Bass Fishing
Jocassee now a top ‘spot’ spot
Lake Jocassee has long been a desirable destination for big fish of several species; now anglers can add spotted bass to the list. […]
Statewide NC
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Legislators override vetoes of South Carolina Conservation Bank funds
Pushed by a loud outcry from environmentalists, conservationists, and hunters and fishermen from across the state, the South Carolina Senate and House voted to override Gov. Nikki Haley’s vetoes of funding for the S.C. Conservation Bank on June 30. […]
Featured
Volunteers needed for summer turkey survey
Volunteers are needed to help determine just how successful the turkey nesting has been, the, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced yesterday (June 30). […]
Events & Announcements
New commissioners named, but may not start work for a while
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will have a number of new commissioners begin work this summer – three appointed by Gov. Beverly Perdue and four each by Senate Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg) – but not necessarily at the commission’s next meeting, scheduled for July 7.
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Deer Hunting
State antler records remain at high level this year
The most recent round of white-tailed deer antler scoring conducted by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources revealed 211 new records, including 2 Boone and Crockett qualifiers. […]
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Cover: July 2011 (NC)
Bump a bucktail along the bottom this month, and you’ll likely be rewarded with a doormat flounder. […]
Featured
Fish for Free in North Carolina’s Public Waters on July 4
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding the public that July 4 is a “free fishing day” in North Carolina when everyone — residents and non-residents — can fish in all public waters, including coastal waters, from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., without purchasing a fishing license.
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Fishing
A wireless kill switch never gets in your way
Here’s a hassle-free substitute for that kill-switch lanyard you stopped wearing because it was always in the way. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Walser scores big payday in Kerr Lake BFL
Robert Walser of Lexington won the May 7 BFL North Carolina Division tournament on Kerr Lake with a 5-fish limit that weighed 14 pounds, 12 ounces. […]
Fishing
Get on the move. Be ready to follow July bass
July can be a really good month for bass fishermen in North Carolina, but the one thing you need to understand is that you definitely can’t fish the same way the last of the month that you fished the first of the month. […]