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October 17, 2026

Gary Barrett shows off his favorite bucks, taken in 2001, 2006 and 2007.

When opportunity knocks, be ready

Gary Barrett has three bucks on his office wall: the 2006 and 2007 trophies, and a third one that comes with a different story. […]

Making use of the terrain is all important; Blake Hodge uses a layout blind to conceal himself on a sandbar.

How to hunt creeks

Phillip Gentry

The Upstate is blessed with an abundance of smaller rivers and creeks that wind their way across the area. […]

A ditch bag can hold all the necessary signalling and emergency-contact equipment needed in the event of an emergency.

Ditch bag stocking-up sources

Allan Tarvid

These addresses will take you directly to the products and save a lot of searching. […]

October is a the perfect time to do a preseason makeover of your duck blind.

Repair and brush up your duck blinds

Jeff Burleson

Even though a few webbed migrants have arrived in the Carolinas’ swamps and marshes, the slug of migratory ducks are yet to arrive. […]

Hunters in the Carolinas normally run into certain waterfowl species depending on the prominent habitat.

Renovated pond stocking: Phase One

Jeff Burleson

Pond fishing offers owners and guests some of the greatest enjoyment on the face of the planet, but older ponds and mismanaged ponds beyond rejuvenation need a clean slate, as mentioned last month. […]

A wildfire during the summer of 2011 burned more than 30,000 acres of Holly Shelter Game Land.

Fire: the good, the bad and the ugly

Mike Marsh

While controlled burns are the mainstay of habitat management at Angola Bay and Holly Shelter game lands, a wildfire in the summer of 2011 did some severe damage. […]

Larger fields offer hunters an opportunity to scout from a distance with binoculars, while smaller tracts are best monitored with trail cameras.

Quick facts about hunting bean fields

Phillip Gentry

Trail cameras offer substantial scouting opportunities. Use a mineral lick or salt block during the offseason to bring deer into camera range. […]

George Hardison (left) and his brother, Josh, use electronic tracking collars to keep tabs on their hounds during a hunt on Holly Shelter Game Lands.

Locating lost hounds electronically

Mike Marsh

Deer hounds were selectively bred for their loud, steady vocalizations, which allowed hunters to keep track of them and get ahead of the chase to shoot a buck. […]

Planting tips

Phillip Gentry

Plant soybeans in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Select varieties that are resistant to bean common mosaic virus and anthracnose. […]

A group of hunters gathers to plan a hunt on Angola Bay Game Lands. The size of the group varies from hunt to hunt, but most hunts accept anyone who wants to join.

Angola Bay and Holly Shelter deer hunting by the (regs) book

Mike Marsh

Holly Shelter has 64,743 acres and is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays for deer hunting, except that a large part of the Bear Garden Tract and all of the Pender 4 Tract require advance permits. Permit hunts are conducted Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday). […]