December 2013 Archives - Page 5 of 6

Currents

Give a helping hand to wildlife habitat

So many of the changes in wildlife and fish populations around the Palmetto State are largely beyond our control, but it’s good to know that, occasionally, sportsman can do something that can directly help the patchwork quilt that is their home woods and waters. […]

December deer hunting in North Carolina can be very rewarding to the patient hunter.

Never Too Late -Tips for late-season deer hunting

Craig Holt

North Carolina’s whitetail numbers have remained steady the past four or five years, it’s clear the majority of antlered deer are still being killed in October and November. […]

Late-fall speckled trout abound in the Southport area, and to the delight of fishermen, there’s much less boat traffic to contend with, plus a fraction of the fishing pressure that is common during warmer months.

Trout HQ – Waters between Cape Fear & Little River’s jetties fill with specks

Chris Burrows

As fall settles in along North Carolina’s coast, locals don’t fret over the end of summer. The last months of the year mean several things: smaller crowds, cooler temperatures and the best speckled trout fishing of the year. […]

With natural bait missing, artificials will produce plenty of specks in Murrells Inlet waters.

Troll up a holiday trout at Murrells Inlet

Jeff Burleson

As the holiday season approaches, Mother Nature brings Murrells Inlet’s inshore anglers an early Christmas present: the speckled trout flurry continues even though the bait bucket is empty. […]

Creeks in Topsail, Surf City area are winter hotspots for drum.

Drum up some December fish – Topsail, Surf City anglers have special opportunity to catch red and black drum as December weather cools

Mike Marsh

It was typical winter morning, with a bite to the breeze that made even weatherworn Capt. David Baxley cinch down his acrylic headgear and pull up the hood of his sweatshirt like a scarf. […]

The author won a battle with this nice South Edisto River redfish, a common occurrence for any fishermen who takes the extra time and effort to get on the river.

Off the beaten path — South Edisto River is a winter redfish paradise

Bryan Bowers

It happens to every fisherman at sometime or another. A sick feeling in the pit of a stomach for some, panic for others, and even anger for a select few souls. […]

Guide Joel Richardson concentrates during the winter on areas from the middle to the backs of creeks on the upper half of Kerr Reservoir.

Bad weather, good bass – December success puts Kerr Lake bass fishermen in a holiday mood

Tony Garitta

During the winter, most of the fishermen who sing the famous line “Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!” from Sammy Cahn’s classic Christmas song have comfortably shielded themselves from the elements by nestling up to a warm fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate in hand. […]

Backlashes

Two heroes of 2013 show rare courage

Craig Holt

December is traditionally a time to recognize people or events that occurred during the year that impacted our lives or showed us what we could be but rarely are. […]

Late-season deer hunting can be tough for South Carolina hunters who don’t make changes.

Late can be great – Look in different areas for late-season deer and prepare to make a move

Terry Madewell

As the end of the season approaches, hunting pressure has taken its toll on deer. Many have been killed and most of the rest educated to typical hunter strategies. […]