Greener Pastures
It’s time to invigorate
With winter arriving this month, the bountiful natural foods of fall begin to dwindle. Deer and other wildlife consume the remaining acorns and start seeking out alternative food sources. […]
Statewide NC
Deer Hunting
Big Game Kayakin’
At first blush, the thought of big game — at least where a kayak is concerned — conjures up thoughts of one of those guys who tries to hook up with a marlin or sailfish out in the deep blue off of someplace like Hawaii or Coast Rica where the bluewater is within paddling distance of the beach. […]
Bass Fishing
Black sea bass closure hurts
On Oct. 17, the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council closed the season on black sea bass because the annual recreational catch limit had been met, striking a blow to an already hard-hit bottom-fishing industry. […]
Bass Fishing
Rollin’ slow in December
December is my favorite month for slow-rolling big spinnerbaits for big bass. While our North Carolina bass can be doing just about anything with our wild weather patterns, one thing remains steady: big bass are lazy and always looking for an easy meal. […]
Fishing
On the first day of Christmas
Christmas is coming again, and here is another column with gift ideas for sportsmen. Hopefully these suggestions will be helpful again. […]
Backlashes
Commission drawing fire for being in the right on CWD
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has had stringent rules regarding importing cervids (whitetail deer, elk, moose and fallow deer) into the state for the past eight years. […]
Bass Fishing
Young Guns
Whoever said, “Today’s young people just don’t get it,” hasn’t spent any time with some of North Carolina’s best young bass anglers. […]
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The Stretch Run
By the first of December and the last month of the Palmetto State’s deer season, crisping leaves and frost-covered fields become common visions just after daybreak. […]
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Cover: December 2011 (NC)
Inshore fishing guide Mike Taylor of Swansboro killed this huge main-frame 8-point buck in Alamance County. […]
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Cover: December 2011 (SC)
Guy Kessler’s Barnwell County 12-pointer may measure better the 170 inches and rank among south Carolina’s top 20 bucks all-time. […]