Dove
Mow, plow last strips for doves
Even though dove season’s popularity is centers on Labor Day weekend, the late season can offer hunters fantastic wing-shooting when the weather puts hunters in long-sleeved camo. […]
December 2015
Other Hunting
Dog hunters wary baiting may cause too many lost bears
In 2014, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission began allowing still-hunters to use natural bait the first six days of bear season in any county with a season. […]
Deer Hunting
Mineral supplements can provide whitetail deer with important nutrients
While learning how to manage local deer herds for hunters and landowners, Danny Buxton of Smoaks and his close friend, Jordan Patrick, began experimenting to come up with a supplement that would provide deer with essential vitamins and minerals during their critical stages of development. […]
Deer Hunting
Manage waterfowl hunting pressure
The largest chunk of waterfowl season arrives this month, giving hunters six weeks or so of duck-hunting madness. […]
Other Hunting
Hunting bears with Plotts is a North Carolina tradition
In eastern and western North Carolina, many modern bear hunters own pursuit hounds, most from the Plott stock, a breed of brindled bear and boar dog brought to the high country in 1750 by Johannes Plott, a German immigrant. […]
Deer Hunting
Dress up for cold hunting weather
Perhaps the most important element of hunting in cold weather is knowing how to dress. Layering is critical for success in the cold. […]
Other Hunting
Set your squirrel priorities: fox or gray
The best places to hunt fox squirrels are open stands of long-leaf pines. The best places to hunt gray squirrels are densely vegetated hardwood drains.
Sidebars
Waterfowlers’ shot-shell options are plenty; nothing is set in stone
Shot-shell choices for waterfowl hunters are growing every year, and it seems every hunter out there has their own opinion as to the best shells to shoot. […]
Deer Hunting
Tips for taking December deer
Nick House has no misgivings about hunting in December because fewer hunters are applying pressure to deer in his local area. […]
Deer Hunting
A late-season deer hunter’s kit
Comfort makes a real difference for the deer hunter at any time during the season, but late in the year, there’s the greatest likelihood of rain, snow or chilling cold. […]