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July 11, 2026

The federal protection of red wolves in five eastern North Carolina counties apparently trumps the state's right to manage coyotes, according to a federal judge's decision.

Judge puts halt to coyote hunting in five NE NC counties

A U.S. District Court judge issued a temporary injunction earlier this month that banned coyote hunting in five counties in eastern North Carolina because endangered red wolves may have been mistakenly killed in the same areas, but the decision will be up for review in September. […]

The Whittington Center is a shooter’s dream vacation destination, with many firing ranges from which to choose.

NRA’s Whittington Center

Gordon Hutchinson

The NRA Whittington Center is a 33,000 acre Mecca for shooters that was opened to the public in 1973 and just celebrated its 40th anniversary. […]

This coyote, trapped in Bertie County, N.C., is about to meet its maker. Unfortunately, as a top-level predator, it likely took a toll on popular game species.

Deal with the coyote problem

Jeff Burleson

During the spring, nature experiences a rebirth that can be seen across the animal and plant kingdoms. Forests and pastures change to a bright, green with new growth, and many of the spring soft-mast plants produce their annual crop. […]

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Watch depth of seeds planted

Jeff Burleson

All seeds require a certain planting depth to produce the best growth, and most of the time; they are listed on the label. How exactly can a person control the seed depth with accuracy? […]

Aggressive cutting late in the season will often cause a turkey to shock-gobble, giving a hunter the chance to set up closer to the bird.

Two slam-dunk, late-season turkey calls

Jeff Burleson

Of all the game species with which North Carolina is blessed, wild turkeys are one of a very few that must be pulled into shooting range with a series of calls. […]

The length of a gobbler’s spurs are a better indication of his age than body size.

Judge a gobbler’s age in the field

Jeff Burleson

Hunters judge turkeys by a collection of characteristics, including weight, spur length, beard count and beard length. Every hunter wants to harvest an old, trophy gobbler, but, knowing a tom’s age is a tough task in the field — before and even after the kill. […]