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Put the sneak on a gobbler
Custom call-maker Joey Murphy of Linwood, N.C., said some gobblers haven’t read the ‘how-to’ books on turkey hunting. They frequently play by a different set of rules. […]
March 2017
Freshwater Fishing
Power Pole attachment will keep the wind at bay for crappie trollers
Crappie pro Matthew Outlaw said his favorite tactic in any season entails tight- lining combinations of jigs and minnows along channel breaks and over the tops and sides of submerged timber and brush. […]
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Patterning your shotgun
One of the most-overlooked aspects of hunting with a smoothbore is the act of getting a good pattern for your shotgun. […]
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When things gets tough, scratch out a tom
Hunters love it when a turkey plan comes together right off the get-go, but sometimes a wary old gobbler will tease you with booming gobbles, but sit tight on his turf. Instead of scratching your noggin for answers, just simply scratch…literally. […]
Inshore Fishing
Keep up with inshore fishing regs when you fish along the North Carolina-South Carolina border
Fishing the area around Little River Inlet is unique, if only because you can cross the North Carolina-South Carolina border several times in a day’s trip, and because there isn’t a reciprocal licensing agreement between the states and because of regulation differences, things can get interesting. […]
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The pros and cons of turkey decoys
Hunters typically fall into one of two camps when it comes to using turkey decoys: those who swear by them and those who don’t want the hassle of carrying them into the woods and setting them up. […]
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Broadheads for turkeys
Having the right gear is part and parcel to using archery equipment to take a turkey. […]
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Comparing shotgun loads for turkeys
One well-known turkey hunter who wished to remain anonymous once discussed different shotgun loads for gobblers this way: “The only reason I don’t shoot 4-inch shells is because they don’t make them.” […]
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Give hen turkeys places to breed and nest
Turkey season is only a few weeks away for hunters in the Carolinas, and before opening day arrives, hunters can make several final adjustments to make their properties suitable for the breeding and nesting season. […]
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What do turkey hunters see in blinds?
Turkey hunters often use hunting blinds, which can offer great offer great protection from the keen eyesight of turkeys. But it takes strategy to set the blinds up in the proper places. […]