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June 13, 2026

Wood ducks are among the most-popular species of North American waterfowl, and they are the most-abundant in North Carolina waters.

Meet Mr. Woody

The drake wood duck may be one of the most widely recognized duck in all of the United States. […]

About one-third of all fishermen who bought saltwater licenses in South Carolina in 2010 fish from the shoreline or attached structures like docks, bridges and piers.

When Wallace Jenkins and the marine resources division of the SCDNR hit the road to obtain public opinion about future management of the state’s sheepshead fishery, they had a good understanding of who they would be talking to. […]

An ATV comes in handy for dragging a feral pig out of the swampy terrain in Brunswick County.

Change in regulations open up hogs for statewide hunting

Mike Marsh

A law passed by the N.C .General Assembly earlier this year changed the “wild boar” classification for the former big-game animal to “feral swine” in the state’s six westernmost counties, ending that area’s traditional boar season. […]

Soil testing to get the right chemical balance is important for getting the most out of your food plots.

Check chemistry in spring food plots

Jeff Burleson

Even though warm season plantings are still several months away, preparations can start just after the first of the year. […]

Jason James and Trey Padgett head for an elevated “pig” stand that was also used for hunting deer until the deer season ended.

Pigs bed in thickets, feed in open land

Mike Marsh

Property that has been recently logged, leaving open grasslands interspersed with pockets of pocosin, a native American term meaning “swamp on a hill” is ideal pig habitat. […]

Proper chemical treatment will help you get the most out of your pond.

Intro to ‘Grow Big Fish’ Management Series

Jeff Burleson

Soon after the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many Americans jot down resolutions intended to improve their lives and reach personal and business goals. […]

Soaking corn in water, allowing it to soften and turn ‘sour’ will attract more hogs.

‘Sour mash’ leaves wild pigs begging for more

Mike Marsh

Simply dumping some corn in the woods, as is the practice of many deer hunters, is not the best way to go about attracting feral pigs to a bait station. […]