Deer Hunting

Start early for early bucks

In the Carolinas, deer season starts early, especially for hunters in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where Aug. 15 is the kickoff. Hunters need to sweat it out in the middle of the summer to get stands ready and prepare their hunting areas. Good preparations well before the season opens should be a priority for hunters looking to score big. […]

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Photo contest helps preserve N. C. coastal benefits

North Carolina is home to some of the most diverse marine environments on the Atlantic Coast. From the elegant red drum tailing in the shallow marshes to the giant sand tiger sharks dwelling on the deep ship wrecks, North Carolina’s marine ecosystems are truly amazing. However, as beautiful as they may be, they are equally fragile. […]

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How to catch more flounder when it’s hot

Summer is in full swing, and so is the flounder bite up and down the coast of both Carolinas. And when the flounder bite is as hot as it has been lately, most anyone can toss out a mud minnow, reel it in slowly, and catch a flatfish, as long as they happen across the right spot. But a few tips can help anglers increase their chances and improve their catch rates […]

Fishing

Mixing fuels is a no-no

Chris White of Awendaw looked at his brother-in-law, excited about fishing after seeing trip photos for days, and said, “Just kick back and relax. We’ve got about a 15-minute ride to the fishing hole, and the weather, the tide — everything is just right. We’re going to wear the fish out.”  […]

Fishing

Fillet and donate is great

Fishermen concerned with the quality of the data used by N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries biologists to monitor fish stocks have been given a way to put their money where their mouths are — and there’s really no money required.

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