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Wild hogs are in all of South Carolina’s counties, largely because of relocation by hunters.

Wild hog facts

Wild hogs are not native to South Carolina or any part of North America; they are descendants of European domestic hogs that escaped or were released as far back as the early Spanish explorers. […]

Because some bullets may have received double powder charges, Winchester is recalling two lots of .22 long-rifle ammo.

Winchester issues nationwide recall for .22 long-rifle ammo

From News Reports

Winchester is recalling two lots of M*22 long rifle 40 grain black copper-plated ammo because they might contain double powder charges, according to a press release. […]

Bridgett Howard of the Jackson Kayaks fishing team prefers a retractable dog leash system paired with a length of chain to hold her boat steady.

Palmetto Paddlers have one thing in common — human-powered means of locomotion. Regardless of how you get there, boat positioning — which doesn’t always include coming to a complete stop — can mean the difference between getting on the fish and being out in dead space. […]

Banana water lily is a great aquatic plant to help jump-start a moist-soil management program.

Get ducks and keep them

Jeff Burleson

Each fall and winter, flooded areas along the eastern seaboard get bombarded by the annual migration of waterfowl, and duck hunters are always on the prowl for new ways to get more birds into shooting range. […]

Wearing a PFD while on the water, especially during the winter, could be the difference between an uncomfortable dunking and a life-threatening situation.

Don’t let the cold get you

Jerry Dilsaver

As we begin to have those stretches of nice weather that usually come every February, more and more fishermen will develop severe cases of cabin fever; the only known cure is a fishing trip. […]

Hundreds of dead speckled trout can be seen under the ice on the Pungo River near along US 264 near Leechville.

Speckled trout fishing closed after massive cold-stun kill

Jerry Dilsaver

Last week’s winter storm that hit North Carolina added more victims on Monday, as a widespread cold-stun kill of speckled trout caused the executive director of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries to suspend all commercial and recreational harvest of through June 15. […]