Deer Hunting
N.C.’s 2018-19 deer harvest down 9 percent
While North Carolina’s deer harvest numbers mark a 9-percent decline compared to the average of the previous three years, NCWRC wildlife biologists said it’s no cause for alarm. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer Hunting
Dozens of hunters charged with 308 hunting violations
The NCWRC has charged 25 members of the Sandy Ridge Hunting Club with a variety of crimes that allegedly took place during 2017 and 2018. […]
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Deer will be on agricultural offerings for much of the spring, summer
Hunters that provide a food source for their deer herd throughout the late spring and summer will benefit when deer hunting season opens in the fall. […]
Deer Hunting
Chronic Wasting Disease Not Detected in North Carolina’s Deer Herd
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a 100% fatal disease that is rampant among deer herds in many states throughout the U.S., but so far, no cases have been detected in North Carolina’s deer population. […]
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Plotting to plant a plot
Location is the most important aspect of a food plot, but probably not for the reasons most landowners believe. Your location has to have the proper soil to make it worth the time, effor, and money. […]
Bear
Check out the 2019 Dixie Deer Classic winners
A black bear that qualified for the Boone & Crockett Club, a non-hunting deer that caused $5100 worth of damage to an F-250, and many impressive bucks were featured at the 2019 Dixie Deer Classic awards ceremony this past weekend. […]
Deer of the Year
Carolina Sportsman’s 2018 Deer of the Year
Hunters in both Carolinas tagged plenty of trophy bucks during the 2018 season. Here are some of the best. […]
Deer Hunting
SCDNR holding antler-scoring sessions in March
Throughout the month of March, the SCDNR will hold numerous antler-scoring sessions to see which whitetail deer make it into the state records list. […]
Deer Hunting
Prescribed burning benefits wildlife habitat
The NCWRC and SCDNR conduct prescribed burns during winter and spring to benefit wildlife habitat throughout the Carolinas. […]
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It’s time to make plans for food plots
Hunters should review their logs and scribble out a new food-plot plan that includes improvements to soil, weed control, seed selection and other activities for better results. […]