November 2016 Archives - Page 2 of 4

Does the moon trigger the whitetail rut?

It’s an age-old, chicken-and-egg question with an answer that seems important because it’s generally accepted by old-time hunters. But likely it’s meaningless. […]

Don’t overshoot your best duck-hunting areas; hunting pressure will cause ducks of every species to pick up and move.

Hunting pressure is kiss of death for waterfowl success

Jeff Burleson

For diehard duck hunters, every hour of the season is an opportunity to fill a limit. However, too much pressure on the same flocks of wood ducks and other species can lead to zeros on successive hunts. […]

The decreasing amount of daylight in a 24-hour period, aka, the photoperiod, has a big impact on the timing of waterfowl migration, even among homebodies like wood ducks.

Know what affects duck migrations

Jeff Burleson

Duck season that come in before December are often overlooked by many hunters because of other hunt seasons, warm weather or just waiting for the big push of migratory ducks after Christmas. […]

Pro angler Matt Arey fishes only suspending jerkbaits; to add weight to make them suspend, he’ll change out hooks for ones a size larger.

Suspending jerkbaits more common than in the past

Pete Anderson

Deep inside my tackle box, there is a Rapala floating minnow that’s a victim of a late 1980s how-to article. Above the front hook, I drilled three holes and inserted a split shot in each, then sealed the wounds with epoxy. At the time, it was one of only a few ways that anglers could make their jerkbaits suspend. […]

Bass pro Andy Montgomery catches his best jerkbait bass on the lower end of Lake Wylie, where the water is less stained.

Catch more bass by understanding Wylie’s shad

Pete Anderson

Find the shad, and you’ll find the bass. That well-worn wisdom is true on Lake Wylie, especially in the winter. But to find the shad, it helps to know a little about them. […]

Kayaks are great for duck hunting

Phillip Gentry

Kayaks and canoes are the perfect watercraft to use in many different duck hunting situations. […]

Rod Thomas of Capt. Ponytail’s Guide Service (right) took part in Charleston’s MIlitary Appreciation Day in 2015, taking an active-duty military member fishing.

Take a soldier fishing

Brian Cope

Over the past decade, a number of organizations have been founded with the sole purpose of taking wounded military veterans fishing. […]

Slow cook a ‘wurst’ stew

Jerry Dilsaver

This recipe is a great way to add venison to your November menu. […]

Rut: Time to switch up

Jeff Burleson

By November, the deer rut is in full swing throughout all 146 counties in the Carolinas. Hormone-crazed bucks are on the move, and hunters need to keep their calendars clear to make sure they are in position when one makes a vulnerable move into enemy territory. […]