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October 27, 2026

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. […]

During the flooding after Hurricane Matthew, SCDNR officers rescued many pets and farm animals.

SCNDR officers rescue countless pets during hurricane flooding

Brian Cope

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 temporarily closed in Waccamaw River drainage area

SCDNR News Release

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. […]

A portable stand that can be moved and easily strapped on a tree allows hunters to immediately set up on a newly discovered rub line.

Get a move on with portable tree stands

Pete Rogers

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. […]

Lee Lakosky erects a “fake” rubbed tree to attract the attention of wandering bucks.

Plant a rub tree to draw in big bucks

Pete Rogers

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. […]

Hunters with access to kayaks or canoes can float rivers or streams during the Oct. 5-8 season, and they’ll often wind up with a mixed bag of wood ducks and green-winged teal.

North Carolina’s early duck particulars

Dusty Wilson

• The first general duck season in North Carolina runs from Oct. 5-8, statewide. The daily bag limit is six, but only three may be wood ducks. Teal are commonly taken during the short, October season, and all six ducks in your daily limit can be teal, or teal can be combined with woodies. […]

Get ready for green-winged teal during North Carolina’s early October duck season

Dusty Wilson

In addition to wood ducks, green-winged teal are likely to make an early arrival during North Carolina’s Oct. 5-8 season. […]

Ducks are banded in their breeding or wintering grounds, giving biologists an opportunity to learn more about their migration patterns and hunters the opportunity to show off some waterfowl jewelry.

Leg bands are a duck hunter’s bird bling

Dusty Wilson

While duck hunters are among the most earnest in effort and commitment to their sport, they have little to show in terms of trophies: no impressive antlers to hang on the wall, citations to signify an outstanding catch after a day on the water. But, if you want to make a waterfowler proud, ask him about his duck bands. […]

Stretch out your comfortable shooting range

Terry Madewell

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. […]

Orchards filled with fruit-bearing trees like apples can attract plenty of deer during the early part of deer season.

Fruit orchards can be deer magnets

Terry Madewell

Robert Johnson said often-overlooked food sources that will draw deer are fruit orchards, with apples and pears being excellent. These crops are not always easy to hunt, but they can provide excellent hunting. Small clusters of fruit trees can be heavily hit by deer. […]