Deer Hunting
Tips for bagging a pre-rut deer
Whitetail deer, particularly bucks, use their noses to avoid danger, and to find food and girlfriends. Scent knowledge is never more important to them than during the pre-rut period. […]
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Deer Hunting
Fewer deer, but bigger?!
Statistics show that the deer density is lower in Game Zone 1, but the deer are larger, with 2 1/2-year old bucks sporting 7.3 points compared to the statewide average of 6.3 points for deer of the same age. […]
Inshore Fishing
Anchors away
The channel from the city of Georgetown towards the ocean is well known by local boaters to have significant current flow. […]
Bass Fishing
A reservoir with a split personality
Lake James is a unique reservoir in that it is fed by two major tributary rivers, the Catawba and Linville, each of which has unique characteristics. […]
Inshore Fishing
Artificially Flavored!
Typically, live and cut bait are used to catch bull reds around Georgetown and the rest of the places they call home during the fall. […]
Bass Fishing
Other Attractions
Mountain Glory Festival: Each October the City of Marion sponsors an all-day street festival with local artisans displaying and selling their creations. […]
Inshore Fishing
Protect the resource
Targeting giant redfish is an expedition many anglers look forward to every year. Where and when else can you catch 50-pound fish in inshore waters? […]
Inshore Fishing
Is North Carolina a possible Louisiana-class destination?
Guide Rick Patterson pulls no punches when talking about problems facing inshore saltwater fish and fishermen. […]
Hunting
Continuing Ed: a big aid
Beyond the limits and regulations set by the state wildlife agencies, landowners and hunters can go a step further to promote habitat and wildlife management on their own lands. […]
Inshore Fishing
How do state’s creel, size limits compare?
Much is made of differences between North Carolina’s saltwater gamefish regulations compared to other states, especially when it comes to recreational vs. commercial rules. […]