Offshore Fishing
‘Convicts’ will make for a sweet plate of fish
Shaped like large, freshwater bream, sheepshead are named for their teeth, which resemble that of a sheep. […]
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Offshore Fishing
Anchoring down for a good trip
Capt. Rick Percy of Reel Chance Charters said a good anchor is important for sheepshead fishing. […]
Dove
The case for high brass
For some reason, many hunters always shoot the cheapest loads available for dove. Most feel a heavier load or higher- quality shell will not help in a situation where numbers of shots count more than quality shots. […]
Dove
Keep dove reports updated
According to Billy Dukes, SCDNR’s small-game specialist, dove hunters who decide to take advantage of South Carolina’s late season should find plenty of birds, just like they have the past few years. […]
Sidebars
Mark that duck down
Retrieving ducks from beaver ponds or other small bodies of water can be a bit tricky. […]
Ducks
A quick construction project
Building a good blind in a beaver pond is a matter of using what the beavers have provided. […]
Other Hunting
Top WMAs for squirrels
Biologist Billy Dukes said habitat for good squirrel hunting is a key, but not all habitat is created equal. Certain Wildlife Management Areas and key areas within those WMAs provide outstanding late-season hunting. […]
Other Hunting
A sport with side benefits
Not only does Chuck Porter of Sumter see and take squirrels during the middle of the winter, it extends his productive hunting and scouting time considerably. […]
Other Hunting
Fox squirrels
Hunting fox squirrels in legal on many areas in South Carolina, but there are restrictions on some WMAs, according to SCDNR’s Billy Dukes. […]
Hog Hunting
Keep traps active for feral hogs
Trapping wild hogs an effective method for filling up the freezer with fresh pork, but trappers can often have trouble coaxing hogs into traps during the summer and fall when food resources are readily available. […]