Features from September 2024

Columns - September 2024

  • Avoid food plot failures
    September is a great month for planting wildlife food plots, especially for those who avoid certain pitfalls.
  • Crawfish sourdough pizza
    This crawfish sourdough pizza recipe is a fairly involved one, but the extra work is well worth it.
  • Fall bass fishing memories
    The Santee Cooper lakes are full of bass, and full of opportunities to make some great memories
  • Jack jumping
    A cool September night of setting bush lines for catfish in the swamp turned into something a lot more interesting.
  • Kayak fishing tips
    Whether you’re just starting out or been doing it a while, these tips will make you a better kayak angler.
  • NCDMF is floundering around
    While NCDMF uses old and flawed data to set (or cancel) flounder season, recreational anglers continue to lose trust in the agency.
  • Pam, the dog doula and canine midwife
    When it’s time for a dog to give birth, it helps to have a dog doula and canine midwife around.
  • Plan your out-of-state bow hunt
    A great way to expand your hunting range is by taking an out-of-state trip. These tips will help.
  • Stay on the move for September bass
    September can be tough for bass anglers, but staying on the move will give you plenty of chances.

Outdoor Update - September 2024

Hot Spots - September 2024

  • Diversion Canal catfishing
    Santee Cooper anglers catch lots of catfish during the fall while drifting the Diversion Canal.
  • Flathead Phenomenon
    NC state record holder Tyler Barnes shares some tips for catching flathead catfish on the Neuse River.
  • Georgetown Jetty bulls
    In September, bull redfish are biting strong at the Georgetown jetties.
  • Hot bronzeback action in WNC
    When temperatures begin cooling in September, western NC’s smallmouth action heats up.
  • Monticello mayhem
    Lake Monticello’s bass begin to transition to their fall pattern throughout September.
  • Oldies but goodies
    North Carolina’s old drum fishery kicks into high gear during September.