Hunting
Check out SCDNR’s public shooting ranges
From the upstate, to the midlands, and to the coast, the SCDNR operates seven public shooting ranges. Most are free to use. […]
Newsletter
Bag a Buck
Rex Blackburn wins Bag-A-Buck Grand Prize
Rex Blackburn won the Carolina Sportsman 2023 Bag-A-Buck Grand Prize. Check out the two bucks he killed during the season. […]
Catfish
Chasing NC’s cold weather kitties
Even in the coldest weather, catfish on the Yadkin River Chain of Lakes are plenty hungry and willing to bite. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer of the Year
More than 500 hunters entered our 2023 Bag A Buck Contest, with plenty of trophies and unique deer. […]
Features
Go deep for sheep
During their annual spawning run, anglers searching for sheepshead should ditch dock pilings and head to deep water. […]
Crappie
Spring slab patterns for Kerr Lake
February marks the beginning of spring for crappie anglers on Kerr Lake, and this is how they stay on the slabs. […]
Fishing
Go wild for trout
February is a great month to hit western North Carolina’s mountain rivers and streams. […]
Newsletters
Learn to improve quail habitat at SCDNR seminar
The SCDNR will host its annual Wild Quail Management Seminar March 7-8, 2024 at the James W. Webb Wildlife Center and Management Area. […]
Fishing
Hooked Off-line Minder
Added to any fishing rod, this tool is great for cutting line and for storing hooks, lures and the tag end of fishing line. […]
Fishing
Ignik FireCan Deluxe Fire Pit + Grill
The Ignik FireCan Deluxe Fire Pit + Grill is the perfect portable companion for warming things up and for cooking. […]