Backlashes
A new spirit? End politics on North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Something ordinary, but nonetheless troubling, happened July 7 when the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission met in Raleigh. […]
Statewide NC
Freshwater Fishing
Lying in wait…Early September is tough, but later is great
There’s no month that can be tougher on bass fishermen than September, but fortunately, there’s no month when bass can change as much as they do from Labor Day until the approach of October. […]
Hunting
Millennium M100R Camo
Come fall, you have to be serious to be successful in the deer woods. One of the most important elements to your success is the equipment you choose to take you there. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Thrift bags 2 FLW checksFive other NC pros also finish in money
Brian Thrift of Shelby finished in the money in two FLW Tour events over the past six weeks, while Brent Long of Cornelius, Chris Baumgarner of Gastonia, Brian Travis of Concord and Matt Arey of Shelby all took home checks in one of the two events. […]
Greener Pastures
Annuals and perennials: Both have a role in food-plot dynamics
Food plots should play an important role in any wildlife-management scenario, and they should include annual and perennial sources. […]
Geese
‘Pinching’ early season geese: Paddling can get you plenty of chances
When the prospect of writing a paddling column was tossed around, one of the stipulations was for it to cover both fishing and hunting opportunities from a paddled boat. […]
Fishing Tournaments
Big stripers take the cake: Midlands Club holds two tournaments
The Midlands Striper Club held tournaments on June 11 on Lake Murray and July 9 on Clarks Hill Lake, and TeamCatchall came away with first- and third-place finishes. […]
Freshwater Fishing
When it gets tough…Pick your spots, and be especially stealthy
Fishing conditions haven’t been ideal this summer. Week-long stretches of 90-degree temperatures, coupled with too little rain, have had a detrimental impact on many trout streams. […]
High Tides and Tall Tails
With baited breath…Use the right tools, get the best live bait
It amazes me sometimes when I talk to fishermen and suggest trying live bait for targeting a certain fish, and the response is, “I’d really like to, but there’s no where around here that sells it.” […]
Fishing
Protect your electronics investment
There is a list of risks I won’t take with my electronics, and it starts with leaving them installed while trailering to and from the launching ramp. […]