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September 2, 2026

This is a fully automatic version of the AR-15 battle rifle being fired at an indoor range. By actual definition, this is a true “assault weapon,” capable of full-automatic fire.

“Black” rifles legitimate for hunting

Gordon Hutchinson

I wasn’t going to participate in the time-hallowed American tradition of “piling on.” […]

Wide fields of vision are what coyote hunters look for, but the wily animals will get downwind of calls and callers, so sometimes two hunters may be the best idea.

Howl

Craig Holt

There’s an old saying you should be careful what you wish for because you might get it. […]

Deadlines for the youth turkey hunts at Santee Coastal reserve are approaching fast. Applications for the April 7 and 14 hunts must be received by March 30, with those for the April 21 and 28 hunts following on April 6.

Youth Turkey Hunts Application Deadlines Approaching

From News Reports

Deadlines are soon approaching for youth turkey hunts at the historic Santee Coastal Reserve in Charleston and Georgetown counties, sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. […]

Troy Byrd loads a gas cartridge into a ThermaCell insect repellant device. Bug control is a necessity at any spring gobbler hunt at South Carolina’s Lowcountry.

Gobblers Galore

Mike Marsh

The hunt was a last-minute effort on my part.

A cancellation by another hunter sent me scrambling to Society Hill to do some pattern testing of new shotguns and loads on a trophy longbeard. […]

Al Batten (L), Of Johnston County, N.C., received the QU Volunteer of the Year award from Joseph (Rocky) Evans, President of Quail Unlimited National Operations.

Batten Honored As Winchester/Quail Unlimited Volunteer Of The Year

From News Reports

Winchester Ammunition and Quail Unlimited are pleased to announce that Al Batten of the Johnston County, North Carolina Quail Unlimited Chapter is the 2006 Quail Unlimited Volunteer of the Year.
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In an effort to remove feral hogs and eliminate their destructive behaviors, the South Carolina DNR is allowing three dog-only hunts on North Island during March.

North Island Dogs-Only Feral Hog Hunts in March

From News Reports

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources is continuing efforts to remove and eliminate destructive feral hogs from North Island in Georgetown County by scheduling three dogs-only hog hunts in March. […]

These are just some of the sheds that Jim Cassell’s black Lab, Hannah, has retrieved over the years.

Shed Heads

Cliff Covington

Hunting shed antlers has become a popular activity in the South over the last few years. […]

This is the author’s favorite handgun — the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum with a 4-inch barrel. It’s chambered for .357 Magnum, but most folks shoot .38 Specials for target practice and load .357 Magnums for self defense and hunting.

Two pistols form the perfect pair

Gordon Hutchinson

If you had to choose only one handgun to keep, which one would it be? […]

Hen wild turkey decoys are effective at luring gobblers into close range.

Henrietta’s a real shady lady

Dan Kibler

One of the females who lives under my roof earned a promotion about 11 months ago. […]

Clarksville hunting guide, Chris Coleman, proudly displays a fine spring gobbler he called with range with the help of two wild turkey decoys.

Trash-Talkin’ Toms

Marc N. McGlade

April and May are special times for hunters.

Many die-hard bass anglers who relish fishing the spawn have given up that activity for calling keen-eyed Eastern wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) in the red bud-laden, dogwood-infested woods. […]