Hunting
Arms Trade Treaty facts are still alarming
After my September column on the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, two readers took me to task for an alarmist statement they said caused the entire column to be suspect. […]
Columns
Fishing
New electronics arrive in time for New Year
About the time my report on Lowrance’s new down-scan imaging (DSI) units reached these pages, Humminbird announced a new series of down-scanning units with both its Down Imaging and traditional sonar technology built in. […]
Freshwater Fishing
In colder weather, focus on big fish
January is a very cold month, and it requires more dedication from outdoorsmen to adapt to temperature extremes. […]
Fishing Tournaments
McMurtry earns berth in Classic
Ryan McMurtury of Abbeville came from behind on the final day to win the 2010 Bassmaster Weekend Series on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville in mid-November, qualifying for the Bassmasters Classic in the process. […]
Backlashes
MFC hatches dubious plot to rebuild specks
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission made another astoundingly bad decision Nov. 22, ignoring state law in favor of the wants of a handful of strike netters who target speckled trout. […]
Fishing
Proper release is more than just a ‘throw-back’
One of my pet peeves is with fishermen who release fish, but handle them so poorly the fish are often injured and may not survive. […]
Deer Hunting
Create temporary buck sanctuaries
The majority of deer hunters in North Carolina and South Carolina enjoy some of the longest seasons in the entire country. […]
Backlashes
Censorship fails public smell test
What does it ultimately mean when the executive director of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission orders the agency’s monthly publication, Wildlife in North Carolina, pulled from an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair exhibit and from other venues across the state? […]
Freshwater Fishing
Put the ‘Rush’ on blues as December hits Santee
December may be a cold month in terms of temperature, but some of the fishing really heats up. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Montgomery wins berth in Classic
Andy Montgomery of Blacksburg sewed up his berth in the 2011 Bassmaster Classic, finishing second in the Bassmaster Southern Open season standings. […]