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Minnesota Natural Resources officials taped this 8-point rack at 185 inches (green) after confiscating it from the man they said illegally killed the buck wearing the huge crown. The rack could be the largest 8-point ever measured.

Record buck illegally taken, Minnesota officials say

A Minnesota man was charged Nov. 10 with illegally taking what could be the largest 8-point ever measured. […]

Smallmouth bass are one of the attractions at Lake James during the fall months.

Lake James a hot spot when it turns cooler

Anglers seeking relief from the last hot days of summer — and looking for a decent freshwater fish bite since most largemouth angling in Piedmont will be slow — couldn’t find a better spot than Lake James, a Catawba River system lake near Asheville. […]

David Fritts and his son, Thomas, had a good day fishing for bass at High Rock Lake.

Yadkin bassin’ can rock in July

Craig Holt

During July, bass fishing can be erratic, but some days at High Rock Lake, a Yadkin River impoundment, largemouths can be active, especially early in the day. […]

The Davidson River always has a good population of fish because it’s a catch-and-release stream from its headwaters to Avery Creek.

Risk and Reward

Tim Mead

“Where should I start?” said Dale Brentrup as donned our waders at Pisgah Forest Fish Hatchery parking lot. […]

The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians have some of the best trout fishing on the east coast in their Tribal Waters.

Tribal Trout Are Fun to Catch

Jerry Dilsaver

When most folks think of Cherokee, they think of Harrahs Casino and that is a mistake in several ways. Even thinking that many folks leave the casino as winners, the number of fishermen who leave the Cherokee Tribal Waters as happy fishermen is higher–much higher. […]

Glen Finley and Dodd Wood, Of Belton, accept their awards and check for winning the 2008 IFA Redfish Cup Championship.

Finley and Wood Capture 2008 IFA Redfish Cup Championship

From News Reports

Panama City Beach, Fla. – After securing a two fish limit during both days of competition weighing a combined 27.08 pounds, the team of Glenn Finley and Dodd Wood captured the 2008 IFA Redfish Tour Championship on Saturday in Panama City Beach, Fla. […]

Team Loose Lucy, captained by Mike Kaminsky of Charleston, won the 2008 FLW Kingfish Tour Championship and $56,250 in cash.

Kaminsky’s Loose Lucy wins Walmart FLW Kingfish Tour Championship

From News Reports

BILOXI, Miss. — Team Loose Lucy, captained by Mike Kaminsky of Charleston, S.C., won the Walmart FLW Kingfish Tour Championship on Sunday, earning $56,250 with two king mackerel weighing a total of 85 pounds even.
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Dean Simon has been presented the Wildlife Management Excellence Awards by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

N. C. Wildlife Forester Honored with Wildlife Management Excellence Award

From News Reports

The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, an organization of state agencies with primary responsibility for management and protection of the fish and wildlife resources in 15 states, has presented its prestigious Wildlife Management Excellence Award to North Carolina’s Dean Simon.
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Michael Burkley downed the potential state-record archery buck in Mississippi during early October with a 56-yard shot in a harvested bean field.

Mississippi bow hunter downs monster buck

Todd Masson

For Michael Burkley, the fortnight at the end of September was the longest time of his life.
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Spinnerbaits used at coves near boat docks or other wood structure are consistent producers at Lake Norman.

Dead Sea Comes Alive

Tim Mead

A decade ago, Lake Norman was widely known as North Carolina’s inland “Dead Sea.” […]