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April 30, 2026

Some of the best summertime catfishing on Lake Moultrie takes place after dark, when cooler air and water temperatures often result in active fish.

Dark drifting for Lake Moultrie catfish

Catfishing during the summer can provide some of the year’s best action, but the sweltering heat can often reduce the window when catfish and other species feed. […]

Hunters killed coyotes in every county in South Carolina in 2010, more than 30,000 in total.

SCDNR study looks at impact of coyotes on deer fawns

Pat Robertson

Biologist Charles Ruth of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources said there are two things we know about coyotes: One, they are here to stay; and two, they are a major predator on fawn deer. […]

Cannonball jellyfish are often found in the same areas as king mackerel in late summer.

Just having a (cannon) ball

Mike Marsh

Cannonball jellyfish — “jelly balls” — are both bane and blessing to king mackerel fishermen. […]

Chunky largemouth bass will hit big plastic worms at artificial fish attractors in Randleman Dam Reservoir.

One likes it hot at Randleman Dam

Craig Holt

August in North Carolina is called “The Dog Days” because that’s when “dogs grew mad, and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics, and phrensies” (Brady’s Clavis Calendarium, 1813). […]

A big boar is a fine trophy anytime, but he’s most easily killed before hunting pressure gives him reason to be more careful than usual.

Horns and Hogs: Making the most of the time before the 2011-12 deer season begins

Dan Kibler

As the Aug. 15 opening of the Lowcountry deer season approaches, it’s not surprising that a lot of hunters go hog wild getting ready for those first few days in the tree stand. […]

It takes a heavy outfit to put the hoist on a big shark: a stout rod, a large-capacity reel and capable terminal tackle.

Gear time for hauling in sharks

Jeff Burleson

Abundant, razor-sharp teeth are a shark’s signature. Stout rods, tough gear, and heavy tackle are needed to haul sheer tackle to haul trophy sharks boat side. […]

Saltwater Series: The Neuse River

Jerry Dilsaver

Almost all North Carolina residents know where New Bern is, but few think of it as a saltwater fishing destination. […]

2011 Deer Forecast

Craig Holt

The northeastern corner of North Carolina, particularly Northampton County, is the place to find whitetail deer in big numbers and big sizes, according to last year’s harvest figures. […]

“Strolling” for channel catfish during summer's heat is productive, as Austin Kingen proved at High Rock Lake during early morning hours.

Catfish like it hot

Craig Holt

When the going gets tough, anglers turn to catfish. […]

It might hot as hades, but Santee Cooper catfish don't seem to mind.

Catfishing nearly as hot as the weather, Santee Cooper guide says

Garrick Otero

Santee Cooper catfishing is somewhat slowed by water temperatures in the low 90s, but, “We are seeing some quality fish,” said Alan Spence of Manning, owner of Spence’s Guide Service. […]