Cover: May 2008 (NC) – Freshwater

North Carolina Sportsman Content, Freshwater Fishing

Lake Gaston’s shallow structure provides great habitat for post-spawn bass.

PENN Battalion III rod family brings purpose-built performance to saltwater anglers

NEW PRODUCTS

The new PENN Battalion III rod family expands on a new generation carrying the famous Battalion name with a versatile rod lineup. […]

Berkley Shrimperor: Built to Rule the Water

NEW PRODUCTS

Berkley is giving one of saltwater fishing’s most trusted artificial lures the royal treatment with the introduction of the PowerBait Saltwater Shrimperor. […]

Three youth outdoor writers recognized by SCOPE and Hampton Wildlife Fund

Events & Announcements

The winners of the annual South Carolina Outdoor Press Association’s (SCOPE) Youth Outdoor Writing Competition were announced at the organization’s 2026 awards banquet in Greenwood, SC on October 10th, 2026. […]

Logan Thurlow kills Greeleyville buck

Deer

Logan Thurlow killed this nice buck during a dog drive in Greeleyville, SC on Oct. 3, 2026. […]

4-year-old kills deer in Wexford, SC

Deer Hunting

Jamison “JC” Hutcherson, 4-years-old, was hunting with his dad Alex and his Uncle Tim during a hunt on Oct. 3, 2026 when the young hunter killed a 138-pound doe. They got into the stand around