October 2014 Archives - Page 2 of 7

A scrape and rub close together is a sign of buck activity when deer are moving.

The biology of October deer

According to biologist Charles Ruth of SCDNR, one of the first things a hunter needs to understand is the biological change that causes deer to move a lot during October. […]

Lake Greenwood has so many boat docks along its shoreline, shooting jigs back under them is a tremendous fall tactic for crappie.

Take a shot at fall crappie

Phillip Gentry

Braxton Wall and his father, Rod, may prefer tight-line or long-line trolling for crappie during tournaments, but Braxton readily admits trolling isn’t as much fun as shooting docks. […]

Vocalization is very important when deer are on the move, but moderation is a key; don’t overdo it.

Make a joyful noise

Terry Madewell

Fairfield County’s Bill Cline uses vocalization techniques to help him, especially when deer are on the move. […]

Rod Wall thinks his son, Braxton, is a definite asset when the two fish crappie tournaments as a team.

Life on the trail

Phillip Gentry

Fishing any fishing tournament series can be taxing on an adult’s time. For a teenager, it gets even worse. […]

A posted sign in the suburbs might point to a great hunting opportunity if handled correctly.

Seek out areas protected by “No Hunting” signs!

Jeff Burleson

As development progresses, more and more woodlots that once housed plenty of wildlife will be added to the asphalt jungle. […]

Rod Wall said current flow is also a factor in how and where crappie will situate themselves on Greenwood, but of more concern is the timing of the drawdown that Santee-Cooper is using.

Greenwood’s water levels are cause of concern

Phillip Gentry

Water characteristics at Lake Greenwood can be a sore subject to crappie anglers. […]

Fifty municipalities in North Carolina will participate in the Urban Archery Season, which runs from mid-January to mid-February, 2015.

North Carolina’s urban archery initiative

Jeff Burleson

The deer population around the suburban areas continues to boom, and the list of complaints from homeowners losing their valuable landscaping is becoming endless — not to mention the number of deer-vehicle collisions is on the rise, with millions of dollars of damages nationwide. […]

Sneaking through the woods with a handgun produced this great Upstate buck for the author.

Those boots are made for walking — not stalking

Pete Rogers

Still-hunters are, by nature quiet, but taking it to a different level requires good effective footwear. […]

Two programs are available that pair bowhunters who need a place to hunt with landowners who want their deer population reduced.

Programs will put hunters, landowners together

Jeff Burleson

Hunters looking for the opportunity to hunt land that’s close to suburban or urban areas have two programs existing that could put them in touch with landowners who would like their shrubbery and/or gardens protected from the onslaught of whitetail deer. […]