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North Carolina hunters will have a Sept. 6-24 season east of US 17 for teal.

Commission sets seasons for early waterfowl, doves, rails

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has set season dates for doves and other webless migratory game birds, as well as September seasons for Canada geese and teal. […]

Are you ready for an on-the-water emergency? A floating ditch bag can hold everything you need to call and wait for help.

EPIRB plus PLB equals SOS

Allan Tarvid

Standing in ankle-deep water on deck while too far from the shore to see it? Congratulations: You are behind a marine-grade 8 ball. […]

A handful of artificial baits will catch plenty of tarpon every year in Carolina waters.

Check out some Carolina captains’ top tarpon lures

Jeff Burleson

Anglers in the Carolinas get their shot at catching tarpon each year beginning in the summer. While live bait is often used, some target the silver king with artificial lures. These are favorites among several Carolina guides. […]

After dark is a great time to fish for summer largemouth bass -- if you know which lures are the most productive.

Try these top “after-dark” lures for North Carolina bass

Dusty Wilson

If the blistering sun has you running for cover, then bass fishing after dark is for you. William Small, who organizes night tournaments at Falls of the Neuse Lake, targets bass as they transition to the more shallow water from the points and ledges where they spend the daylight hours. […]

Kevin Sneed uses a "bird" teaser in his trolling spread when he's targeting Spanish mackerel and they produce larger fish on the average than spoons.

Flip a “bird” to Spanish mackerel for bigger fish, better success

Craig Holt

Since May, many fishermen have been targeting Spanish mackerel, particularly off the beaches from Oak Island to the South Carolina line, and the good fishing will last into September. If you’re a novice and want to get in on the action – and have a better chance of success – try “teasing” fish with a “bird.”

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Hunting

Nuisance animals: Know the rules

Jeff Burleson

For the landowners across the Carolinas, more than a dozen furbearing animals cause problems to game species, forests, farm fields and other types of wildlife habitat. […]

A big circle hook and a length of heavy, monofilament leader are standard on shark rigs used by kayak fishermen.

Rigging for sharks

Phillip Gentry

Brad Knight has a pretty standard setup for rigging for sharks when fishing from his kayak. It works, and it’s strong — strong enough that he boated a 140-pound class tarpon three years ago while fishing for sharks. […]

Insecticide treatments are often necessary to protect wildlife food plots.

Check plots for insect damage

Jeff Burleson

Warm-season food plots are challenged every day from weedy invaders, over-grazing and insects. Everything wants a piece of a field full of nutritious soils and palatable plants. […]

Put some “pop” in your fishing

Craig Holt

Popping corks have been around for many years, and they are still just as effective as they’ve always been. […]

The Bipartisan Sportsman's Act of 2014, co-sponsored by Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina, was killed in the U.S. Senate last week due to political infighting.

Hagan’s Sportsman’s Bill dies in Senate despite tremendous support

North Carolina Sportsman

The Bipartisan Sportsman’s bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC), died in the U.S. Senate last Thursday, a victim of senators attaching politically charged amendments onto a piece of legislation that got glowing reviews in both houses of Congress and support across-the-board from sportsman’s groups. […]