Deer Hunting
You’ve shot a buck, now how do you find it?
Follow these tips to track a deer that didn’t drop on the spot. […]
October 2013
Inshore Fishing
How do state’s creel, size limits compare?
Much is made of differences between North Carolina’s saltwater gamefish regulations compared to other states, especially when it comes to recreational vs. commercial rules. […]
Deer Hunting
Tips for bagging a pre-rut deer
Whitetail deer, particularly bucks, use their noses to avoid danger, and to find food and girlfriends. Scent knowledge is never more important to them than during the pre-rut period. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Depth can be a key to daily success on fall slabs
Guide Buster Rush said there’s some movement of fish during October because of the change in water temperature; it slowly drops as the month progresses. […]
Offshore Fishing
Mapping out success
Capt. Davie Tilley of the Continental Shelf understands that many anglers opt to fish out of their own private vessels, but he is still willing to help them out through a service he offers called “Fish Here Maps.” […]
Freshwater Fishing
Jigs vs. Minnows
The age-old debate continues as to which is best for catching crappie out of Santee Cooper, the jig or the minnow. […]
Offshore Fishing
The right tools for the job
As with any job, anglers need the right tools for bottom-fishing, especially when fish like amberjack and grouper are likely to bite. […]
Offshore Fishing
Get ready for the long haul
Fishing on extended trips, whether from a head boat like the Continental Shelf or from a smaller private vessel, is fun and cooler-filling, but doesn’t come without its challenges. […]
Alligator
WMAs and gators
Most alligator hunting is done on large tracts of public land such as lakes and rivers, but not specifically designated as a WMA. But Patty Castine, the SCDNR’s lottery hunt coordinator, said two WMAs do have specific alligator hunts. […]
Newsletters
Look for rabbits in the right places on SC WMAs
Some of South Carolina’s WMAs have excellent rabbit hunting habitat, but it changes from year to year. […]