Fishing
Don’t feel the burn
To his wife’s prodding about wearing some sun protection, an inshore angler who loved to wade-fish once said, “I don’t need any sunscreen. I don’t get burned; it just goes straight to tan.” […]
Statewide NC
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Four areas off Carolina coasts closed to bottom fishing beginning July 31
Four areas of interest to anglers from the Carolinas will be off limits to bottom fishing year-round beginning on July 31. This ruling came down from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) last month as Amendment 36 of the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region. […]
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In this tasty croquettes dish, mackerel is king
King mackerel are plentiful off the Carolina coastlines during the summer, and their tasty meat goes a long way in this croquette recipe. […]
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Inshore, nearshore, offshore fishing still red hot in both Carolinas
Summer is in full swing, and this time of year, the hot saltwater fishing bite often slows down a little bit. But that’s not happened so far this year in either of the Carolinas. […]
Deer Hunting
Map out your land now to improve deer hunting this fall
Mapping out your hunting land can improve your success in many ways. Do it now, and you’ll kill more deer this fall. […]
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Free programs at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in July
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is offering free outdoor-related workshops for people of all ages and skill levels in July. […]
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NCWRC adds 200 fish attractors to Mt. Island Lake
Anglers should see improved fishing opportunities at Mountain Island Lake after fisheries staff with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission deployed 200 fish attractors into the 3,300-acre lake this spring. […]
Bass Fishing
Carolinas have two lakes in Bassmaster’s Top 12 In The Nation list
Each year, Bassmaster Magazine conducts research on fishing lakes throughout the nation, and ranks them into a list of the 100 Best Bass Lakes. This year, one lake each from the Carolinas made the list, with both ranking in the publication’s Top 12 In The Nation. […]
Bass Fishing
Nighttime bass anglers beat the summer heat
July is known for its sweltering heat. The high temperatures, searing sun and high humidity drop a heavy burden on those trying to do a little fishing. […]
Bass Fishing
July: deeper is better
An awful lot of bass fishermen, including me, like to fish shallow, even during the peak of the summer heat. There’s a good topwater bite early and late, and face it, some bass are always shallow; they live there year-round. […]