Features from January 2022
Quail hunting is a possibility in the Carolinas thanks to the efforts of numerous agencies.- Mountains of both Carolinas offer hunters a chance at ruffed grouse
- SC predator hunter shares winter coyote tips.
- January brings out the best in Lake Wylie’s trophy blue catfish -- and eating-sized, too.
- Try these five fabulous tips for taking Carolina timberdoodles in January.
Columns - January 2022
- Deer season is over, but that gives hunters a great opportunity for post-season scouting.
- Tracking collars play a big part in keeping tabs on your hunting dogs, and in keeping them safe.
- Don’t stop kayak fishing in the winter. Layer up to stay warm and safe while reeling in cold-weather fish.
- Don’t wait for spring to fish for slabs; Santee crappie will bite in January, too.
- Catch your share of January bass with these tips from pro angler David Fritts.
- Don’t let the winter doldrums get you down; use this time to maintain and learn your boat’s electronics.
- Cold January days call for hearty meals like this venison and black bean soup recipe.
Outdoor Update - January 2022
- Michael Hall of Stokesdale, N.C. killed a white 9-point buck during a hunt in Forsyth County on Nov. 15, 2021.
- James McCaskill killed a 665-pound bear on his first bear hunt in Tyrrell County, N.C. on Nov. 17, 2021.
- Jenny Franklin of Johnston, S.C. killed a unique, 6-point doe on Oct. 31 2021 in Laurens County. The deer weighed 103 pounds.
- Matthew Parr of Wilmington, N.C. set the N.C. state record for red hind this past fall.
- Carolina Sportsman Magazine has a few changes in store for 2022.
Hot Spots - January 2022
- Smallmouth bass bite all winter on the Broad River. Smallmouth bass bite all winter on the Broad River. Capt. Justin McGrady shares his tips on catching smallies this time of year.
- Head to Falls of the Neuse Lake for cold-weather crappie to beat the winter blues.
- Small Mt. Island Lake is a hot hole for winter catfish.
- Lake Hartwell is full of baitfish, and following them is the key to catching stripers during winter.
- Winter is a great time for catching a mixed bag of inshore fish along the Lower Cape Fear River.
- January is a great month for stripers and speckled trout along N.C.’s coast.
- Georgetown redfish are schooled up and biting soft plastics.