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July 9, 2026

An unusual sounding call, like those produced by a tube, can often turn the tables on a big gobbler.

An offbeat calling tactic that works

Most serious turkey hunters know and make the basic yelps, clucks, purrs, cackles and such, and often, one of these will work. […]

Using a turkey’s fan will often put a gobbler in a relaxed frame of mind and within range of a load of copper-plated No. 4s.

The fan, something every turkey hunter should carry

Terry Madewell

“Every time I go turkey hunting, I carry a turkey fan — a set of intact tail feathers — with me.” Willie McCutchen said. […]

A youth turkey hunting clinic has been scheduled for April 3 in Horry County. There are 15 openings for youths aged 10 to 17.

SCDNR, BPS schedule youth turkey hunting clinic in Horry County

South Carolina Sportsman

A turkey hunting clinic for youths has been scheduled for April 3 in Horry County. […]

Young corn plants do best when seeds are planted when soil temperatures are 65 to 70 degrees.

Keep your corn warm

Jeff Burleson

Luckily for most of the Carolinas, warm conditions welcome many outdoor enthusiasts well before the first official day of spring.Luckily for most of the Carolinas, warm conditions welcome many outdoor enthusiasts well before the first official day of spring. […]

A disease outbreak around the Raleigh-Durham area and a tremendousd acorn crop are probably the driving factors behind a lower-than-expected deer harvest in 2014.

Poor deer season last fall has multiple causes, biologist says

Craig Holt

Evin Stanford, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s supervising deer biologist, faced dozens of questions from hunters at the Feb. 26-March 1 Dixie Deer Classic in Raleigh, but at least the questions were all similar […]

Steve Cobb of Union killed this gobbler last spring, calling him in despite the presence of hens.

Henned-up gobblers? Here are a half-dozen ways to beat them

Terry Madewell

A turkey hunter recently said that the reason many long-time turkey hunters are bald is primarily from pulling their hair out in frustration with henned-up gobblers. […]

Fisher Whitlock's huge non-typical buck, taken last November in Henry County, Va., was Best in Show at this past weekend's Dixie Deer Classic.

Virginia youth’s buck wins Dixie Deer Classic’s top honor

Craig Holt

For sportsmen who battled the elements to attend this past weekend’s Dixie Deer Classic, the trip was worth the effort, especially for those interested in the annual Big Buck Contest, which sent a 10-year-old Virginia boy home with its top prize. […]

The author shows off a nice hog he took on from public land along South Carolina’s Waccamaw River.

Hog in a bog

Mike Marsh

Basil Watts hauled a deer cart from the bed of his pickup truck. Unhooking the elastic cords holding it together, he unfolded it to deploy the wheels. […]

Avian-X

South Carolina Sportsman

The next generation of Avian-X LCD decoys are lighter, easier to pack and less aggressive to real hens. […]

For tough turkeys, don’t be afraid to go off the beaten path.

Offbeat tactics for tough toms

Terry Madewell

An old saying coined for another situation is often appropriate for turkey hunters. It’s simply, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.” […]