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. […]
January 2014
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Indestructible decoys? Make your own
Diving ducks come into the decoys flying extremely low, often barely above the surface of the water. When using large decoy spreads, low-flying waterfowl like scaup and canvasback can draw fire from hunters that riddles decoys with shot. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Real or fake, shellcracker baits are best presented on light line, tackle
Live bait — especially worms — are choice options for shellcracker fishing in cold weather. One reason is because the worms wiggle around on the hook, drawing attention to themselves. […]
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. […]
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Bumpers boost canine confidence
One of the most enjoyable aspects of hunting ducks on big, open waters like the New River is watching a trained retriever making a long, difficult retrieve. […]
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Fill out a bag limit with oddballs, butterballs
While most of the ducks on the New River are lesser scaup, other oddball ducks can help fill out a daily bag limit of six that can only include two scaup. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Tune those crankbaits
Trolling can be an effective way to catch a wide range of species, including striped bass. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Fin clips provide valuable data
For decades, anglers fishing Little River’s tannic waters have routinely encountered a variety of species. […]
Other Hunting
Grouse hunting particulars
Follow these tips to improve your chances of having a productive grouse hunt: […]
Other Hunting
Grouse hunting things to know
• Guns and shells – You will be walking long distances and hunting in tight quarters; depending on your personal preference, any good birding gun will do, but bigger is not necessarily better. […]