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September 18, 2026

Hunters to pursue hogs with dogs need plenty of specialized equipment, including a GPS receiver to track their dogs’ progress.

Hog-hunting essentials are, well, essential

Having the right tools makes every job easier. Chris Warren carries a few essentials in a small backpack to make his hunts a little easier. […]

Hunting swans on an impoundment doesn’t require as many large decoys as hunting them in fields.

Water spreads bring in bonus birds

Mike Marsh

One of the biggest advantages of hunting tundra swans from a pit blind at a waterfowl impoundment is that ducks may be present. […]

Find sign like these mud-caked trees on which hogs have rubbed after wallowing and you’ll know you’re in the right area.

Lotsa sign means lotsa hogs

Brian Cope

Even with hogs spread across South Carolina, a lot of people have never seen a wild hog and are surprised to hear of people hunting them. […]

Good habitat protects quail from aerial predators, such as hawks.

Bringing Back Mr. Bob — Tips on re-establishing quail

Craig Holt

Anyone who loves quail hunting — or longs for the days when bobwhites were widespread in North Carolina — is restricted mostly to preserve hunting, if they want a chance to pursue these fast-flying game birds. […]

Quail thrive in quality habitat, but it has been disappearing from the Southeast for the past 50 years.

CURE project’s aim is to revive quail

Craig Holt

North Carolina’s effort to restore quail, the CURE (Cooperative Upland habitat Restoration and Enhancement) program, has attempted since 2001 to change large-scale landscape management practices in several areas to benefit small-game species, including songbirds, butterflies and several species of amphibians and reptiles. […]

Cut down the size of your decoy spread late in the season and don’t call as much, guide Josh Roberson suggests.

Late-season ducks have advanced degrees

Jeff Burleson

From the beginning to the close of North Carolina’s 60-day season, ducks become increasingly cautious of the common tricks and techniques practiced by most hunters. […]

The N.C. Habitat Foundation has set up a ‘Quail Fund’ to help pay for efforts to restore bobwhite quail to suitable habitat in North Carolina.

NCWHF tackles quail problem

Craig Holt

The N.C. Wildlife Habitat Foundation has accepted the daunting challenge of trying to improve the state’s quail habitat. […]

Coyotes hunt by scent and sight; it’s common for them to circle downwind to try and pick up the scent of the caller.

Silencing Sumter’s song dog — Tips for hunting coyotes

Pete Rogers

The woods were silent, except for the crying sound of a wounded rabbit. Wailing and squealing. Pause, more squealing. […]

Pulsar Expert LRF Binocular

North Carolina Sportsman

Featuring a high 8x magnification, a rugged body construction and easy-to-use controls, the Pulsar Expert Laser Range Finder Binocular ensures you’ll get a brighter image which can be seen even in unfavorable weather. […]

Squirrel dog hunters are quick at admit more bushytails can be taken while sitting at a den tree, but they enjoy using curs and feists.

Hounding Bushytails

Alex Webb

When leaves on the trees are as scarce as deer hunters in the woods, a new year must have turned, and that’s just fine with Dave Inman and Wally McAnulty because there’s no better time of the year for nearly limitless squirrel hunting opportunities. […]