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The cobia fishery for both Carolinas will close on June 20.

Feds announce June 20 closure of cobia fishery

The recreational harvest of cobia between the Georgia-Florida border and New York will close at June 20, 2016, and will reopen on Jan. 1, 2017, NOAA Fisheries announced earlier today. […]

The size of redfish school have decreased in the North Inlet area over the past ten years, so one state representative is proposing to make it a catch-and-release only area.

Lawmaker proposes catch-and-release only for North Inlet redfish

South Carolina Sportsman

Rep. Stephen Goldfinch, who serves District 108 covering Georgetown and Charleston counties is proposing to make North Inlet a catch-and-release only fishery for redfish. […]

At least two N.C. hunters were charged with killing hunting dogs in November of 2015.

Eastern Carolina Houndsmen Alliance looks to unite all hunters

Brian Cope

Hunting with dogs is a long-term tradition for many North Carolina outdoorsmen, but controversy has surrounded this type of hunting for some time. […]

Dave Miller shows off the 12 1/2-pound bass he caught over the weekend in a lowcountry pond. "The photos don't do it justice," said guide Mike McSwain.

Lowcountry angler catches 12.5-pound bass, and captures it on video

Brian Cope

Mike McSwain of Broad River Smallmouth said he’s hoping to get back on the Broad soon, but the water is currently too high to fish it. […]

Quail populations can recover quickly because of the birds’ reproductive capability.

Take care of your quail

Jeff Burleson

Quail season for bobwhite quail ends when February departs, leaving many purists with heavy heads. If the season didn’t quite produce the best results, hunters and land managers have nearly nine months available to make a change. […]

Patrick Williams took Best in Show with his 195 7/8 non-typical at the 2016 Dixie Deer Classic.

Rockingham County Boone and Crockett buck wins Best of Show at Dixie Deer Classic

Brian Cope

A big Rockingham County buck scored big — Boone and Crockett Club big — and brought home the Best in Show award at the 2016 Dixie Deer Classic that wrapped up on Sunday, March 6, at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. […]

Edwin Evers had a big day three at the 2016 Bassmaster Classic, and won the tournament in dominating fashion.

Edwin Evers wins Bassmaster Classic

Brian Cope

With one of the most dramatic come-from-behind victories in Bassmaster Classic history, Edwin Evers of Talala, Oklahoma crushed Jason Christie by more than 10-pounds, and took home the $300,000 grand prize from the Superbowl of fishing, which was held in Evers’ home state at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. […]

Casey Ashely and Marty Robinson both fell after the day 2 weigh-in of the 2016 Bassmaster Classic, and John Proctor didn't make the cut for day 3.

Ashley, Robinson out of top ten, but make the cut for day 3 of Bassmaster Classic

From Bassmaster.com

Jason Christie maintained the top spot in the 2016 Bassmaster Classic today on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but South Carolina’s anglers didn’t fair so well; they all dropped in the standings, and one didn’t make the cut to fish on day three. […]

Marty Robinson caught the big fish of day one at the 2016 Bassmaster Classic. His 7-pounder helped him into the top 10 going into day two.

Casey Ashley, Marty Robinson in top ten at Bassmaster Classic

From Bassmaster.com

Day one of the 2016 Bassmaster Classic on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is in the books, and two of South Carolina’s three anglers are in the top ten. Oklahoma angler Jason Christie sits in the lead with a one-day limit of five bass weighing 20 pounds, 14 ounces, and although his lead over second-place angler Greg Vinson is more than 2-pounds, a lot can change on day two. […]