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Wildlife, saltwater are in NC’s OZ

Poor politicians. Even though most of us consider them lower on the popularity rung than polecats at a church social, they want us to vote for them in November. […]

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted not to relax regulations concerning the management of deer farms as far as elk or whitetail deer are concerned, but it will allow expansion of farms where other species, including red deer (above), axis deer and fallow deer, can be raised.

Commission votes to continue restrictions on farm raised elk, whitetails

Craig Holt

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission slowed a concerted push to create more deer pens in North Carolina at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday in Raleigh, voting to allow new farms to be built for axis, fallow and red deer – but not for whitetail deer and elk. […]

A number of rivers in North Carolina hold good populations of smallmouth bass, even some that aren’t in the mountains proper.

Look to river smallmouth

Bill Howard

The river water was clear and flowing smoothly. The paddle downstream was easy. The sandy bottom, highlighted with dark rocks, provided the perfect backdrop to spot the silhouettes of the fish swimming in the breaks. […]

Speckled trout will fall for a MirrOlure in the surf as easily as in the backwaters if you make a few adjustments to the bait.

Take that MirrOlure on a trip to the surf for specks

Dusty Wilson

MirrOlures are great for catching speckled trout in the surf. […]

Speckled trout are suckers for MirrOlures in the backwaters or in the surf, but there are a few adjustments you can make that will increase your catch rate.

Make that MirrOlure work on specks as colder weather moves them into the surf

Dusty Wilson

Hard-bodied baits such as MirrOlures have long been celebrated for their effectiveness in the backwaters of our coastal fisheries, however, they are just as deadly in the surf zone. […]

Greenville's Dale Samples killed this 160-pound black bear with archery equipment.

Greenville hunter takes bear with archery equipment

Phillip Gentry

In what will probably be remembered as one of the more dismal bear seasons in recent memory, Dale Samples of Greenville can hold his head high after taking a 160-pound bruin by bow on Sunday, Oct. 19. […]

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will vote Thursday on a proposal that might ease restrictions on rules managing penned-in deer and add to the chances of North Carolina's deer herd being infected with Chronic Wasting Disease.

Commission faced with big decision Thursday on state’s deer farms

Craig Holt

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will meet today and on Thursday morning in Raleigh to discuss a number of issues involving fish and wildlife in the state, but none is likely to be bigger than a proposal that would increase the number of deer farms. […]

SCDNR is offering a shooting-sports team program for schools across the state.

SCDNR offers team shotgun-shooting program for state schools

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces a new shooting sports opportunity for Palmetto State schools. […]

According to creator Clyde Folse, the scent will remain on the little soft plastic strips for two or three years.

The Crappie Psychic

Don Shoopman

There were days as recently as this summer that a 51-year-old Raceland outdoorsman returned from a sac-a-lait (crappie) fishing trip and removed a secret weapon on his tube jig about a mile from the boat ramp. […]

A crankbait is the No. 1 tool to catch plenty of October bass.

Crank up an October bass

David Fritts

If you love to bass fish, especially if you love to throw a crankbait like I do, you can’t get enough of October. It is probably the best month of the year to have a big, diving plug tied on to the end of your line if you’re a North Carolina fisherman. […]