Deer Hunting
Thinning vs. clear-cutting
At a point in the life cycle of the pine forest, loggers may return to thin out the crop. Thinning cuts the number of trees back so the remaining mature left have better long-term growth. […]
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Deer Hunting
Long-distance shooting
One added benefit of clear-cutting activity for deer hunters is the ability to see longer distances. […]
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Feds will close recreational season on several porgy species on Sept. 17
Federal fisheries managers announced last Friday that the recreational season for a number of species in the popular porgy family will close on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and not reopen until Jan. 1, 2015. […]
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Localized fish kill confirmed on Hartwell after chemical treatment of water
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a fish kill on Lake Hartwell that took place the weekend of Sept. 6 near the water intake facility operated by the Anderson Regional Join Water Authority a few days after chemical treatments of water in an attempt to battle algae blooms believed to be responsible for poor taste and water quality that has plagued Anderson County residents this summer. […]
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Latest attempt to curtail commercial sale of red drum may have hit snag
An attempt by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission to curtail the sale of over-limit red drum by commercial netters lost a lot of its punch last week when officials with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries determined that new restrictions might very well violate state statutes. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fall fishing is on the way
Fishing takes a step forward in September, with improved action on a variety of species. […]
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Inshore grand slam a real possibility for Topsail Island anglers
As fantastic fall fishing looms on the horizon, Capt. Wayne Crisco of Hampstead says there’s no need to wait for cooling water temperatures to put together the coveted “inshore slam” of speckled trout, flounder, and redfish in the backwaters of Topsail Island. […]
Bass Fishing
Build brush, bag bass. That’s strategy for Summerville fisherman
“I just built this brush pile two days ago,” said Marc Deschenes of Summerville, tossing a jig toward a clump of wax myrtle branches he had formed into fishing structure. […]
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Flounder, reds are biting up a storm around Brunswick County inlets
September weather can be cool one day and sweltering the next, but fortunately, that hasn’t been bothering the fishing, according to Capt. Mark Stacy of Ocean Isle Fishing Charters, who said redfish and flounder have really been biting. […]
Freshwater Fishing
A matter of perspective
We follow the stream where we can, fishing deep pools and smooth runs in water so clear we can see every detail of the streambed. […]