Deer Hunting
Bucking for a change in deer policy
If you have ideas about how the S.C. Department of Natural Resources can improve the nation’s longest deer season, the agency would like to hear from you. […]
Hunting
Content
North Carolina Waterfowl Should Fear Sister in Arms
The scuffling of shoes, water running, men stumbling in the dark as they pulled on chest waders and Gore-Tex camouflage coats, and the smell of coffee permeated the old farmhouse at 4 a.m. […]
Content
Southeastern North Carolina: A Perfect Place for Bustin’ Bushytails
Many hunters in the southeastern parts of North Carolina act as if they’d lost their best friend once deer season ends. […]
Content
For North Carolina winter-season turkeys, break up that flock
A trained hunting dog is a marvelous animal to observe.
Hunters and dog owners of specialty breeds — pointers, setters, beagles, Plotts, Redbones, blueticks, Walkers, Chesapeakes, Labradors, Boykins — uniformly talk about the enjoyment of “watching the dogs work” more than the actual harvesting of game. […]
Content
Bluebill Skies
A raw, icy wind rippled the Cordura fabric of an Avery collapsible boat blind. […]
Featured
Duck Stamp Makes A Great Christmas Gift
In your search for a last-minute stocking stuffer, look to the Federal Duck Stamp as a unique, no compromise gift that truly encompasses the Christmas spirit. And, you can get them at the Post Office when you go to mail your other gifts. […]
Featured
Federal Bill Threatens Sportsmen’s Tax
An extensive federal tax reform bill would diminish tax benefits for sportsmen who contribute game mounts to wildlife museums and natural history displays. […]
Featured
Hunter Education Course Now Available On Internet
Hunter education in South Carolina has entered the computer age by offering an Internet and CD-ROM home study course with videos, photos, interactive games and quizzes. […]
Featured
State Waterfowl Report Available On-Line
A statewide waterfowl report that provides information on waterfowl population surveys and summaries of waterfowl harvests during the past two seasons is now available on-line from the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. […]
Featured Story
Wild Turkey Reproduction Poor This Summer
Based on a S.C. Department of Natural Resources survey, heavy rains across most of the state appear to have negatively impacted wild turkey reproduction this spring and summer, according to a state wildlife biologist. […]