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Don’t complain; get off sidelines

“A lie can go halfway around the world before the truth can put on its shoes.” — Mark Twain

Nothing spreads faster in the outdoors than a good rumor. […]

In his later years, Wayne Bailey liked attending NCWTF banquets and mingling with admirers and looking at wildlife art.

Bailey, Fabled N.C. Turkey Biologist, Dies

Wayne Bailey of Milton, the first wild turkey project leader for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the man credited with beginning the resurgence of the bird in North Carolina, died at Danville, Va., Feb. 27, after a long battle with cancer. […]

Subscribing or renewing to N.C. Sportsman magazine before March 13 will include a pair of tickets to an advance screening of the Paramount Pictures film "Shooter."

Subscribe or Renew by March 13 and See “Shooter” Courtesy of NCS

North Carolina Sportsman

Subscribe or renew your subscription to North Carolina Sportsman by March 13 and you’ll receive a pair of advance screening tickets for the Paramount Pictures film “Shooter” courtesy of North Carolina Sportsman Magazine and Paramount Pictures. […]

Featured Story

Giant smallmouth active on Jocassee

Scott Keepfer

Longtime trout fisherman Larry Essick recently enjoyed a day of fishing at Lake Jocassee that may have opened his eyes to a whole new species — namely, the smallmouth bass. […]

Cover: March 2007 (NC)

North Carolina Sportsman

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to the future of NC’s favorite saltwater fish. […]

Cover: March 2007 (NC) – Freshwater

North Carolina Sportsman

To catch more bass, it’s best to break a big lake down into manageable pieces. […]

This is the author’s favorite handgun — the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum with a 4-inch barrel. It’s chambered for .357 Magnum, but most folks shoot .38 Specials for target practice and load .357 Magnums for self defense and hunting.

Two pistols form the perfect pair

Gordon Hutchinson

If you had to choose only one handgun to keep, which one would it be? […]

Burke County resident Tony Robinson caught this “record” kokanee salmon in Nantahala Lake.

WNC lakes have some odd fish

Robert Satterwhite

Western North Carolina lakes contain a veritable smorgasbord of gamefish, some common to lakes around the state, some found only in high-mountain lakes, and a few that are specific to only a couple of mountain lakes. […]

Fishing

Loran needs our help — again

Jerry Dilsaver

While some readers may not remember Loran C and many don’t remember Loran A, they were the first electronic navigational aids available to recreational boaters. […]

March is a special month and when some of the biggest bass of the season will be caught, particularly at piedmont lakes.

March is end of fishing tunnel

David Fritts

When I’m working the boat-show and fishing-show circuit during the winter months, I can hardly wait for March to arrive. It’s like the light at the end of the fishing tunnel for me. […]