Other Hunting

Extend gunning for light goose conservation season

Waterfowl hunting ranks high among hunter preferences across North America, and for hunters ready to extend their gunning after the end of the 60-day duck season, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s light goose conservation season, beginning in mid-February, is in order.  […]

Inshore Fishing

New gear reviews

The men’s GORE-TEX Meridian Drysuit from Kokatat is built to stand the test of any paddling adventure. Exclusive “full immersion” GORE-TEX Pro Shell fabric is tough as nails, yet quiet and comfortable. Latex neck and wrist gaskets, along with integrated GORE-TEX socks, keep you dry. The Competition Cut underarm maximizes range of motion. […]

Crappie/Bream

Tips for Haw River’s winter crappie

It may seem a little early in the year for hot crappie fishing across the Carolinas. But it’s been on fire for those willing to test out the waters a little sooner than most, at least on some days. Whether it’s longline trolling or anchoring over brush piles, anglers are catching plenty of slabs. Especially when the weather and wind are just right. […]

Columns

Shall we gather at the river?

Many anglers find successful winter time fishing in rivers that don’t have a huge change of depth. This makes the fish easier to find and offers a more stable fishing outing, no matter the temperature. […]

Small Game

Top 5 tips for squirrel hunters

Once deer season is over, hunting squirrels is a fun way to stay sharp on the trigger while spending quality time in the woods. And you’ll kill more squirrels if you follow these tips. […]

Featured

67 coyotes killed during Carolina Coyote Classic

The fifth annual Carolina Coyote Classic, presented by 704 Outdoors, saw a record number of coyotes brought to the scales this past weekend at the Albemarle, N.C. American Legion Post 76, which served as the headquarters and weigh-in site of the tournament. […]

Featured

Shimano invests money, man hours into local fishery

As a gift to commemorate the now more than 50 years Shimano has had a presence in the United States – and the 40-year anniversary of Shimano-branded tackle being sold by fishing dealers nationwide, the company is making major financial contributions to support the advocacy efforts of recreational fishing groups in areas where its main fishing operations are located. […]

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Annual shad run sparkles in river

For anglers in the know, fishing the March shad run offers one of the first opportunities since the deep freeze of winter to catch a pile of fish. The Roanoke River will be brimming with hickory shad, and guide Mitchell Blake of Chocowinity, N.C., will be there.  […]