Tony Johnson of Chesterfield County was sitting in his “old man” condo stand on Dec 5 thinking about a big buck he and his son had been hunting for a couple of years, when he saw what looked to him like a little buck. […]
When you’re 17 years old and have already bagged five bucks scoring better than 120 inches, it takes a lot to get excited. But the afternoon of Dec. 3, Noah Hill of Indian Trail felt that fever when he laid eyes on a Union County 10-point buck walking toward him on a trail. […]
While learning how to manage local deer herds for hunters and landowners, Danny Buxton of Smoaks and his close friend, Jordan Patrick, began experimenting to come up with a supplement that would provide deer with essential vitamins and minerals during their critical stages of development. […]
Even though dove season’s popularity is centers on Labor Day weekend, the late season can offer hunters fantastic wing-shooting when the weather puts hunters in long-sleeved camo. […]
Perhaps the most important element of hunting in cold weather is knowing how to dress. Layering is critical for success in the cold. […]
Kip Adams of QDMA said some of the best foods for late-season deer are brassicas and soybeans. Most hunters in the Carolinas give up on soybeans after the beans turn brown, and Adams said this is a mistake. […]
Nick House has no misgivings about hunting in December because fewer hunters are applying pressure to deer in his local area. […]
Comfort makes a real difference for the deer hunter at any time during the season, but late in the year, there’s the greatest likelihood of rain, snow or chilling cold. […]
When cutting timber or otherwise clearing land, it’s best for deer hunting to leave some features uncut. […]
In some parts of the country, deer drives, also sometimes known as “pushes” or “man drives,” are common, but in the Carolinas, man drives should be undertaken only in a few special circumstances. […]
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