Black Sea Bass
2026 black sea bass season opens May 1 north of Cape Hatteras, with new regulations
The 2026 recreational Black Sea Bass fishing season will open May 1 in North Carolina waters north of Cape Hatteras. […]
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Newsletters
Midday Gobbler Down
Carolina Coley killed a 20-pound gobbler while hunting with her dad during a break from classes at UNCW. […]
Newsletters
Krystal Harris kills first turkey
Krystal Odom Harris killed her first turkey on April 13, 2026 during a morning hunt in Richmond County, NC. […]
Newsletters
Close to the vest!
Each year when I start preparing for turkey season, I pull out my trusty vest and completely empty it of all contents. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Hit Murrells Inlet for springtime flounder fishing
Flounder fishing in Murrells Inlet, SC, is a beloved pastime for both locals and visitors, especially in the spring months. […]
Field Notes
2026 Carolina Coyote Classic results
A total of 402 coyotes were killed during the 13th Annual Carolina Coyote Classic, held Feb. 20 – 22, 2026 out of Stanly County, NC. […]
Bass Fishing
Meeting the River of Stone
After hearing stories of Flint River shoal bass eager to strike topwater flies with a southern ferocity, I couldn’t wait to go. […]
Bream
Farm ponds, crickets and children
The words “farm pond” and “crickets” bring back fond memories of many childhood afternoons sitting on a dock holding a homemade cane pole. […]
Crappie
The crappie spring fling
It’s April, spring has sprung, and the crappies are biting. All across the Carolinas, a lake near you is producing excellent crappie fishing. […]
Field Reports
A Good Friday Turkey!
Jessica Poston had a memorable hunt on Good Friday, the first day of South Carolina’s 2026 turkey season. […]