Bass Fishing
How to boat multiple bass species in December
December is a great month to fish for largemouth and striped bass in North Carolina. […]
Statewide NC
Deer Hunting
Desperation time? Try man drives for deer
In some parts of the country, deer drives, also sometimes known as “pushes” or “man drives,” are common, but in the Carolinas, man drives should be undertaken only in a few special circumstances. […]
Offshore Fishing
Add color to your marine electronic world
Anglers looking for livebottom, or any type of offshore structure, know how important it is to have good electronics in finding a good fishing hole. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Minnow size can be crucial in cold weather
Cold water does inhibit the aggressiveness of crappie in terms of the bite, and lure and bait presentations must be on target. Limits of slabs can be caught when an angler give crappie what they want. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Get the drop on winter crappie
On many lakes, very definable contour changes exist where a flat drops into a river or large creek channel. During the winter, targeting this fine line, a mere few feet wide, can be the key to catching a lot of crappie. […]
Deer Hunting
Mow, plow last strips for doves
Even though dove season’s popularity is centers on Labor Day weekend, the late season can offer hunters fantastic wing-shooting when the weather puts hunters in long-sleeved camo. […]
Deer Hunting
Mineral supplements can provide whitetail deer with important nutrients
While learning how to manage local deer herds for hunters and landowners, Danny Buxton of Smoaks and his close friend, Jordan Patrick, began experimenting to come up with a supplement that would provide deer with essential vitamins and minerals during their critical stages of development. […]
Deer Hunting
Tips for taking December deer
Nick House has no misgivings about hunting in December because fewer hunters are applying pressure to deer in his local area. […]
Deer Hunting
Dress up for cold hunting weather
Perhaps the most important element of hunting in cold weather is knowing how to dress. Layering is critical for success in the cold. […]
Deer Hunting
Don’t forget brassicas for late-season deer
Kip Adams of QDMA said some of the best foods for late-season deer are brassicas and soybeans. Most hunters in the Carolinas give up on soybeans after the beans turn brown, and Adams said this is a mistake. […]