Deer Hunting
Scout by ear when acorns fall
Most deer hunters scout with their eyes — either watching through binoculars, looking over trail-camera photos or actually in the woods, searching for deer sign. […]
Hunting
Deer of the Year
Marion hunter kills 140-class buck
It took perseverance, a few changes to deer stands and locations, and a little bit of luck, but it all came together in time of Joshua Sparks of Marion to kill the deer of his dreams last month, and it all started with a trail camera photo he obtained after hunting season had already started. […]
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NCWRC asking for public’s help with backyard animal survey
A new research project of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and N.C. State University aims to answer a big question: What animals are found in the wildest parts of the state, in backyards and in suburbs? […]
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Kill more ducks with the Decoy Raft
With waterfowl season quickly approaching, many hunters across the Carolinas will be using a new product on their hunts. The Decoy Raft, a product made by North Carolina’s Southern Flyway Outfitters, first became available to the public early this year, and it’s been a big hit with outfitters all over the U.S. and Canada, and many homegrown hunters are excited to put it to use. […]
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SCNDR officers rescue countless pets during hurricane flooding
The flooding that has taken place as a result of Hurricane Matthew is not entirely over for everyone in South Carolina. Days after the storm ended, and with bluebird skies welcoming nice weather and pretty fall days, some areas of the state had just begun to flood, thanks to runoff from the swollen rivers to their north. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunting temporarily closed in Waccamaw River drainage area
After last year’s “Flood of ’15,” numerous areas were temporarily declared closed to deer hunting, and due to flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the SCDNR has once again issued similar closures. […]
Deer Hunting
Get a move on with portable tree stands
Using portable stands such as climbers or Loc-On style stands when hunting rub lines allows hunters to be mobile and move to where the bucks are. […]
Deer Hunting
Plant a rub tree to draw in big bucks
Lee Lakosky, co-host with his wife, Tiffany, of The Crush television show, has developed a way to hunt rubs that is unique and very beneficial, particularly for bow hunters. […]
Deer Hunting
Stretch out your comfortable shooting range
Matt Willis said hunters don’t have to take long-range shots at deer to successfully rifle hunt agricultural fields, but it sure can help. […]
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Get ready for green-winged teal during North Carolina’s early October duck season
In addition to wood ducks, green-winged teal are likely to make an early arrival during North Carolina’s Oct. 5-8 season. […]