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Zink’s Z-Combo Mouth Call

The Z-Combo Mouth Call, the latest addition from Zink Calls, is an innovative two-reed version of the popular “combo-cut” design favored by many hunters, which is half “cutter” and half “split V”. […]

Two bills are set to have a big impact on coyotes and deer, but South Carolina's outdoorsmen are waiting to see if the measures will pass.

Can coyotes pay off? Will deer tags pass?

Dan Kibler

South Carolina’s state legislature has gotten 2016 off on an interesting foot, putting into play a very unique measure aimed at reducing the population of coyotes in the Palmetto State. At the same time, it knocked down one attempt to revamp the management of whitetail deer. […]

Vero Vellini Rifle Slings

North Carolina Sportsman

Vero Vellini announced that three of its popular Classic Air Cushion rifle slings, crafted for maximum wear and durability, will now be offered in the Realtree Max-5 camouflage pattern. […]

Bass pro Shane Lehew of Mooresville said spawning fish are not always easy pickings, but they will bite under the right circumstances.

For North Carolina bass fishermen, April is time to get ready for bed

Ronnie Moore

Anglers see it, bass feel it and nature signals the change. The sun and warmer temperatures are here, and that means bass are headed to the bank to commence the yearly spawn. […]

Cover: April 2016 (NC)

North Carolina Sportsman

Bass fishing swings into prime time this month, with action that’s tough to beat on Shearon Harris Lake south of Raleigh and Lake Waccamaw in the state’s southeastern corner. […]

Big, old gobblers need special care and calling to bring them under the gun.

Tough tom tactics for South Carolina toms

Pete Rogers

As the morning began to brighten, the sounds of a new day started to emerge. Crickets faded into chirps from chickadees. […]

Make sure you’re well-concealed when you sit down to call a turkey. Otherwise, he’ll bust you.

Turkey Q&A: North Carolina turkey hunting experts share their secrets

Bruce Ingram

Turkey hunters like to think they know what they’re doing, but is such always the case? To answer that question, as well as five others, a handful of North Carolina’s best turkey hunters spoke on the subject. […]

Taking the high ground is a great tactic when you’re trying to call in a gobbler, especially in the Midlands and Upstate.

Have a be-attitude about turkey hunting

Terry Madewell

Turkey hunting is a character-building sport where creativity and adaptation in the heat of battle determine success or failure or any given hunt. If a hunter adapts successfully, a gobbler may be tagged. […]

A big North Carolina gobbler gets ready to strut his stuff for an admiring hen.

2016 North Carolina turkey season preview

Craig Holt

Hunters may remember with satisfaction the spring of 2016 because turkey season might wind up being one of the best in North Carolina history. […]

Jigs are great for bass fishing this time of year, but which jigs are the right ones to use?

Jigs are great bass lures, but they are not all created equal

Dan Kibler

Jigs are a favorite big-fish bait for many bass fishermen, and there are plenty of options when it comes to the choice of shape and size of the lead-and-rubber lures. […]