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May 31, 2026

Bryan Powell and David Yates with powell's new state record 43 pound, 8 ounce African pompano.

Mt. Pleasant Fisherman Trumps New African Pompano State Record

A Mt. Pleasant angler has broken the saltwater marine game fish state record for African pompano a mere 13 days after the 11 year old record was recently broken. […]

All N.C. boaters should voice their support for the new boat trailer legislation that is currently working its way through the House and Senate Chambers.

N.C. Boat Trailer Legislation Headed for Transportation Committee on Thursday

North Carolina Sportsman

It is time for all boaters, recreational and commercial, to tell Governor Easley and the N.C. legislature to support Senate Bill 1695.
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On June 26, the United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that gun ownership is an individual right.

Individual Rights Score Victory in Supreme Court Second Amendment Case

From News Reports

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) — the trade association for the firearms industry – hailed today’s United States Supreme Court 5-4 decision written by Justice Scalia that determined authoritatively that the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms.
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The N.C. Scholastic Clay Target Program held their North Carolina State Trap Championship in Bostic on June 14 and qualified representatives for the National Championship in Sparta, Ill. at the end of July.

North Carolina Crowns Youth Trap State Champions

From News Reports

BOSTIC, N.C.—Young trap shooters from across North Carolina earned state titles—with many qualifying to represent North Carolina at upcoming national championships—at last weekend’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) North Carolina Trap State Championship.
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This immature bald eagle (left) is still with its parents, but can fly and will leave the nest before long.

S.C. Bald Eagle Population Continues to Increase

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has been monitoring bald eagle populations in the state for 32 years and the population, especially with nesting sites, is definitely on the rise. […]

Beginning July 1, 2008, all lures that use scent or taste attractants will be classified as natural baits in inland trout streams.

New Mountain Trout Regulations Go into Effect July 1

From News Reports

A new regulation that will affect anglers fishing in public mountain trout waters clearly defines what types of lures are allowable when trout fishing on waters that require anglers to use only artificial lures. […]

The Charleston-based crew of the Artemis captured the week-long Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament’s top prize with this 640-pound fish, landed June 9, the event’s first day.

Artemis Wins 50th Big Rock in Morehead City, N.C.

From News Reports

After five days of waiting, the Artemis crew won the 50th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament on June 14, earning $708,400 from the event’s $1,854,575 purse. […]

Several mature invasive island applesnails and their egg clusters have been discovered in several Horry County ponds.

Invasive Island Applesnail Found in Horry County Ponds

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Nuisance Species team and its partner organizations are currently dealing with the highly invasive island applesnail, which was recently discovered in a retention pond just southeast of Socastee in Horry County, near the Grand Strand. […]

Under the new striped bass regulations adopted by MFC and WRC, recreational fishing for striped bass in all central and southern coastal waters of the state will close on July 1.

Central and Southern Coastal Striper Season Closes July 1

From News Reports

MOREHEAD CITY – Recreational striped bass fishing will close July 1 in all central and southern waters of the state.
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The public comment regarding the closure of N.C.’s national seashore beaches ends soon. See the story for directions to send comments via the Internet.

Comment Period on OBX Beach Closures Ends Soon

From News Reports

Ollie Jarvis of Dillon’s Corner tackle shop in Buxton said June 13 that one Buxton’s business had declined 70 percent so far this year because of the beach closures at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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