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Whitetails 101: Know your doe
When you peer down the barrel of your rifle and click off the safety, remember that you are not only a hunter; you are ostensibly a game manager. […]
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A sportsman’s favorite season
I have long believed that September and October — along with April — are the three best months on a sportsman’s calendar, especially in South Carolina. […]
Bass Fishing
Another feather in Palmetto cap
South Carolina has been blessed this year to have the two most-prestigious bass-fishing tournaments in the nation held on its waters. […]
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How to keep DNR Ship afloat
You would think that one of South Carolina’s biggest industries might warrant a little special treatment from the state legislature and the governor’s office. […]
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A special thanks to 2 special men
As best I can remember — and it gets tougher as the years pass — my first fishing trip was not to some little farm pond somewhere, but to Georgia’s Lake Sinclair. […]
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Face it, biologists know their stuff
One of the rules I set for myself when I started this outdoor-writing gig 20-some years ago was to always trust the pros who manage our wildlife and fisheries. […]
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A ‘bump’ from our government
I know this stuff isn’t supposed to bother me as much, because I’m over 50 and somewhat jaded about how much the government actually represents the interests of individual citizens, but the feds’ latest foray into fisheries management has made my skin crawl. […]
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It’s still Classic; that’s for sure
I first attended the Bassmaster Classic in 1988, driving up to Richmond, Va., for the final day of a tournament that was won by Guido Hibdon, edging hometown favorite Woo Daves. […]
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A sportsman’s wish list for ’08
People make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions but rarely keep them. Those resolutions come on the heels of the Christmas “wish lists” that bring joy to people, especially retailers. […]
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Holiday hunts make memories
When I was growing up, Christmas was important for the usual reasons: the carol sings, Santa Claus, the presents, the lights, the Savior’s birth — all the stuff that a school kid would first mention. […]