Freshwater Fishing
These fried crappie filets really cut the mustard
If there is one thing Capt. Buster Rush and his family enjoy more than catching crappie, it’s eating them. […]
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Freshwater Fishing
How to shoot docks for crappie
The art of shooting docks is a skill no crappie angler should be without. Shooting a jig allows the angler to present a bait well back under a boat dock or other overhead structure that couldn’t otherwise be reached. […]
Freshwater Fishing
It doesn’t take a big bank account…
One thing Robert Munn likes about crappie fishing is that it doesn’t take a lot of expensive gear. While he does use depth finders, these electronics are the extent of his high tech arsenal. The rest, is old school. […]
Other Hunting
Coyote hunting tips
Check the rules in your area. Be aware of any last minute changes. Obtain prior permission to hunt on the land. It is a good idea to consult your local wildlife officer before hunting. […]
Deer Hunting
Provide supplemental feed to sustain body mass
Deer and other wildlife are tested in late winter because few natural foods are readily available. […]
Deer Hunting
Interpret pond-water chemistry analysis
Good fishing ponds are the result of a wide variety of factors, ranging from the grass, water depth and bottom composition to the fish that call these waters home. […]
Other Hunting
Barking up the right tree
Using dogs isn’t the most-popular way to hunt squirrels, but it is an effective method that some outdoorsmen employ. […]
Deer of the Year
Hunt-club guest takes big Anson whitetail
Anson County continues to produce large white-tailed bucks, and last November featured offered another impressive buck. […]
Freshwater Fishing
An alternative to trolling
For anglers who aren’t equipped or don’t want to fish multiple 12- to 14-foot rods with live bait to catch crappie, Tom Mundy of Fish Stalker Lures in Laurens has an alternative to winter trolling. […]
Deer of the Year
Rockingham 8-pointer breaks 150-inch mark
Rockingham County in the northern Piedmont has a reputation for producing quality bucks, including a Boone & Crockett specimen in 2011. […]