Deer harvest up 1.2 percent, SCDNR reports
The 2011 deer harvest in South Carolina may have not made a big jump, but sometimes even a small step can be good. Overall, there was a slight increase in harvest in the 2011 season and the prospects for the 2012 season are also good.
According to Charles Ruth, deer and turkey project supervisor for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the harvest figures are encouraging and are representative of a stable deer population across the state.
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State House sends hog/coyote/armadillo bill to Senate
The South Carolina House has declared war on wild hogs, coyotes and armadillos, and a Senate committee is considering doing the same.
Given third reading in the House, the bill, introduced by Rep. Phillip Lowe (R-Florence) was delivered to the Senate ahead of the May 1 deadline for crossover legislation and could be passed into law this session if the Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee acts before its scheduled adjournment in June.
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Protect young food plots
The planting season for spring and carryover food plots begins as early as March and will continue through the end of May. For the past five months, landowners and wildlife managers have been busy collecting soil samples, distributing lime, turning dirt, scattering fertilizer and then embedding seeds just below a shallow soil blanket. The next four to six weeks is an extremely critical period for food plots. Through a variety of physical and chemical means, wildlife managers must be prepared to ward off animals that would destroy them.
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Get that dove food in the ground soon for early hunts
With the exception of South Carolina’s Aug. 15 deer season in the Lowcountry, Labor Day weekend is the official beginning of hunting season in the Carolinas. While many hunters will only partake in dove shoots in the first week or two, this is one of the most important periods of the year for hunters. Potential dove fields need to be planned and planted in the near future.
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Grow Big Fish:
Spring has arrived, with water temperatures quickly on the rise. Not only will the succession of spawns continue as the water warms incrementally, aquatic vegetation will begin to grow at the same rate — if not faster. Depending on the water clarity, available nutrients and water depth, different types of aquatic vegetation will flourish in southern ponds from the surface to the bottom. Vegetation should be monitored and controlled when needed.
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Sure-Loc Lethal Weapon
The Sure-Loc Lethal Weapon is a dependable, accurate bow sight loaded with a host of new features, including the popular Retina Lock, which will identify even the slightest torque or change in anchor point. This feedback will enforce proper form, build confidence and dramatically extend your effective range. In addition, Sure-Loc’s new Gravity Drop Technology gives you a tension-free position to reduce fatigue and improve your shooting.
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Nikon’s P-22 riflescope
Designed for extreme sighting speed and superior accuracy, Nikon’s new P-22 riflescopes are the rimfire-optimized variant of Nikon’s growing line of precision optics for AR rifles. Positive, ¼-inch MOA at 50 yards and tactical hand turn reticle adjustments provide positive click feedback to get shooters on target. The P-22 will be available this winter and is offered in 2-7x32 with BDC 150 reticle or 2-7x32 with Nikoplex reticle and Nikon’s Rapid Action Turret system.
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Mineral Mizer
Give those big bucks on your property something they can’t resist. Mineral Mizer Bags, filled with nutritious and tasty mineral blends, such as Wild Buck Persimmon, Wild Buck Acorn and Wild Buck Apple, will keep your deer herd coming back for more. You won’t have to make frequent trips to refill your bag either, thus keeping the area free from human disturbance and scent. In addition, Mineral Mizer has created the Bad Boarz Mineral Blend to practically guarantee you a wild boar hunting hot spot.
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