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July 10, 2026

Veteran bear hunters usually have a plan on when and which dogs to release during an active strike and chase, leading to the treeing or baying of a bruin.

The dynamics of the pack

Hunting with hounds is a time-honored tradition where hunters rely on man’s best friend to flush, chase and/or locate game. […]

The ACE Basin is a waterfowl-rich area that provides plenty of access to duck hunters.

ACE Basin is waterfowl hunter’s heaven

John Gribb

A map and history of the ACE Basin is available from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources at 843-844-8957 or online at www.dnr.sc.gov. […]

Big bear tracks with huge toes typically belong to large males, which are generally the favorite targets of bear hunters.

Tracks tell a story

Jeff Burleson

For bear hunters with hounds, a bear’s paw prints found along field edges or roadsides are their calling cards. […]

SCDNR personnel roll out the blue ribbon for hunters drawn for special waterfowl hunts on some of their best WMAs.

SCDNR draw hunts are top-drawer

John Gribb

It won’t do you any good this year, since the drawing has already taken place, but every avid or wannabee waterfowl hunter should apply for one of the SCDNR-sponsored duck hunts on several WMAs. […]

Bear seasons in the eastern third of North Carolina often change from county to county, so hunters need to have a firm grip on where they’re hunting and when the season opens and closes.

Bear seasons dates can be confusing

Dan Kibler

Dates for bear seasons across North Carolina, especially in the eastern third of the state, can be so different as to confuse hunters, often changing from one county to the next. […]

High-quality alloys have allowed manufacturers to produce light air-gun ammo that produces some startling muzzle velocities.

Ammo advances provide increased velocities

L. Woodrow Ross

The use of special, non-lead alloys in the manufacturing of ammunition for air guns has led to greatly increased velocities. […]

Marines from the Marine Air Station in Beaufort are feted annually by the local Ducks Unlimited chapter, spending a day hunting on a handful of the area’s best plantations.

Local DU chapter takes Marines for a hunt

John Gribb

The weekend of Dec. 13 will be remembered by about 15 combat-experienced Marines for the rest of their lives. […]

Many groups of bear hunters from the mountains migrate to eastern North Carolina for the December bear season.

Let’s go bear hunting!

Jeff Burleson

Bear hunting in eastern North Carolina is one of the most-exhilarating experiences a hunter can have. […]

Changing sizes and brands of air-gun ammunition will require scope adjustments in order to be able to make the spot-on shots required on small-game animals like squirrels.

Variables in different ammo weights

L. Woodrow Ross

If you plan to shoot more than one type and weight of ammunition, you will likely find that you will have to adjust your scope. […]

Thermacell is making heated insoles that should warm your toes in the duck blind.

Keep those toes warm

Jeff Burleson

With the largest part of duck season and the final days of deer season arriving this month in the Carolinas, so will winter weather. […]