General

Wildlife Habitat Improvement Initiative Series:

Richard Wall was raised on a beef cattle farm on the northern part of Edgefield County, S.C. With over one-third of the county dedicated to the Sumter National Forest, much of these remaining rolling hills contain excellent opportunities for producing wildlife-friendly farms. […]

Inshore Fishing

Clean sharks immediately

Most people fish for sharks in the summer just for fun, releasing them after the struggle, but sharks are edible and, in fact, relished in some circles. […]

Bass Fishing

Best lures for the post-spawn

Because bass leave spring spawning beds over a period of weeks, Joel Richardson knows these fish may be at different areas of an impoundment on a particular day, and that means fitting his tackle to the area(s) he chooses to fish. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Scenic River Destination: Great Pee Dee

In June 2001, the Georgetown County Historical Society, the Coastal Conservation League and several landowners along the Pee Dee requested that the S.C. Department of Natural Resources seek State Scenic River designation for the Great Pee Dee River. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Tackle to match the Trail

Jason Cole, who owns and guides out of Hooker’s Fly Shop in Sylva, said the small to medium creeks on the Trail are perfect for a 7 ½- to 10-foot, 3- to 5-weight rod with weight-forward, floating line. […]