Fishing
One size doesn’t fit all
Every now and then, as I poke along through life, I’m hit with small blasts of clarity. […]
Statewide NC
Featured
Hold onto that hard-earned money; make your own downrigger
With striped bass, hybrid bass, spotted bass and white bass in many North Carolina lakes, downriggers have become standard equipment to get baits down to these open-water fish, but they aren’t a poor-man’s fishing tool, with most systems costing more than $200. […]
Events & Announcements
Commission postpones four public meetings because of weather
Due to anticipated inclement weather across North Carolina, a handful of public meetings scheduled for discussion of fishery and wildlife issues have been postponed, but a meeting to discuss the replacement of an important buoy off Wrightsville Beach will remain on schedule for Tuesday night. […]
Fishing
PHOENIX 721 Pro XP
The Phoenix 721 Pro XP has developed a following and become a staple with bass fishermen nationwide. […]
Hunting
Maintained fire breaks and openings provide excellent habitat
Prescribed fire provides valuable benefits for both wildlife and forests, but the fire itself is not the only beneficial result. […]
Fishing
SKEETER ZX250
The Skeeter ZX250 is one of the latest in line of thoroughbred bass boats being produced by the company that began in the East Texas town of Marshall in 1948. […]
Hunting
Electronic calls improve chances of taking predators under the moonlight
For the past decade, the presence of coyotes has increased pressure on native game species in every corner of the Carolinas. […]
Fishing
STRATOS 189 VLO
The Stratos 189 VLO is a tournament-ready craft that is big on features and standard equipment, which makes it an even bigger value. […]
Fishing
BULLET 22SF
Bass and inland fishermen have been familiar with the performance and design features of Bullet Boats for several decades. […]
Hog Hunting
Hit hogs with the right punch
Many ammunition manufacturers are developing special ammo designed for taking hogs because of their expansion and a growing interest in hunting them. […]