Bass Fishing
Jerk a knot in him – follow this expert’s tips on jerkbait fishing in the fall
When you talk to bass fishermen about fishing a jerkbait, they talk about the early spring, prespawn period when the water is cold. […]
Statewide NC
Inshore Fishing
The stuff we really need
Let’s face it. Kayakers are on par with just about anyone when it comes to “stuff”. The late George Carlin did a comedy routine about stuff; it was spot on. […]
Featured
Turkey harvest numbers down again
Times have been tough on turkey hunters in recent years and results from the 2015 turkey harvest indicate that pattern did not change this past spring. […]
Fishing
Stanley’s Ribbit Runt
Ann Thomasson Wilson knows a good artificial lure when she sees one. […]
Events & Announcements
NCWRC announces some gill-net closures, reopening of some game lands
The NCWRC recently announced estuarine waters in several areas have been closed to anchored gill nets because of unacceptably high interactions with sea turtles. […]
Featured
Catching catfish with live bream
It’s the biggest myth concerning fish and game laws ever told. I’ve heard it my whole life. I first heard it when I was a teenager, and I knew it was wrong then. […]
Deer Hunting
Aging a buck on the hoof
Many hunters have been in their deer stand and “something” steps into a field or shooting lane. The typical scenario is a buck on the prowl, usually at a considerable distance and in low light conditions. The hunter’s eyes immediately go to the rack. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunting regulations in South Carolina facing big change
New deer regulations are coming to South Carolina, and most hunters agree that this is long overdue. While the new regulations have not yet been enacted, or even completely decided upon, you can bet that the 2016 deer season will come with rules that are vastly different than what South Carolina hunters have ever seen. […]
Fishing
High-tech developments haven’t changed sonar basics
Current-generation sonar units show the underwater world with a level of realism fishermen could only dream of 30 or 40 years ago. […]
Deer Hunting
You’re in the clear
Clearing access to your tree stand is an often-overlooked details that can make a difference when it’s time to hunt. […]