Statewide NC Archives - Page 191 of 633

Boss gobblers won’t allow interlopers in their territory and often come at a fast pace to the decoy setup.

To decoy or not to decoy

Marshall Collette never uses decoys in the morning but employs them almost exclusively at fields in the afternoon and evening. […]

No matter what kind of shotgun you use during turkey season, test it with several different shotshell loads so you’ll know how it performs with a gobbler 40 yards from the end of the barrel.

Turkey hunters can be successfully using many varieties and gauges of shotguns, even archery equipment, but most hunters stick to scatterguns because they offer a better chance of success and can be fitted to different hunting approaches. […]

The author caught this big spawning female in the shallows.

The many stages of May

Dustin Wilks

Bass have a whole lot going on in the spring. Spawning, fishing pressure and rising water temperatures all contribute to when and where you can catch fish. […]

Decreases in the size of South Carolina's deer herd have a lot of hunters asking, "Where have our deer gone?"

Decrease in deer herd caused by three factors, SCDNR biologist says

Terry Madewell

Since 2002, the deer harvest in South Carolina has dropped dramatically, more than 36 percent, causing many hunters to ask why and what’s being done. […]

Joel Richardson can change out crankbaits quickly and easily because of the way he organizes his tackle and lures.

Organized tackle makes for better days on the water, bass guide says

Craig Holt

Successful anglers have several common characteristics, but one of the most important is organization. […]

The author caught this nice crappie at an Upstate Kayak Fishing Club event this spring.

Pull out that big club

Phillip Gentry

One of the questions most-often asked by kayak anglers new to the sport or new to an area is “How can I get started?” or “How can I connect with other kayak anglers and learn how and where to fish?” […]

Second generation Cool Breeze high performance shirts, which are available in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve models, feature moisture-activated cooling technology that will keep you cool and comfortable all summer long.

Cool Breeze just got cooler

Patrick Bonin

There’s a new Cool Breeze blowing in, and it will definitely keep you comfortable all summer long. […]

Carter McNeil of Abbeville H.S. was named to Bassmaster's first High School All-America fishing team.

Abbeville H.S. angler is on Bassmaster’s first High School All-American team

South Carolina Sportsman

A South Carolina teen is among 12 high school students from 10 states who have been named to the first Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. […]

Bass Fishing

Travelers Rest wins state high-school bass-fishing championship

South Carolina Sportsman

The Travelers Rest High School team of Oakley Connor and Daniel Clark brought a five-bass limit to the scale Sunday weighing 23 pounds, 9 ounces, to win the 2015 South Carolina State High School Fishing Championship on Lake Marion. […]

A lot of North Carolina deer hunters would like to have had a shot at these two does; the 2014-15 harvest was off 18 percent, or 44,000 deer.

Deer harvest is off 18 percent over 2013-14, NCWRC announces

Craig Holt

North Carolina hasn’t experienced back-to-back deer-hunting seasons like 2013-14 and 2014-15 since records have been kept by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. […]