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South Carolina red drum have experienced a tremendous increase in fishing pressure, but DNR biologists said they’re holding up well because more anglers are practicing catch-and-release.

2007 Saltwater Preview

Politicians often start the New Year by delivering a speech about how things have gone and where they would like to see things go. […]

Grubs, live shrimp or mud minnows are good speck bait choices.

Winter of Fish Content

Dan Kibler

When it comes to fishing during February, as inshore guide J.R. Waits said: “You never know. It all depends on the weather. […]

Currents

Everyone who enjoys fishing, boating and hunting at the Santee Cooper Lakes system got an early Christmas present in late December when the company that had planned to launch commercial barges on the lakes and river dropped the idea. […]

S.C. DNR and 4-H will be conducting an introduction to shooting sports field day Saturday February 10.

Shooting Sports Field Day Set Feb. 10 Near Garnett

SCDNR News Release

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina 4-H program will be conducting an introduction to shooting sports field day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Palachucola Shooting Range adjacent to the Webb Wildlife Center near Garnett. […]

Dr. Louis Daniel will follow Preston Pate as the Director of the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries. Pate is retiring and Daniel will assume the Director's duties on February 1.

Daniel Named to State’s Top Fisheries Post

From News Reports

Morehead City – Dr. Louis Daniel has been named as the new director for the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and will begin his new duties Feb. 1.
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The Penn Torque Series is the latest and most innovative addition to their line of International Reels. Penn is now a division of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Acquires Penn Fishing Mfg. Co.

From News Reports

Columbia, South Carolina – Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, a leading manufacturer of fishing rods, reels, fishing line and accessories, announced January 17 the acquisition of Penn Fishing Tackle Mfg. Co. […]

Shoot docks for Wylie crappie

Scott Keepfer

While many outdoorsmen are busy shooting ducks this time of year, Capt. Jerry Neeley busies himself by “shooting docks.” […]

Daniel Stotts, of Browns Summit, with his 22 pounds, 12 ounces state record freshwater drum, caught in Kerr Lake on November 27.

Kerr Lake Yields Yet Another Record Freshwater Drum

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – When it comes to catching really big freshwater drum, Kerr Lake is gaining a reputation as “The place to be”. […]

The NRA Youth Education Summit provides teenagers an expense paid trip to our nation’s capitol for a week-long learning experience on the federal government, 2nd Amendment and the chance to meet other teens who share the same interests.

NRA to Host Youth Education Summit

From News Reports

FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association’s Youth Education Summit (YES) program is gearing up to host another active week for students who want to learn about the U.S. government. […]

Giant sheepshead keeping anglers happy

Scott Keepfer

Charleston-area fishing guide James LaVanway typically concentrates his angling efforts on redfish this time of year, but with a couple of his clients reeling in 15-pound sheepshead in the past couple of weeks, he’s suddenly smitten with another species. […]