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Many different turkey loads — 31/2-inch 12-gaunge, 3-inch 12-gauge, 3-inch 20-gauge — can be effective in the right hunter’s hands.

Comparing shotgun loads for turkeys

One well-known turkey hunter who wished to remain anonymous once discussed different shotgun loads for gobblers this way: “The only reason I don’t shoot 4-inch shells is because they don’t make them.” […]

Blinds built of natural vegetation can be great hiding places for hunters if located along turkeys’ travel routes.

What do turkey hunters see in blinds?

Terry Madewell

Turkey hunters often use hunting blinds, which can offer great offer great protection from the keen eyesight of turkeys. But it takes strategy to set the blinds up in the proper places. […]

Don’t get frustrated being in the back of a bass boat when fish are bedding and sight-casting is the ticket. Plenty of fish are still in range, moving into the same coves in slightly deeper water.

Back-of-the-boat bed fishing tips

Ronnie Moore

Sight-fishing for spawning bass can be tough on the angler in the back of a bass boat, especially in a tournament situation where both are competing but only the angler on the front deck has a real shot at the fish. […]

Clear strips along edges where fields meet woodlots to provide good nesting areas for hens.

Give hen turkeys places to breed and nest

Jeff Burleson

Turkey season is only a few weeks away for hunters in the Carolinas, and before opening day arrives, hunters can make several final adjustments to make their properties suitable for the breeding and nesting season. […]

Dozens of exhibitors will be on hand at this weekend's Cape Fear Wildlife Expo in Fayetteville.

Cape Fear Wildlife Expo makes Fayetteville debut

Carolina Sportsman

The ninth annual Cape Fear Wildlife Expo has a new home this year, with the show moving from Wilmington to Fayetteville’s Crown Complex Arena for this weekend’s March 17-19 dates. […]

Using the right bait scents, while keeping your own scent hidden, is essential to hog hunting success.

Kill your scent for hog hunting success

Brian Cope

Hog hunting season never ends in the Carolinas, and March is a great month to target bacon on the hoof. Whether you are hunting with a firearm, bow, or dogs and knives, one tip can help you bag more hogs. […]

American shad, which average 2 to 3 pounds, are much larger than hickory shad, which weigh in around a pound.

Shad run is kayak heaven

Phillip Gentry

Rivers along the coast of the Carolinas have always been great places to paddle. They offer scenic beauty, miles of water devoid of boat traffic more common to impoundments and areas around inlets, and most are home to some phenomenal kayak fishing. […]

Having a membership with a boat-towing service might save you a king’s ransom in case of a catastrophic equipment failure on the water.

Tow memberships pay off

Brian Cope

March is one of the busiest months for anglers throughout the Carolinas, and with good reason. While winter can still show signs of lingering, the overall weather is spring-like, putting anglers in the mood to get on the water. […]

Derin Daniels recovered this buck after poachers killed it on his property. It officially scored 187 0/8 at the 2017 Dixie Deer Classic.

Poached deer recovered by landowner, scores 187 at Dixie Deer Classic

Brian Cope

On a hunting trip last fall, Derin Daniels was perched in a tree stand on his hunting land in Prospect Hill when he heard a shot toward the front side of his property. […]

Goulash doesn’t have to be Hungarian. This crock-pot southwestern venison version is great for an early spring evening.

Try a pot of goulash

Jerry Dilsaver

The past few winters in the Carolinas have all had at least one unique weather episode, and several have headed from winter to spring and then stutter-stepped as if they couldn’t decide what to do. […]