Fueled by trail cam pictures depicting a gang of nice bucks on one of his corn piles, Michael Jones of Gaston, S.C. was itching to get into the woods on opening day, Aug. 15. […]
Many times, especially early in the season, deer hunters pull the trigger too soon and never even know it. This happens when a decent buck walks into range and looks nervously into the woods, either in the direction where it came from or in another direction. […]
Because South Carolina’s opening day of deer season happens so much earlier in the year than other states, it gives Palmetto State hunters a unique opportunity to kill a buck in full velvet. But hunters must overcome some negatives that keep many folks inside until the temperature begins to cool down. […]
At about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, the opening day of deer season in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Steve Rodger felt about as low as a hunter could feel — lower to the ground than a Louisiana mud varmint, lower than a snake’s belly — you might say. […]
Opening day of deer season for a good portion of the Palmetto State was yesterday, and the early start has always given South Carolina hunters a unique opportunity to kill a buck in velvet. […]
Hunters can pattern whitetail bucks twice a year and both occur after hunting season. […]
Some of the best hunters are unfortunately terrible at photography, or simply don’t take the time to take good photos after their trophy has hit the ground. […]
The rifle was removed from its case long before dawn. The rich, walnut stock showed the wear of a 146-year-old gun. The U.S. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor is not what many would consider a good whitetail gun. […]
The opportunity to take a trophy buck comes early in the season for hunters in the Carolinas, while deer are still enjoying their summer break and a buck’s antlers are still covered in velvet. […]
Archery season opens in the Carolinas between mid-August and mid-September, and in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, hunters can take bucks with a gun on Aug. 15. Regardless, it’s time for all hunters to pull out the bows and rifles to make sure the eight months of downtime hasn’t dampened perfect accuracy. […]
Copyright 1999 - 2026 Carolina Sportsman, Inc. All rights reserved.