Statewide NC Archives - Page 606 of 633

World-class sailfish action finally arrives

Following a ho-hum August, sailfish catches are picking up again along the South Carolina coast. […]

Cindy Garrison, right, host of ESPN2's "Get Wild With Cindy Garrison," is the new spokeswoman of NWTF's Women in the Outdoors program.

Cindy Garrison Becomes Women in the Outdoors Spokeswoman

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Cindy Garrison, host of ESPN2’s “Get Wild With Cindy Garrison,” became the newest Women in the Outdoors spokeswoman at the official signing of her agreement in Edgefield, S.C., Sept. 11. […]

A collaboration by The Conservation Fund, The Nature Conservancy and the State of South Carolina has afforded the purchase of 39,000 acres of working forestland, recreational lands and wildlife habitat.

Historic Habitat Protection Project Nears Completion

SCDNR News Release

The largest habitat conservation purchase in the state’s history is one-step closer to completion with the acquisition of 39,000-acres of working forestland, recreational lands and wildlife habitat by the State of South Carolina, The Conservation Fund and The Nature Conservancy. […]

Banded birds may be part of dove limits

Scott Keepfer

For the fourth straight year, South Carolina hunters may find a banded mourning dove in their bag this dove season. […]

The 2006-2007 season dates and limits have been set for the S.C. waterfowl season. The season begins for sea ducks on Oct. 14 and other ducks, geese and merganzers on Nov. 22.

Late Season Migratory Bird Season Approved By Natural Resources Board

From News Reports

The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy-making body of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), approved the 2006-2007 late migratory bird seasons and regulations during its Aug. 18 meeting in Bluffton from a framework set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. […]

The season dates and limits for the 2006-2007 N.C. waterfowl seasons have been set. The duck season is in three sections beginning Oct. 4.

Wildlife Resources Commission Sets Waterfowl Seasons

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – On August 31, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission established season dates, bag limits and other waterfowl regulations for the 2006-2007 season. […]

Participants in either of these tournaments would be glad to have a nice king like this one.

TS Ernesto Causes Labor Day Weekend Tournament Delays

From News Reports

The severe weather associated with the approach of Tropical Storm Ernesto has caused a one-day delay of the Boater’s World Carteret County Sportfishing Association King Mackerel Tournament and an undetermined postponement of the Long Bay Artificial Reef Association Club Challenge. […]

Dove hunting is an excellent way to introduce young hunters to the sport.

Dove Season Opens This Weekend–Safety is Paramount

From News Reports

RALEIGH, N.C. – Dove hunting season opens on Saturday, (Sept. 2) renewing a North Carolina sporting tradition for another year. […]

Menhaden madness brings good, bad

Scott Keepfer

The good news for longtime fishing guide Gene Dickson is that he’s never had an easier time catching baitfish. […]

(L-R) Michelle, Cully and Eddie Cameron, with the 38-pound, 2-ounce, tournament winning king mackerel Eddie and Michelle landed during the second NC Division FLW Kingfish Series Tournament in Southport.

Ole` Tops Southport FLW Kingfish Series Field

Jerry Dilsaver

A morning that started out a little slow, quickly sprang to life at 8:15 when a 38 pound, 2 ounce king mackerel tried to pick one of the baits off a double pogy rig trolled by the Ole’ Fishing Team, captained by Eddie Cameron of Morehead City, N.C. […]