Hunting
NWTF mentoring programs offer hunters a chance to give back
The NWTF is looking for avid hunters who want to share their knowledge and love of the outdoors with beginning hunters. […]
The Carolinas
Catfish
Summer cats, top to bottom – Catch Lake Gaston’s summer catfish
Zakk Royce became a household name in the fishing community this past December when he broke North Carolina’s state record for blue catfish, not once, but twice in a period of less than 24 hours at Lake Gaston — first with a 91-pound fish and then a 105-pounder he connected with soon after shuttling the first fish back to its original location to be released. […]
Fishing
Thunder Jigs – Buddies started Delta Lures to recreate their favorite baits
LaPlace is the home of Delta Lures and the Thunder Jig, among other artificial lures being made by two serious bass fishermen. […]
Bass Fishing
4 tips to catching quality bass on urban fishing holes
Urban fishing holes are some of the most overlooked waters, but they can give up plenty of quality bass. One of the best things about these locales is that they are often conveniently located near homes and businesses, which means anglers in the area can enjoy an hour or two of fishing before or after work. […]
Deer Hunting
It’s time to get your deer hunting stands ready
Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare your deer hunting stands. The earlier you get those ready, the better your chances at bagging a buck once the season opens. […]
General
Newly redesigned forum is better than ever
Social media offers a lot of advantages, but outdoorsmen looking to talk hunting and fishing can find Facebook and twitter distracting. […]
Events & Announcements
Free fishing workshops and Cub Scout adventures held in July
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering two free fishing workshops and two free Cub Scout fishing adventures in July at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, in Fayetteville. […]
Fishing
Ashley Lauren boats 621.4-pound blue marlin on day 2 of Big Rock
Tuesday was day two of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament out of Morehead City, and it was just as big a day as Monday. Twenty-eight total billfish were released on the day, and like day one, three blue marlin were brought to the scales. […]
Events & Announcements
Last-minute agenda change allows public comments on tonight’s DMF meeting
The Joint Law Enforcement Agreement Advisory Group has been scheduled to meet June 1 at 5:00 P.M. at the Craven County Agricultural Center in New Bern for several weeks. In a press release e-mailed to media outlets and those on the Division of Marine Fisheries/Marine Fisheries Commission contact list on the afternoon of May 31, the Division of Marine Fisheries announced the agenda had been changed to allow public comment at the meeting. This was a surprise and hopefully those wanting to speak will be able to change their schedules at the late notice.
Speckled Trout
It’s current, current, current for specks
Finding current is the key to catching speckled trout in the springtime, and you can catch them with a variety of lures. […]