Bass Fishing
Bass are spread out this month, so fish November patterns
In November, bass spread out a good bit, but you can always find some bass in shallow water, so try these patterns this time of year. […]
Statewide NC
Deer Hunting
Newberry teen reached out and touched big 8-pointer?
A couple of years ago, South Carolina Sportsman featured an incredible story about Bryson Longshore, a 13-year-old Newberry middle-school student who killed a 20-inch, 8-point buck at a cool 600 yards. […]
Hunting
Why are South Carolina’s high tides so high?
South Carolina’s Lowcountry has the highest tides along the south Atlantic coast because of the shape of the coastline. […]
Hunting
Reserve a South Carolina preserve to cure your quail fever
Public hunting preserves dot the South Carolina landscape, giving everyone access to quail hunts within reasonable driving distances. […]
Deer Hunting
Getting a deer’s attention
When deer season opens, once-desolate hunting grounds become overrun by hunters on a frequent basis. Whether checking trail cams, erecting tree stands, scouting or hunting, disturbances will quickly change the natural patterns of deer. […]
Deer Hunting
Sometimes, being upwind of deer is your best bet to tag one
One of the first lessons hunters learn is how good a deer’s senses are. Their senses of smell, hearing and sight are what helps them get from place to place without getting into a dangerous situation.
Deer Hunting
Moon phase ‘app’ aids deer hunters
Some hunters don’t believe moon phases affect deer and fish movements, but with years of experience, deer hunters Jon Tilley and Steve Burnette are convinced the moon influences whitetail ramblings. […]
Deer Hunting
Age bucks correctly without doing any ground checking
As deer age, their bodies show it, so looking at their bodies instead of their racks will allow you to get a good estimate of how old a buck is. […]
Deer Hunting
The snort-wheeze is an effective call in the deer woods
The “snort-wheeze” is an effective call when used properly in the deer woods, but use it sparingly and approriately. […]
Deer Hunting
Soft, subtle sounds are the key to making effective bleats and grunts when targeting a big buck
Steve Cobb, a Hunter Specialties pro staffer from Union, S.C., said that the specific manner of grunts and bleats hinges on where he’s hunting. […]