News About Outdoor Activities and Entertainment in Columbus County, NC
North Carolina’s population boom is causing more conflict with another growing population – black bears. The state’s bear conservation program, funded mostly by hunting fees, has been credited with th...
Birdwatchers of any skill level are invited to gather at Fair Bluff Feb. 18 to participate in a national effort. The Southeastern Swamp Stewards, a new local chapter of the...
In the Winter of 2007 I was hunting a two-year-old Walker hound named Kate. She was extremely hard-headed to say the least. She was a bit trashy and would miss...
When rural residents relied on backyard hogs for food, January was once a popular time for hog killings. Residents of southern Columbus County are having January hog killings of their...
With the end of deer and bear seasons next Monday in Columbus County, hunters are out in full force hoping to fill one more tag and put some meat in...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has opened the public comment period for proposed rule changes to the 2024-2025 regulations related to hunting, fishing and game lands. The comment perio...
State officials are urging extra caution as more hunting deaths have occurred this year than in the past three seasons combined. There is no well-defined reason for the sudden surge,...
By Jamie Ham Guest Columnist At a very young age I was intrigued with the outdoors. After all, there were no smartphones or tablets and setting in the house just...
Thanksgiving may be over, but if you’re still planning on a turkey for Christmas dinner, turkey shoots are still going on into the area. Old Dock/Cypress Creek Fire Department will...
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) confirms a 2.5-year-old female white-tailed deer harvested in Franklin County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The deer w...
Two suspects face charges after three bears were illegally shot Friday, according to the Wildlife Commission. Chandler Godwin, Brandi Fisher and a juvenile allegedly used a spotlight to kill three...
It was all about hounds and kids Saturday, as the 17th Annual Youth Coon Hunt Challenge was held at Old 74 Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. The event was free to...
Avid kayakers Doug Smith and Mitchell Cain launched from Madison Street today (Nov. 16)to get a closeup view of some of the problems set to be discussed tonight at the...
There’s a new twist to an old favorite turkey shoot this weekend: organizers want every single child who attends to win. Saturday is youth shoot night at the Old Dock...
Voluntary testing stations have been set up in a number of counties as the Wildlife Resources Commission monitors the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). No cases of CWD have...
Sam Allen was deer hunting from his blind in Bladen County Thursday when he shot a coyote. While there’s nothing particularly unusual about deer hunters spotting and shooting coyotes, this...