Fishing
Clean your displays inside and out
Who hasn’t mistaken the shadow of a water spot on an LCD screen for a fish, waypoint or radar target? […]
Statewide NC
Deer Hunting
Preseason checklist can eliminate early bow season problems
As a bowhunter, there are a few things I check before shooting my bow for the first time each year. A quick inspection can mean the difference between a smooth transition to the early bow season or bow repair. […]
Gamefish Bill
Gamefish bill sponsor laments fate of his legislation
Rep. Darrell McCormick (R-Yadkin), former co-chair of the state legislature’s 16-member Committee on Marine Resources, said his attempt to keep the gamefish-status bill (H 353) alive was the toughest legislative battle he’s ever faced, and he was taken aback by the lack of support of several key members of his own party. […]
Featured
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission sets early migratory bird seasons
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has approved the season dates for dove and other webless migratory game birds, as well as September seasons for Canada geese and teal.
Shooting hours for all species are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset. Dove hunters should make special note that shooting hours for doves this year will begin one-half hour before sunrise for the entire season, including opening day. This is a significant change from previous seasons, when shooting began at noon.
Featured
NCDMF studying how shrimp trawl bycatch may be affecting decline of gray trout, croaker
North Carolina once had enough gray trout and croaker to support robust recreational and commercial harvests, but over the past decade, those populations have slipped. […]
Events & Announcements
Deer preview in August issue of North Carolina Sportsman is a must read
North Carolina Sportsman’s August issue will be on newsstands within a day or two; deer hunters across the state should pick up a copy and learn what the upcoming season has to offer. […]
Events & Announcements
August issue of South Carolina Sportsman highlights upcoming deer season
The August issue of South Carolina Sportsman should be on newsstands in the next day or two, and it should be a must read for deer hunters interested in knowing how the state’s herd is doing and what area you might choose to target this year. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
‘Live’ is best part of bait
Many fishermen have a fascination with using live minnows or smaller fish for bait. […]
Freshwater Fishing
’Spray’ for summer bugs
Summer is the season for bugs: grasshoppers, ants, crickets, inchworms and beetles. Just about any insect that crawls, flies or hops is prime fare for trout. […]
Greener Pastures
Eliminate the ‘sun hogs’
If deer, ducks and turkeys could talk, they would quickly thank diligent land managers for preparing tasty buffets — until the hunting season, anyway. […]