Freshwater Fishing
January is big-fish time
Fishing can still be very good in January on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie despite the typical cold weather, especially for catfish and stripers. […]
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Stripers in lower Roanoke River are biting up a storm
Although the weather outside may be frightful, lower Roanoke River winter striper fishing has hit its stride. […]
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Lowcountry sheepshead bite has been great for inshore fishermen
Capt. Mike Waller of SaltFisher Charters loves fishing for sheepshead this time of year. He said these fish are active in big numbers in 10 – 20 feet of water. […]
Other Hunting
It’s in the bag
Like hunters who target different gamebirds and small-game species, woodcock hunters have bag limits and possession limits to think about during the season. […]
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Better late than never
South Carolina’s late goose season is longer than any other waterfowl season. The final segments of the season include the Dec. 6 through Jan. 25 time frame — running concurrent with the duck season — then opening again Feb. 8 and closing Feb. 23, giving waterfowlers who chase geese an extended season. […]
Geese
Join a real band of brothers
Killing a banded goose is a thrill to most waterfowlers, and less than one of every 1,000 geese killed in South Carolina is banded. […]
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Don’t be afraid to wave the flag
Sometimes, placing decoys isn’t enough to lure in a flock of Canada geese. This is especially true when several groups are scattered throughout numerous fields within sight of each other. […]
Ducks
Old-school tactics still produce
There’s no disputing that a life-like decoy spread is often the difference between a limit of ducks and going home wanting. […]
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Abandon the blind and the mallard call
Some hunters may feel more comfortable hunting from a pre-fabricated ground blind, and some may have physical limitations that prevent them from hunting anywhere but in a boat blind. […]
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Add motion to your decoy spread for more ducks
Hunters using clever decoy spreads can increase their odds of taking home more feathered fowl by incorporating Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion to make their hunting spot more attractive. […]