Deer Hunting
Start thinking about fall
Even though August is often regarded as the hottest month, it is okay to begin thinking about deer season. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer Hunting
SCDNR offering special deer hunts for mobility impaired sportsmen
Mobility-impaired hunters will be treated to an opportunity to attend two special deer hunts this year on about 60 well-managed and exclusive, private tracts of land in the Upstate. […]
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2014 Deer Preview – Stable deer population should be good news for South Carolina hunters
South Carolina’s deer harvest last fall was up 3.6 percent over 2012, continuing a see-saw trend over the past few years, but the state’s top deer biologist found plenty to be happy about. […]
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2014-15 North Carolina Deer Season Preview
After last season’s record harvest, hunters might expect to tag fewer North Carolina deer this fall. But the take of 188,130 deer in 2013 isn’t necessarily going to cause a decline this year because of the dynamics of deer reproduction, weather, mast production, Sunday archery hunting and expansive either-sex seasons. […]
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The buck starts here – Preseason scouting will lead to better results once opening day of deer season arrives across North Carolina
My Grandpa Joe, a hickory-tough old fellow who cherished all aspects of the hunting experience, was fond of reminding me, “The hunting’s only part of it.” […]
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Cover: August 2014 (SC)
Deer season is just around the corner, and visions of big bucks are clearly on the minds of many hunters across South Carolina. Learn what the season may hold. […]
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Cover: August 2014 (NC) – Hunting
Deer season is a month away, so find out what’s in store for Tarheel hunters. Targeting bottomfish is a great idea in August, whether you do it offshore on a big boat or around nearshore structure on a jet ski. […]
Deer Hunting
Deadline for lottery deer-hunting applications approaches
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ application period for lottery deer hunts on public lands will close on Aug. 15. […]
Deer Hunting
Do preseason deer work now, rest the land as South Carolina’s season approaches
Consistently killing big bucks and lots of deer isn’t based on luck. Whether using bow or rifle, successful hunters leave little to chance and put in the “sweat equity” work before the season to enhance their success. […]
Deer Hunting
Upstate bucks are top non-typicals from SCDNR scoring sessions
Sometimes the biggest rewards come when we least expect them. Just ask deer hunters Tony Blackwell and Chase Smith. […]