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Trey Fitts' big 8-point buck had 11.5-inch tines, a 20-inch inside spread and 9.5-inch brown tines. The buck weighed 200 pounds on the hoof when it was killed in Lee County on Nov. 2.

Late, But Right on Time

Another fine trophy buck has made a terrible mistake — stepping out in front of Trey Fitts of Lugoff late in the afternoon of Nov. 2. […]

Cody Whittle’s 9-point buck was judged by SCDNR personnel to have been 5-1/2 years old when it was killed on a draw hunt at the Webb Center on Oct. 30. The buck is a shoo-in for the South Carolina record book, scoring in the high 130s.

Big Webb Whitetail

Jeff Dennis

Cody Whittle of Leesville had little idea what was in store for him on his draw hunt at the Webb Wildlife Center. […]

Darryl Smith of Rock Hill has put his clients on 17 world record fish — most of them line-class, youth or age-group — since he started concentrating on catching big flathead, blue and channel catfish.

There was a time when Rock Hill’s Darryl Smith was a true sportsman and guide for all seasons. He guided deer and turkey hunters, bass and striper fishermen, and he was about as versatile a guide as you could find. […]

It’s No Bull

Jeff Dennis

Capt. Todd Stamps had just returned from a trip to Brazil for peacock bass and black piranha, armed with a pocketful of TBS jigs manufactured by a fishing buddy of his in Florida. […]

A sportsman’s wish list for ’08

Dan Kibler

People make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions but rarely keep them. Those resolutions come on the heels of the Christmas “wish lists” that bring joy to people, especially retailers. […]

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will propose closing striped bass season at inland and joint waters of the Cape Fear River during its January public hearings.

WRC to Propose Some Controversial Changes

From News Reports

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has scheduled its annual January public hearings to present proposed changes in hunting, fishing and trapping laws to sportsmen.
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The winter fishery for bluefin tuna is a vital part of the coastal economy of North Carolina.

Bluefin Tuna Meeting Scheduled for Dec. 18 in Morehead City

From News Reports

Commercial and recreational anglers are invited to attend a public meeting in Morehead City to discuss the upcoming Atlantic Bluefin tuna fishery. […]

Amendment 15A to the Snowy Grouper FMP will determine long-term rebuilding plans for overfished stocks of snowy grouper (pictured above), black sea bass and red porgy.

Council Approves Amendment to Rebuild Fish Stocks

From News Reports

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council approved stock rebuilding plans for three economically important species found in the snapper grouper management complex during its recent meeting in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. […]

Taking oyster shells to collection sites like this one will help provide habitat for oysters in the future.

Recycling Oyster Shells Helps Refurbish Shellfish Grounds

From News Reports

Recycling oyster shells provides S.C. Department of Natural Resources an opportunity to refurbish shellfish grounds with local shells for new generations of oysters to grow. […]

Oyster shell recycling stations, like the collection site above, are spread across the N.C. coast and in several inland counties. For a list of the locations, visit www.ncdmf.net.

Oyster Shell Recycling Program Grows Shellfish and Finfish

Jerry Dilsaver

It would be a good program with any of the results, but the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) Oyster Shell Recycling Program is a triple winner as it provides habitat and refuge for both oysters and fish, plus the oysters filter the water and keep it cleaner for a healthier environment. […]