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June 22, 2026

Topwater baits are a great late-fall choice for Murrells Inlet trout, especially at dawn and dusk.

It pays off big to be on top

During the fall, trout fishermen around Murrells Inlet get a chance for redemption after a long hot summer on the water. […]

Cheap shells are out of place on a late- season dove field, but does high brass automatically mean a better load?

For some reason, many hunters always shoot the cheapest loads available for dove. Most feel a heavier load or higher- quality shell will not help in a situation where numbers of shots count more than quality shots. […]

When he trolls artificials, Maynard Edwards likes to use small umbrella or “Alabama” rigs featuring multiple soft-plastic baits.

Is company that controls High Rock helping or hurting fishing?

Craig Holt

If somewhere in the offices of Yadkin Inc. — the division of aluminum giant Alcoa that operates hydroelectric plants on reservoirs along the Yadkin system — there exists a dartboard with Maynard Edwards’ picture on it, the veteran fishing guide won’t be surprised. […]

Prescribed burns and other normal forestry measures are seldom undertaken on national forests, to the detriment of many wildlife species.

Forestry considerations

Walt Bowen

Due in part to pressure from environmental concerns, the U.S. Forest Service heavily curtailed timber harvest in national forests in the late 1980s. […]

Keeping a school of redfish in sight once it’s been located can provide a long period of excellent action.

Keep reds in sight

Bryan Bowers

Most anglers agree that the low end of the tide is best for finding schools of winter reds; it’s hard for them to hide on a shallow flat, but once the little creeks start to fill with water and the grass starts to flood, finding reds becomes much more difficult. […]

Hunters need to put in some time scouting for late-season doves and be ready to hunt them as soon as they are located.

Keep dove reports updated

Phillip Gentry

According to Billy Dukes, SCDNR’s small-game specialist, dove hunters who decide to take advantage of South Carolina’s late season should find plenty of birds, just like they have the past few years. […]

Staying hidden is much more important on late-season hunts, so building a blind from natural sources is often a good idea.

Late-season dove tips

Jason Hawkins

Andy Pope and Lowrie Beacham have developed habits in their pursuit of late-season doves that are worth sharing: […]

Coyotes are adaptable enough and are in enough places that wiping them out by trapping or hunting won’t happen.

USDA trapper: coyotes cannot be eradicated

Craig Holt

The assistant director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Service said no state can eradicate coyotes. […]

The South Edisto River is full of redfish, but it is often more stained than the water in other coastal rivers, creeks and bays.

Dealing with dirty water

Bryan Bowers

If there is one downside to fishing the South Edisto River, it’s the fact that it isn’t the cleanest water along South Carolina’s coast. […]

Not every duck knocked down falls into open water for easy retrieval. Make sure you mark down every duck that falls so you don’t lose any.

Mark that duck down

Pete Rogers

Retrieving ducks from beaver ponds or other small bodies of water can be a bit tricky. […]