Deer Hunting
The history of moon tables and how to calculate them
Anglers and hunters should keep a close eye on solunar tables. […]
Statewide NC
Alligator
WMAs and gators
Most alligator hunting is done on large tracts of public land such as lakes and rivers, but not specifically designated as a WMA. But Patty Castine, the SCDNR’s lottery hunt coordinator, said two WMAs do have specific alligator hunts. […]
Deer Hunting
Hybrid lock-on stands
Until the last few years, hunters who used lock-on style stands were limited to hanging one stand in one location, and that stand was likely affixed for the season. […]
Deer Hunting
Essentials for hunting from portable stands
It is important to recognize the risk in hunting from an elevated stand. Hunters should always maintain tethering by use of a lineman’s belt or lifeline with a prussic knot when ascending and descending trees. […]
Deer Hunting
Trail cameras change hunting tactics
Mike Seamster of the Caswell community of Providence, considers himself a “general” whitetail deer hunter who isn’t enamored of trophy antlers. […]
Hunting
Continuing Ed: a big aid
Beyond the limits and regulations set by the state wildlife agencies, landowners and hunters can go a step further to promote habitat and wildlife management on their own lands. […]
Deer Hunting
Tips for bagging a pre-rut deer
Whitetail deer, particularly bucks, use their noses to avoid danger, and to find food and girlfriends. Scent knowledge is never more important to them than during the pre-rut period. […]
Hunting
Wildlife Habitat Improvement: Eastern North Carolina’s White Oak Ranch
White Oak Ranch is a private hunt club that has operated in North Carolina’s Edgefield and Bertie counties for well over 20 years. […]
Deer Hunting
You’ve shot a buck, now how do you find it?
Follow these tips to track a deer that didn’t drop on the spot. […]
Deer Hunting
Validate lunar movements with trail cameras
Deer hunting over the past century has gone through little few changes, with the exception of the last 30 years. Even though the number of hunters has remained relatively stable, the technology has improved deer hunters’ odds. […]