earlier this month, it was a moment Brantlee’s dad said is one he’ll never forget. […]
Deer of the Year
Pittsboro bowhunter arrows 13-point buck
Hunter Schulz of Pittsboro, NC and his neighbor were after the same buck — a Chatham County 13-point that had appeared on both of their adjoining hunting properties. When his neighbor wounded the buck on opening day, Schulz figured his chance was long gone, but on Sept. 25, the buck resurfaced on his side of the woods and Schulz put an arrow through the 167-inch giant. […]
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Edisto Beach considers limiting surf fishing
The Edisto Beach Town Council is considering placing a limit on surf fishing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Council is citing safety issues and beach litter as reasons behind the proposed partial ban. […]
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New inland striped bass limits on Tar, Neuse, and Pungo rivers
For the upcoming harvest season, a new size limit will be in place for inland waters within the Central-Southern Striped Bass Management Area, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announced today. […]
Crappie/Bream
VIDEO – How to catch crappie in thick grass beds
For many anglers, fishing for crappie is an open water game. And whether they look for deep holes or shallow water with sunken brushpiles or stumps, you’ll find many anglers watching their electronics closely for any sign of fish or submerged debris that could be hiding the fish. It’s a great way to put crappie in the boat, but it’s not the only way. […]
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Youth raccoon hunts being held from October through March
Youth raccoon hunts sponsored by the S.C. Coon Hunters Association (SCCHA) and participating regional clubs and chapters will begin in October and continue throughout the fall and winter, culminating with the South Carolina Youth Raccoon Hunting Championship, hosted by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The championship hunt is scheduled for March 2, 2019 and will be held at the SCDNR’s Webb Wildlife Center in Hampton County. […]
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Venison stew meatloaf makes great meal
Here’s a great fall recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds. […]
Alligator
Raleigh hunter kills lone gator of North Carolina’s 2018 season
If luck was in any way involved in Ryan Pridgen’s success at bagging an alligator in North Carolina’s first gator harvest season, it was only in being chosen for a tag. Him killing the lizard was anything but luck; the Raleigh sportsman spent enough hours, time, and energy to locate and kill the gator that he’d qualify for overtime if the whole thing was a job. […]