End Season Quail Hunt Advises New Tactics and Routes
A veteran hunter argues that late season quail hunting benefits from changing routes and embracing thick bottomland cover. By rerouting dogs to new territories and focusing on timber doodles, the writer found more quail and woodcocks, suggesting habit limits success as February closes the 73 74 season.
Pollution Is Cause But Now What ep SR Biologist Concerned With Sores On Yadkin Fish
Biologists warn pollution as the root of red sore disease in Yadkin and Catawba River fish. Epistylis, a protozoan, attaches to fish surfaces, thrives on polluted water, and threatens fish health. researchers urge stopping pollution to allow possible natural recovery and avoid restocking unless needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catawba
Yadkin River
The
Wildlife Commission
Southeastern Cooperative Fish Disease Laboratory
Auburn University
Alabama
Eastern Fish Disease Laboratory
West Virginia
High Rock
Tuckertown
Badin
Blewett Falls
Yadkin
Lake James
Rhodiss
Hickory
Norman
Mountain Island
Wylie
Don Baker
Baker
All Outdoors Down A River For Ducks On A Winter Float Trip
The piece by Benny Phillips recounts a dawn float trip on the Yadkin River with Ron Carpenter to hunt ducks. They encounter birds, weather shifts, and two blacks for the pot, finishing with reflections on the unpredictable weatherman and a cold, wet ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Phillips
Ron Carpenter
Yadkin River
Ron
Cincinnati Bengals
Csonka
Carpenter
Santee Cooper Striper Schooling Returns With Wind and Warmer Days
A reader recounts an adventurous Santee Cooper trip chasing striped bass as schooling begins after a late start. Guides Jackie Jones and Bob George lead boats into Marion and the Dead Forest, where gulls circle feeding fish and anglers haul 10 pound to 14 pound stripers. The scene blends weather, camaraderie, and memories for an aging couple seeking a future memory of the famed bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Santee-Cooper
Highway 45
Cross
5.C
Bill Jones
Santee-Cooper Lakes
Marion
Moultrie
Jones’ Restaurant
Charleston
Jones’ Landing
Jones
Bill
Sarge Robichaux
Penn State
Louisiana
Robichaux
Jack Lineberger
Gaston County
Kohoutek
Jackie Jones
Bob George
Big John Sellars
Tom Thaxton
Billy Brinson
Millie
Lineberger
Bucky Rogers
Statesville
Willie Almond
Mark
Wes Lineberger
Brent Almond
Wes
Harland Adams
Dick Dixon
Junior Wong
Cathy Pope
Adams
Harland
Courtesy and consideration guide safe boating etiquette
Reader letters discuss boaters rights and responsibilities in channels. The tone urges courtesy over aggression, cites rules on right of way, wake limits, launching ramps, and motorized versus sailcraft, stressing safe navigation and patience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Dean
Howard Hayes
Nature
Phillips
Q. Tran