Deer Hunting
Late, Great and a Cut Above: Finding success hunting the late deer season
When the rut comes to a screeching stop, a lot of deer hunters make a bad choice — they stop hunting. […]
November 2008
Featured Story
Eastern N.C. bear hunters can only growl about weather
The first segments of the black bear season at eastern N.C.’s traditional hot spots provided some outstanding results, with the only drawback a mid-week weather system that brought torrential rain, high winds and even a November tornado.
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Events & Announcements
WRC schedules public hearings
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has scheduled its annual series of nine public hearings to allow citizens to comment on dozens of proposed changes to the state’s hunting and fishing rules.
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Featured
A place for bird dogs, bird hunts
With the loss of habitat and predator problems, North Carolina quail numbers have declined seriously the last 20 years.
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Currents
Keep hunting traditions alive
Sometime late in the afternoon on Veteran’s Day, the truck will make a sharp right turn onto a dirt road that divides two stands of pine trees. […]
Featured
Oak Island votes to buy Yaupon Beach Pier
Oak Island‘s town Council voted Nov. 14 to buy Yaupon Beach Pier for $1.5 million.
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Content
Cover: November 2008 (NC)
Even when Tar Heel deer are rutting, a haphazard approach will result in an empty pickup truck. […]
Fishing
Sonar operation is really pretty basic.
Fish finders change their appearance and add new features each year, but the principles of sonar haven’t changed since World War II. […]
Greener Pastures
Make harvest plans in advance
As the mercury plunges across the state, the peak of the rut is in full swing and does are feeding heavily on all concentrated food sources as they come into estrus. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Mercury problem for walleyes
Walleye long have been one of the most-prized fish to eat in mountain lakes. […]