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Bass stay in the shallows

While there will always be some bass shallow and some deep, for bass anglers prowling area reservoirs this month, the search should be horizontal not vertical.

Updated: May. 8, 2008 6:14 AM | Full story

Study tracks shad spawn

The turbulent rush of water flowing across the dam drowned out all other sounds. A tree hung precariously in the balance on the lip of the dam.

Updated: May. 11, 2008 12:28 PM | Full story

Mothers' guide to fishing

For many moms, Mother's Day will mean breakfast in bed, flowers or perhaps a fancy meal.

Updated: May. 8, 2008 2:40 AM | Full story

Tournament Results

Fishing contests

Updated: May. 8, 2008 5:43 AM | Full story

Don't miss

The Triangle chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina will hold its annual banquet tonight.

Updated: May. 8, 2008 6:34 AM | Full story

Calendar

Outdoor events

Updated: May. 8, 2008 6:11 AM | Full story

Double-barreled exhibition

Double-barrel lovers from all over the world converged near Sanford to peruse vendor offerings, shoot clays and talk about guns in reverent tones usually reserved for grandchildren and vintage cars.

Updated: May. 1, 2008 6:18 AM | Full story

Anglers flock to coast when bluefish feed

Although it was 70 degrees, the anglers at Kure Beach Fishing Pier were wearing hooded jackets and sweatshirts.

Updated: May. 1, 2008 6:17 AM | Full story

First Shots program

First Shots, a program for first-time shooters sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, will visit Deep River Sporting Clays on Saturday.

Updated: May. 1, 2008 6:05 AM | Full story

Tournament results

Fishing contests

Updated: May. 1, 2008 6:05 AM | Full story

From the field

News from around the region.

Updated: May. 1, 2008 2:21 AM | Full story

Calendar

Outdoor events

Updated: May. 1, 2008 6:13 AM | Full story
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Interactive Guide to Turkey Calling

Wild turkey hunting is growing in popularity. Here's our interactive guide to making turkey calls.

Fishing Report

Columns by Mike Zlotnicki

Mothers' guide to fishing

For many moms, Mother's Day will mean breakfast in bed, flowers or perhaps a fancy meal.

Updated: May. 8, 2008 2:40 AM | Full story

Columns by Bob Simpson

Fishing requires sense(s)

I hadn't been fishing all week. The stormy weather had brought on a case of cabin fever.

Updated: May. 1, 2008 2:21 AM | Full story

Cool Gear

H.S. Strut U Mouth Calling 101 DVD

Turkey hunters who need help wooing toms should check out the new H.S. Strut U Mouth Calling 101 DVD from Hunter's Specialties. The package comes with three diaphragm (mouth) calls, and the DVD features H.S. Strut pro staffers demonstrating calling t

Updated: May. 8, 2008 2:40 AM | Full story

Cyberia

www.boatusangler.com

BoatU.S. Angler, a division of recreational boat association BoatU.S., has upgraded its "Catch of the Month" photo contest at www.boatusangler.com. Anglers

Updated: May. 1, 2008 2:41 AM | Full story

Outdoor Profiles

www.myoutdoortv.com

Need some new fishing tips? Go to www.myoutdoortv.com and click on the "Summer Series" tab. There, TV host and writer Wade Bourne provides a weekly series o

Updated: May. 8, 2008 2:40 AM | Full story

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