Freshwater Fishing
NCWRC asks for hellbender, mudpuppy sightings
The NCWRC is asking for help from the public in identifying and reporting sightings of hellbenders and/or mudpuppies. […]
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Mountain Trout
NC’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 1
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 1, 2023. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Lowcountry sows
South Carolina’s lowcountry speckled trout let their guard down in the spring as they feed up for the upcoming spawn. […]
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Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek is a National Wild and Scenic River, and offers great fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout. […]
Bass Fishing
Lunker time on Lake Hartwell
With bass in various stages of the spawn during March, Lake Hartwell anglers have plenty of options. […]
Deer Hunting
2023 Dixie Deer Classic winners
The Dixie Deer Classic presented their annual awards on March 5, 2023 at the NC State Fairgrounds. Here’s a list of the winners. […]
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Species spotlight: wild hogs
Wild hogs are a blessing to some hunters, but a blight to land managers and other wildlife. […]
Bass Fishing
March madness at Santee Cooper
Stripers, bass and catfish are all making major moves throughout March, and anglers can catch their share with these tips. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Tuna take charge
The tuna bite really heats up in March off the coast of Ocean Isle, and Capt. Riley Adkins shares his tips on catching them. […]
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Staging for the spawn
In March, largemouth bass are preparing for the spawn, so they are feeding heavily and vulnerable to anglers who follow these tips. […]