Newsletters
Apply now for 2026 SC waterfowl lottery hunts
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for waterfowl lottery hunts on public lands through Oct. 15, 2026. […]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
Bird Hunting
South Carolina releases 2026-27 migratory bird seasons
South Carolina has released its migratory bird season dates for the 2026-27 season. […]
Ducks
Youth hunter kills banded wood duck
During a hunt in Hyde County, NC, youth hunter Mitchell Brown Jr. killed his first banded duck, a drake woodie, on Feb. 7, 2026. […]
Features
Early-season honkers
The September Canada goose season is one that many hunters skip, but other hunters thrive on it. […]
Columns
Plant hybrid corn in June for waterfowl season
June is a great month to plant hybrid corn in duck impoundments. […]
Newsletters
NCWRC announces 2025-26 waterfowl seasons
The NCWRC has announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2025-26 waterfowl seasons, and more. […]
Hunting Reports
Dylan and Weston’s swan hunt
Dylan and Weston Price had a fine day of swan hunting in Pungo, NC. […]
Ducks
Waylon Clark kills first wood duck
Waylon Clark killed his first wood duck in Great Falls, SC. […]
Columns
Plan next year’s duck impoundment now
It’s never too early to plan for duck season. The steps you take right now will make this fall’s season your best one yet. […]
Ducks
Reader report: Wood ducks
Carolina Sportsman reader Adam Revels shares his thoughts on his love for wood ducks. […]