Monster Dillion County buck arrowed
By Jeff Burleson
Dillon County is next-to-last among South Carolina counties when it comes to producing record-book whitetail, but it struck first blood on Sept. 6 with a huge 10-point archery buck that will rank among the biggest killed in the Palmetto State this season - with any weapon.
Public input sought for deer-management practices
SCDNR News Release
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input to help direct future deer-harvest management. The short online survey will be active through Sept. 21.
Bear 'baying' comes under fire from Humane Society
By Pat Robertson
After the Humane Society of the United States released a video Aug. 23 of dogs jumping at a chained bear that it said was taped at a “bear baying” in upper South Carolina, a state lawmaker said he will introduce legislation to outlaw the practice.
Massive Buck falls in Bowman
By Jeff Dennis
When high school senior William Kirkland of St. Matthews kicked off the school year with a hectic football practice schedule that left only a small amount of time for the start of deer season, he made the most of his opportunity by taking down a 224-pound Bowman buck.
Cover
South Carolina Sportsman
Some WMAs will be hot this season; others not so much. Local biologists tell what you can expect to find when you step onto public lands this year.
Mathews Z7
South Carolina Sportsman
The Mathews Z7 bow has several new features for 2010.
Red-Dot Lite-Stuff Package
South Carolina Sportsman
All of Excalibur’s hunting crossbow models are now available with a new “Red-Dot Lite Stuff” accessory package.
PlotWatcher Video Camera
South Carolina Sportsman
The Day 6 Outdoors PlotWatcher Time-Lapse Video Camera takes trail cameras to a whole new level.
Ladock
South Carolina Sportsman
Ladock - The Hunter’s Ladder Lock - is a patent pending safety device for putting up and taking down ladder stands.
Food-plot success is hard work
By Jeff Burleson
Typically, wildlife move back and forth to the best and most-available emerging food sources throughout the year. Luckily, wildlife across the Carolinas has a steady supply of agriculture crops for the taking.
Deer Dynamics: Velvet Shed
By Tommy Kirkland
A low ceiling of clouds blankets the field and woodlands, and although the autumn season is near, the humidity indicates otherwise.
Gator Getting
By Phillip Gentry
“There’s another one,” guide Jay Iadonisi announced, illuminating the alligator’s red eye 50 yards starboard.
