Features
NC to hold elk hunts in 2027
North Carolina will issue a limited number of elk hunting permits during the 2027 hunting season. […]
Western NC
Bag a Buck
9-point, full velvet beautiful late-summer buck
Jordan Spears of Tobaccoville, NC killed a 9-point buck in Stokes County, NC on Aug. 22, 2026. […]
Bass
Zach Neill’s Lake Junaluska largemouth
Zach Neill was fishing at Lake Junaluska on Aug. 7, 2026 when he caught this 6+ pound largemouth bass on a Megabass Sleeper Gill. […]
Features
The emotional angler and the rainbow
The range of emotions experienced during a typical fly fishing trip can be exhausting from a rollercoaster of shifting feelings. […]
Mountain Trout
NCWRC releases 2026 mountain trout stocking schedule
The NCWRC has released its 2026 Delayed Harvest stocking schedule, along with the Hatchery Supported stocking schedule. […]
Columns
Nantahala National Forest
Some remote camping in Nantahala National Forest is perfect for a little squirrel hunting. […]
Columns
Hazel Creek: a unique off-the-grid adventure
Hazel Creek offers anglers a unique chance to get off-the-grid for a great fishing adventure. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Bundle up and fish
Anglers who don’t mind bundling up can catch their share of trout in western NC’s mountains. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Winter trout wisdom
Anglers can catch plenty of trout in the mountains of North Carolina throughout December with these tips. […]
Features
Carolina backcountry trout
For some fun wild trout action, head to the Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. […]