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April 30, 2026

Squirrels follow almost the same daily routines as white-tailed deer, moving the most early and late in the day and concentrating near sources of food. Squirrels also are extremely shy of interactions with hunters and will flee to safety (a nest or tree hole) at a moment’s notice.

Bushytail Time

More than 20 years ago, when Tim Lemon first went to work as a wildlife enforcement officer for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, squirrel hunting was a big deal. […]

A hunter wouldn’t want to meet this porker without a weapon.

Battle of Pork Chop Hill

Michael D. Porter

Opening day of the bear season dawned clear and cool in the mountains of western North Carolina. […]

Hundreds of ducks floated unconcerned on the water near Coinjock last December.

Currituck Combo

Craig Holt

Like a dozen Junebugs tied to a kid’s kite string, a flock of widgeons circled an open-water blind in Currituck Sound last December. […]

Bears are attracted to new things in their environment, such as trail cameras.

Loaded for Bear

Boyd Kidwell

North Carolina sportsmen have one of North America’s top big game hunting opportunities hiding right under their noses. […]

Bucks such as these usually provide lots of signs in the woods such as rubs and scrapes. The secondary rut in North Carolina usually will run throughout the month of December, providing hunters with a final chance at a wandering trophy.

Mountain Man’s Monster

Elmore K. Williams

Deer hunters spend a lot of time scratching their heads, trying to figure out where exactly to hang a tree stand in the area they plan to hunt. […]

Dancin’ Outlaw mates (left) Chris Elliott and Timmy Leroux (center) with Capt. Thomas Wood landed an 800-pound bluefin during 2005.

Five years ago, aboard a now-retired 54-foot Atlantic Beach-based charterboat, the Top Hook, a strapping 6-2, 200-pound angler from Raleigh settled into a stern chair for his first tussle with a tuna. […]

Winter is the time anglers need to wear layers of clothing when fishing for muskies at the French Broad River. Gloves are also a good idea.

French Broad Waterwolf

Tim Mead

A large, brown torpedo appeared under the bow of the small john boat, then sank slowly toward the stern. […]

Not only does the Buzzard Bay area hold red drum during the colder months, but black drum, such as this one netted by Matt Wirt, also provide action.

Where Reds Rule

Jerry Dilsaver

As we turned to look where Capt. Matt Wirt was pointing so excitedly, the wake created by the moving redfish was something we couldn’t miss as it spread across the slick water. […]

Cover: December 2006 (SC) – Hunting

South Carolina Sportsman

Bad weather can stack the deck in favor of deer hunters, but saltwater anglers prefer seasonal weather to stack redfish on flats. […]

Cover: December 2006 (SC) – Fishing

South Carolina Sportsman

Bad weather can stack the deck in favor of deer hunters, but saltwater anglers prefer seasonal weather to stack redfish on flats. […]