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The on-line boating access survey at the Wildlife Resources Commission web site is for all boaters to express their opinions on coastal boating access needs.

Survey to Determine Boating Access Needs in Coastal North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – As land use along North Carolina’s coastline continues to change rapidly, boaters are concerned about losing access to public, coastal waters. […]

Low water has Jocassee lunkers bunched up

Scott Keepfer

While many fishermen visiting Lake Jocassee of late would perceive the lake’s low water level to be a liability, some anglers see it as an opportunity. […]

The FishAmerica Foundation has grant monies available for sportfish restoration projects such as this barge that is bound for the Jim Caudle Reef off Little River Inlet.

Grants Available for Sportfish Habitat Restoration

From News Reports

Alexandria, Virginia- The FishAmerica Foundation has up to $800,000 in grant monies available for marine and anadromous sportfish habitat restoration projects across the coastal United States and the Great Lakes basin. […]

Hazel Creek is perhaps the most-famous Great Smokies trout stream, and it’s for a good reason.

Hazel Creek is a good fall break

Robert Satterwhite

At some time or other, anyone who claims to be a trout fisher makes his or her way to Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to pay homage to one of the South’s most celebrated trout streams. […]

Don’t let your Christmas gift ideas go to the dogs. When in doubt about what to give a sportsman this Christmas, listen to an expert.

Santa, baby, I need a rod and reel

Jerry Dilsaver

Every year I get phone calls from my friend’s wives, family members and (her) girl friends, asking what they should get my friends for Christmas. […]

Small crankbaits are effective for bass during the winter as this angler displays.

Bass can stack up in December

David Fritts

There are a lot of good reasons to fish in December, chief among them, most everybody else is deer hunting, and you’ve pretty much got the lake to yourself. […]

These floating marine pliers, made by XTOOLS, make an excellent gift for fumble-fingered anglers who are likely to drop necessary equipment overboard. Now if somebody’d just invent floating rods and reels.

Sportsman’s tricks for Saint Nick

Dan Kibler

A while back, I learned the, er, um, difficult way, how to respond when asked about what I wanted for a Christmas/birthday/Father’s Day/anniversary present. […]

Ronnie Smith holds two largemouth bass, part of the 17.32-pound total he and Mitch Drew landed to top the field at the Sept. 16 High Rock Team Tournaments event.

Raleigh anglers win at Lake Hickory

Tony Garitta

Chad Craven of Raleigh and Tommy Farley of Colonial Heights, Va., won the Oct. 6-7 Stratos Owners’ Tournament Trail World Championship at Old Hickory Lake, Gallatin, Tenn. […]

A hunter wouldn’t want to meet this porker without a weapon.

Battle of Pork Chop Hill

Michael D. Porter

Opening day of the bear season dawned clear and cool in the mountains of western North Carolina. […]

Hundreds of ducks floated unconcerned on the water near Coinjock last December.

Currituck Combo

Craig Holt

Like a dozen Junebugs tied to a kid’s kite string, a flock of widgeons circled an open-water blind in Currituck Sound last December. […]