Backlashes
MFC hatches dubious plot to rebuild specks
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission made another astoundingly bad decision Nov. 22, ignoring state law in favor of the wants of a handful of strike netters who target speckled trout. […]
Statewide NC
Deer Hunting
Delaware man wins fourth Trail Cam contest
Three daytime trail cam photos made it into the finals for SouthCarolinaSportsman.com readers to vote on during a three day period. When the sun went down on the fourth month of the contest, the photo submitted by Delaware’s Duane Gray titled “Afternoon reflections” and showing a buck crossing a creek and was selected as the winner of the Sportsman prize pack and one-year free subscription. […]
Fishing
Proper release is more than just a ‘throw-back’
One of my pet peeves is with fishermen who release fish, but handle them so poorly the fish are often injured and may not survive. […]
Featured Story
Curtain duck hunting blinds
Many hunters place curtain blinds in the same category as sink boxes, but that is not accurate. […]
Deer Hunting
Climb for late-season bucks
Bill Cline’s strategy is one that relies completely on climbing stands. […]
Featured
Feds won’t go through with bottom-fishing closure
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council voted unanimously at its Dec. 6-10 meeting in New Bern, N.C., to eliminate the 5,000 or so square miles of ocean that was scheduled to be closed to all bottom-fishing, in part because of a promising report about the status red snapper. […]
Events & Announcements
Magazine now available digitally
It’s easier than ever to pick up a copy of North Carolina Sportsman. In fact, you never have to leave your house, office or camp because issues can be purchased right from your computer, smart phone or mobile device. […]
Deer Hunting
Provide sanctuaries and minimize intrusion
One of the most-important facets of keeping and growing quality deer on any property is providing areas where deer are safe from harm and human intrusion. […]
Featured Story
Feds extend closure of red snapper fishing in South Atlantic
The NOAA Fisheries Service has implemented Amendment 17A to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan, extending the indefinite closure of the red snapper fishery off North Carolina and several other South Atlantic states. […]
Featured Story
Feds extend closure of red snapper fishing in South Atlantic
The NOAA Fisheries Service has implemented Amendment 17A to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan, extending the indefinite closure of the red snapper fishery off North Carolina and several other South Atlantic states. […]