Statewide NC Archives - Page 208 of 633

Coon hounds and hunters do not negatively affect deer hunting on a piece of property, SCDNR has reported.

Coon hounds, deer hunters shouldn’t be at odds

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has conducted a study entitled “The Impact of Sport Raccoon Hunting on Deer movement and Deer hunting Success.” […]

PHOENIX 721 Pro XP

Jerry Dilsaver

The Phoenix 721 Pro XP has developed a following and become a staple with bass fishermen nationwide. […]

Fire breaks provide more than just protection against a runaway prescribed burn.

Maintained fire breaks and openings provide excellent habitat

Jeff Burleson

Prescribed fire provides valuable benefits for both wildlife and forests, but the fire itself is not the only beneficial result. […]

SKEETER ZX250

Jerry Dilsaver

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. […]

Coyotes are especially vulnerable to electronic calls on winter nights because they are constantly looking for food.

Electronic calls improve chances of taking predators under the moonlight

Jeff Burleson

For the past decade, the presence of coyotes has increased pressure on native game species in every corner of the Carolinas. […]

Darcy Hill locates pools deep in the marsh and backs of creeks where redfish can be isolated at dead low tide, and she catches plenty of fish there.

High and dry isn’t necessarily bad in fishing for winter reds

Justin Kiser

With winter redfish often moving as far back as they can in creeks to avoid predation from porpoises, they sometimes find themselves trapped in little backwater pools by the receding tide. […]

You’re going to get wet if you fish from a kayak, so take precautions during the winter by dressing correctly.

Winter paddling primer

Phillip Gentry

February is a deterrent to a lot of anglers regardless of the craft used simply because of the cold weather. […]

Turkey hunters can attend a series of seminars around North Carolina over the next seven weeks to better prepare themselves for the spring gobbler season, which begins in mid-April.

Commission, NWTF will hold turkey hunting seminars across North Carolina

NCWRC Release

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the National Wild Turkey Federation are offering 16 free turkey hunting seminars across North Carolina in March and April before spring gobbler season arrives. […]

A House bill has been introduced that would change U.S. fuel standards and stop the expansion of E-15.

House gets bill to overhaul Renewable Fuel Standards, kill E-15 expansion

Jerry Dilsaver

A bipartisan coalition of members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation on Feb. 4 to overhaul the current Renewable Fuel Standard regulations and its outdated ethanol mandates. […]

LIVETARGET's BaitBall lures present fish with images of a number of tiny baitfish swimming in a tight school, the same concept that's made Alabama rigs productive and popular.

Are BaitBalls the next step in “multiple baitfish” presentations?

Brian Cope

Shad, minnows and other baitfish are present in lakes, ponds, and rivers all over the Carolinas, and each spawning baitfish can lay 10s of thousands of eggs annually. […]