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October 16, 2026
HomeOctober 2026

October 2026

crappie
Crappie

Hit Lake Murray’s brush for fall crappie

Brian Cope

As Lake Murray’s water temperature cools down in October, Capt. Brad Taylor of Taylor Outdoors said the crappie fishing gets cranked up. […]

Lake Marion
Fishing Hotspots

Catching fall catfish on Lake Marion

Brian Cope

Capt. Kyle Austin of Kyle Austin Guide Service (843-209-3726) said October is one of the most enjoyable months for catfishing at Lake Marion. […]

Bragging Board
Bragging Board

October 2026 Bragging Board

Brian Cope

Here’s the Carolina Sportsman Magazine Bragging Board from the October 2026 issue… […]

trout
Blue Collar Fly Fishing

One of those days

Mike Watts

We’ve all had “one of those days,” and they often come when the author is fly fishing for trout. […]

October Digital
General

October 2026 Digital Issue is now online

Brian Cope

The October 2026 Digital Issue of Carolina Sportsman Magazine is now available. […]

21-point buck
Deer

Austin Mangum wins September Bag-A-Buck

Brian Cope

Austin Mangum of Berea, NC won the September Bag-A-Buck Contest for the 21-point buck he killed in Granville County, NC on Sept. 14, 2026. […]

Lake Murray
Crappie

Hit Lake Murray’s brush for fall crappie

Brian Cope

As Lake Murray’s water temperature cools down in October, Capt. Brad Taylor of Taylor Outdoors said the crappie fishing gets cranked up. […]

gator
Alligator

Cole Poplin tags giant Santee Cooper gator

Brian Cope

Cole Poplin of Moncks Corner, SC killed a 769-pound alligator that measured 12 feet, 9 inches long at the Santee Cooper lakes. […]

deer
Deer

5 early-season must-haves for deer hunters

Jessica Poston

It’s that time of year again, the time a lot of us have been waiting for, deer season! […]

cubera snapper
Newsletters

Angler catches NC state record cubera snapper

Brian Cope

David Ashman of Mohnton, PA caught North Carolina’s new state record cubera snapper, an 85-pound fish on July 31, 2026. […]

An 8 year old with his 8-point!

Bag a Buck

Grayson Key of Archdale, NC killed an 8-point buck in Rockingham County, NC on Sept. 26, 2026. […]

PENN

PENN Battalion III rod family brings purpose-built performance to saltwater anglers

NEW PRODUCTS

The new PENN Battalion III rod family expands on a new generation carrying the famous Battalion name with a versatile rod lineup. […]

Shrimperor

Berkley Shrimperor: Built to Rule the Water

NEW PRODUCTS

Berkley is giving one of saltwater fishing’s most trusted artificial lures the royal treatment with the introduction of the PowerBait Saltwater Shrimperor. […]

youth

Three youth outdoor writers recognized by SCOPE and Hampton Wildlife Fund

Events & Announcements

The winners of the annual South Carolina Outdoor Press Association’s (SCOPE) Youth Outdoor Writing Competition were announced at the organization’s 2026 awards banquet in Greenwood, SC on October 10th, 2026. […]

buck

Logan Thurlow kills Greeleyville buck

Deer

Logan Thurlow killed this nice buck during a dog drive in Greeleyville, SC on Oct. 3, 2026. […]

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