Inshore Fishing
Which whiting is which?
“Whiting” is only one of the angler’s names used for the three kingfish species, which fishermen catch in the Cape Fear River and along the rest of the North Carolina coast. […]
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Bass Fishing
Seeing spots, I think….
When setting the revamped regulations for black bass, SCDNR biologists were wary of splitting limits between similar-looking bass species for fear of anglers harvesting the wrong fish. […]
Inshore Fishing
Etiquette, safety important for fishing at rocky jetty
Because the Cape Lookout rock jetty attracts so many spotted seatrout and other species during the late fall, it’s a popular venue for anglers and boats —and that can cause problems. […]
Inshore Fishing
A mid-morning trout brunch?
In October and November, it no longer takes an early bird to catch a trout. […]
Deer Hunting
Watch the wind, cover scent when deer hunting
James Diesfeld’s biggest advice for other deer hunters is to manage what you can, and two of the easiest are working with the wind and eliminating human scent. […]
Deer Hunting
Pick the right calls, rattling horns
Deer calls on the market today produce a variety of sounds. Look for ones with adjustable reeds that are loud and capable of making many sounds. […]
Deer Hunting
Be prepared
Calling to wildlife is definitely an active way to entice game into close range. The animal’s nature and mood will determine how intense the response is. […]
Deer Hunting
Be quiet going in
Access is everything. Being able to get to your stand is critical when hunting big bucks. […]
Deer Hunting
How to choose a call
Game calls have been around for nearly 400 years. Duck calls were among the first type readily available; they were used to entice ducks into caged enclosures. […]
Deer Hunting
Check your trail camera after dark
Hunters use game cameras to monitor deer movements and identify mature bucks. […]