Backlashes
NCSU ponders making Hofmann Forest error
Around 4 a.m. one cold November day in the 1950s, my father got me out of bed. I was ordered to dress for being outside. […]
Statewide NC
Hunting
Squirrel Skinner
Dressing your game can be cumbersome and very time consuming if a mistake is made. […]
Content
Get a move on! South Carolina deer are on the move this month; it’s your job to intercept them
Deer movement in South Carolina can occasionally be predictable, but those times are few and seldom last long, especially if deer get pressure from hunters. […]
Bass Fishing
Learn the basics before you invest heavily in hand-carved crankbaits
Fishermen should be as demanding as professional baseball players in choosing their lumber for their sport. […]
Deer of the Year
Davie County giant may rank as high as No. 2 archery non-typicals
Todd Lowe of Mocksville likes the ninth month — a lot. Three years ago, on Sept. 27, 2011, he arrowed the No. 3 non-typical whitetail buck ever taken by an Ohio archer, a 26-pointer that tallied 224 4/8 inches. […]
Deer Hunting
It’s seven deadly sins if you don’t carry these items in your deer-hunting pack
Veteran hunters who venture into the woods during deer season typically have a routine they follow that includes the gear they rely on, especially when hunting from an elevated stand or climbing tree stand. […]
Featured
NCDMF treading water on JEA, waiting for approval from top government officials
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has yet to act on an item in the 2014 state budget, apparently because it hasn’t gotten the green light from higher-ups in the government, all of whom have received a letter from 10 Republican legislators asking them to delay action. […]
Bass Fishing
September: moving month
Golfers on the pro tour call Saturday “moving day” because it’s the day you’d better make a move if you want to contend for the tournament title. […]
Inshore Fishing
Kayaks are great for gigging flounder
Flounder gigging is a great way to spend time outdoors after the sun goes down, but many people overlook kayaks as watercraft to do it from. […]
Deer Hunting
Regulation change is a good one for disabled-sportsman hunts
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has implemented a much-needed change to its popular Tier III permit hunts, allowing for “backup” hunters to take the place of hunters who are drawn for the special hunts but are unable to attend. […]