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Swan blinds: minimal or maximum
Blinds for hunting tundra swans can be sturdy, well-built forts or temporary structures thrown together the night before a hunt is scheduled. […]
December 2016
Freshwater Fishing
Fishing Santee-style
Fishing techniques varies tremendously across the country. While a hook and line are critical components, the complexities to dupe fishy foe are virtually endless, driven by location tradition, species availability and habitat conditions. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Vary bait options
As the water cools and winter sets in, blue and channel catfish elevate their feeding intervals. While catfish will eat about anything and everything, sometimes certain baits will produce a a quicker response. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Are spotted bass really Crimson Tide fans?
When is a spotted bass not a spotted bass?
Apparently, when it lives in Lake Norman. […]
Inshore Fishing
Reds, specks are special to North Carolina anglers
Red drum, siaenops ocellaus, and spotted seatrout, cynoscion nebulosus, are two of North Carolina’s most-popular inshore gamefish. […]
Inshore Fishing
A wish list for paddlers
With colder weather in the air, it’s time to look at re-outfitting your plastic boat to get ready for spring. Never before in the history of paddling have outdoor manufacturers, designers and marketers been so attuned to the needs and wants of the paddler. […]
Cooking on the Wild Side
Stuff a few mini-peppers
I was talking with someone the other day, and the subject of aging came up. They asked if it bothered me, and my response was not as long as I get to spend time with people whose company I enjoy and get outside to do things I like. […]
Hunting
Ravin R9 Crossbow
The new R9 Crossbow from Ravin delivers rifle-like accuracy, handling and killing power. Powered by Helicoil technology, this revolutionary crossbow delivers unprecedented downrange accuracy. […]
Content
December deer do’s and dont’s in the Carolinas
Late-season deer hunting in the Carolinas is not for everyone, just those addicted to hunting whitetails. December can be the most-challenging time of the season, but hunters looking for the chance to fill a tag still have opportunities — and some advantages. […]
Bass Fishing
Stripers, walleyes on tap
If you’re getting tired of sitting in your deer stand or bored with football games on television, I think I might have a little something that will make your December more fun. […]