Fishing
Don’t feel the burn
To his wife’s prodding about wearing some sun protection, an inshore angler who loved to wade-fish once said, “I don’t need any sunscreen. I don’t get burned; it just goes straight to tan.” […]
Articles by Brian Cope
Deer Hunting
North Carolina hunters will pay more to hunt in South Carolina this year
In years past, non-resident hunters have had it very easy in South Carolina. A non-resident hunting license and a big game permit were the only things required for harvesting deer in the Palmetto State, and compared to most states, the non-resident fees in South Carolina have always been more than fair. […]
Featured
Flounder gigging is a great way to get kids involved in the outdoors
If you want to get kids involved in the outdoors, taking them flounder gigging is a great way to do it. It’s summertime, and kids love staying up late this time of year. And with no school to prepare for each morning, most parents are okay with late bedtimes for them. And nighttime is the perfect time for gigging flounder. […]
Deer Hunting
How to obtain your South Carolina deer tags
South Carolina hunters can now print temporary deer tags at home, so you don’t have to miss out while waiting for the mail. […]
Featured
Get ready for hunting season at these shooting ranges
Summer is in full bloom and the fishing has been great, but hunting season is just around the corner. And whether it’s dove season or deer season you’re most looking forward to, you’ll feel more comfortable if that first hunt is not the first time you’ve shot your rifle or shotgun since last season. […]
Featured
Tagged fish makes angler’s heart sink
When Larry Youngblood of Walterboro landed a slot-sized redfish in Rantowles Creek earlier this week, his excitement quickly waned when he noticed a tag protruding from the fish’s body. […]
Featured
Inshore, nearshore, offshore fishing still red hot in both Carolinas
Summer is in full swing, and this time of year, the hot saltwater fishing bite often slows down a little bit. But that’s not happened so far this year in either of the Carolinas. […]
Bass Fishing
Columbia youth angler catches big bass
Have you ever gone to visit friends without any knowledge that fishing would be involved? It’s happened to many of us. You show up, chat a little while, then your friend mentions something about a fishing pond nearby. […]
Deer Hunting
What qualifies as an antlerless deer?
South Carolina’s new deer hunting laws require the tagging of every deer, including antlerless deer. But what qualifies as antlerless? Isn’t an antlerless deer just a doe? No. […]
Featured
956-pound tiger shark wins Edisto Watersports and Tackle Shark Tournament
Upstate anglers aboard the boat High Expectations brought a huge shark to weigh in during this month’s Edisto Watersports and Tackle’s annual shark tournament. […]