Gifts can last a lifetime
Zlotnicki: Don't forget books this holiday season. Eschew the electronic choices and go old school.
Hogzilla legend has N.C. challenger
A feral pig killed in Nash County on Nov. 19 rivals the size of Hogzilla, the mammoth Georgia porker killed in 2004 that weighed in at 800 pounds and 8 feet in length.
A project well worth the effort
Zlotnicki: Otto Von Bismarck once said that laws and sausage are two things you don't want to see being made. Ol' Bismarck should have been in my kitchen the Sunday before last for my first real sausage-making foray.
Hunting saves lives
Zlotnicki:Which animal, besides man, kills more humans in the U.S. each year than any other?
Bucks for a cause
Zlotnicki:This season, deer hunters across the state will find a few new wrinkles, including bonus doe tags and an urban archery season.
This time, it's fishing for fun
Zlotnicki:Danny Joe Humphrey of Kinston has plied several trades over the years: tackle distributor, tournament bass angler, fur trader and pigeon fancier.
A sword on the side
Zlotnicki:Anthony Ng is widely known among coastal anglers for his prowess in finding and catching bottom-dwelling fish such as grouper and snapper.
Shooters' event aims high
Zlotnicki:On Aug. 24 and 25, hundreds of shooting enthusiasts will descend on Washington, N.C., to have some fun and, maybe, save a child's life as a result.
Pages worth turning
Zlotnicki:North Carolina is blessed with myriad outdoor activities and destinations, and for years "Wildlife in North Carolina" magazine has covered these subjects with distinction.
Changes benefit hunters
Zlotnicki:With the opening of bow season for deer about eight weeks away in much of the state, anticipation is starting to build among hunters.
Net catch results in net waste
Zlotnicki:When Gordon Churchill went drum fishing two weeks ago, he expected to catch something in the Bogue Sound.
Voters honor 'Stanman'
Zlotnicki:It's not Canton or Cooperstown, but Stan Jarusinski will take it.
A great first adventure
Zlotnicki:I've made some memorable canoe trips early in my life. One in high school evolved into a fistfight, in a rainstorm, no less.
Warriors hit water inland
Zlotnicki:Last year, Hal Abshire of Cameron, Greg Lahr of Fayetteville and Bob Cunningham of Spout Springs -- all Desert Storm veterans and avid bass anglers -- put together a bass tournament to honor their comrades in arms.
The birthday gobbler
Zlotnicki:On a textbook outing in a Halifax County cutover, an eager hunter takes his first turkey.
Racing to honor a heroine
Zlotnicki:When outdoors enthusiasts cite early influences on their sporting careers, the lists invariably include a lot of men.
Rainbow lands in Falls
Zlotnicki:When John Beasley isn't tending to his parking-lot painting business, the Raleigh resident spends a lot of time at Falls Lake catching crappie or at the coast chasing speckled trout.
Old calls can bring big cash
Zlotnicki:If you could squeeze a lump of coal long and hard enough, I suppose you'd get a diamond. It might be quicker (and require less effort) to look for gems in an attic, barn or garage.
A loss for turkey hunters
Zlotnicki:The wild turkey hunting community took a hit on Feb. 27 when Rolfe "Wayne" Bailey died in Danville, Va.
A good blog gone bad
Zlotnicki:Talk about your falls from grace.
Basser still on the mend
Zlotnicki:This past May, professional bass angler Dustin Wilks traveled to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to have his right elbow surgically rebuilt.
Small fish in big trouble
Zlotnicki:Are river herring worth saving?
One man's honor benefits all
Zlotnicki:Richard Mode has spent the past three decades volunteering his time and effort for the people and natural resources of North Carolina.
Proposals seem like good ideas
Zlotnicki:What do a slot limit for smallmouth bass on the New River, unlimited antlerless deer tags and public-land turkey hunting with archery tackle have in common?
