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May 25, 2026

Cover: October 2007 (NC)

From public-land destinations to hot private-land techniques, we’ve got deer hunters covered this month. […]

The Taurus Judge is well-named. It will shoot a variety of .45 Colt and .410 shotgun rounds, including small shot, buckshot and slugs.

Taurus Judge perfect for self-defense

A sudden, loud “THUMP” awakens you in the middle of the night. Something was knocked over in the front room, and it hit so hard, the walls shook. […]

Hit them with your best shot

Ramon Bell

Modern hunters abide by written and unwritten rules of conduct.They’re conscious of their duty to obey state laws and regulations. […]

Baker believes rattling horns are most effective from pre-rut to peak-of-the-rut periods in North Carolina.

Davie Deer Destroyer

Dan Kibler

John Baker said he’s nothing special, a 40-year-old construction worker from Mocksville, the county seat of tiny Davie County in North Carolina’s western piedmont. […]

Air temperatures often dictate when deer feed. Whitetails may feed during mid day if it’s cool.

Try a Bow for Does

Bruce Ingram

Although North Carolina doesn’t keep statistics regarding the percentage of bow hunters who kill a deer during its hunting seasons, the success rate likely is similar to that of nearby states. […]

When a bear climbs a tree, it’s usually a youngster. Older bears sometimes fight pursuing hounds or simply keep walking deeper into the woods.

Plotting for Bears

Don Mallicoat

The tradition extends back in time to when settlers first came to North Carolina’s western mountains.

Today those traditions survive in the names of hollows and creeks in the Blue Ridge; dog breeds such as Plotts, Walkers and Blueticks; and hunters standing near an early morning fire to ward off the chill. […]