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. […]
October 2013
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. […]
Hunting
Continuing Ed: a big aid
Beyond the limits and regulations set by the state wildlife agencies, landowners and hunters can go a step further to promote habitat and wildlife management on their own lands. […]
Inshore Fishing
Make sure you hit the spot
While there are some differences between the the way Jeff Beck and Chris Dawason approach king mackerel in small boats, there are a lot of similarities as well. […]
Hunting
Wildlife Habitat Improvement: Eastern North Carolina’s White Oak Ranch
White Oak Ranch is a private hunt club that has operated in North Carolina’s Edgefield and Bertie counties for well over 20 years. […]
Inshore Fishing
From the hook to the gaff
Jeff Beck and Chris Dawson share some theories on how to fight a king mackerel from a smaller boat. Both will have the angler who is going to fight the fish move immediately to the bow as soon as the fish bites. […]
Deer Hunting
Portable GPS units make mountain navigation a snap
Portable GPS units are invaluable when hunting in the mountains. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of units available at many different price points. […]