Bear

Easley hunter kills 502-pound bear in Greenville County

Heath Smith of Easley is no stranger to big bears. He holds the state record with a 609-pound bruin he killed two years ago. Still, Smith was a little surprised at the size of the bear he killed on Oct. 17, the opening day of bear season, at the base of Hogback Mountain in Greenville County. […]

Deer Hunting

Aging a buck on the hoof

Many hunters have been in their deer stand and “something” steps into a field or shooting lane. The typical scenario is a buck on the prowl, usually at a considerable distance and in low light conditions. The hunter’s eyes immediately go to the rack. […]

Deer Hunting

Deer hunting regulations in South Carolina facing big change

New deer regulations are coming to South Carolina, and most hunters agree that this is long overdue. While the new regulations have not yet been enacted, or even completely decided upon, you can bet that the 2016 deer season will come with rules that are vastly different than what South Carolina hunters have ever seen. […]