Fishing
Lake Murray angler catches WWII-era mortar
The Lake Murray angler was just trying to catch some bait, but when he pulled up a WWII-era mortar, it was time to call the authorities. […]
Articles by Brian Cope
Catfish
Why do the Carolinas have Arkansas blue catfish?
Blue catfish are among the most popular freshwater gamefish in the Carolinas. Here’s why some anglers call them Arkansas blues. […]
Fishing Reports
Photo of the Week — Brewer family catches shark
Mom! Tell dad to throw it back! The Carolina Sportsman Photo of the Week for the third full week of January 2021 is of the Brewer family from Home Branch, S.C. While fishing inshore along […]
Bear
N.C. hunters killed 3748 bears in 2020
North Carolina bear hunters had a good year in 2020, killing a total of 3748 bears throughout the state’s seven bear hunting zones. […]
Newsletters
Top 5 tips to kill more squirrels
Score more tree rats with these squirrel hunting tips Squirrel season is going strong in the Carolinas, and hunters will continue to chase them for the next several weeks throughout both states. For some, it’s […]
Catfish
Pinehurst angler catches new NC state record channel catfish
John Stone of Pinehurst, N.C. has officially broken the North Carolina state record channel catfish record with his 23-pound, 5-ounce fish he caught from a private pond in Moore County. […]
Events & Announcements
Angler rescued from sunken boat near Kitty Hawk
An unnamed angler was rescued from his sunken vessel near Kitty Hawk on Monday, Jan. 18. […]
Newsletters
How to clean and cook a squirrel
Squirrel hunting season is in full force, and that means fast action in the woods and some tasty meals in the kitchen — but only for hunters who know how to cook ’em. […]
Deer Hunting
It’s time to hunt some antler sheds
Finding antler sheds is one way to extend your hunting season, learn more about your hunting land, and to see what bucks made it through hunting season. […]
Fishing Reports
Cherokee, N.C. winter fishing with Pautzke Baits
Fishing in the Cherokee area provides some great trout catches, and wintertime means fewer crowds and great fishing. […]