Archive for tag: South Carolina
Gear Review: Poop-n-Shoot
January 25, 2010 GearYou don’t have to venture out of the big city to find industrious good ‘ol boys. Not far from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, Doubletough contributor Ceth Land found these new-fangled deer stands converted from port-a-johns. Note the fine craftsmanship: custom deer, deer head, duck and palm tree stencils, hinged shooter winders (aka [...]
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Eagle Goes Surf Fishing
November 11, 2009 Fishing, SightingsSurf fishing off Cape Romain in South Carolina draws anglers from across the state, including the winged variety. This bald eagle latched on to a one fisherman’s catch and stuck around long enough to pose. Note: this is no trained bird, that line runs to the fish. Thanks to Beach Billy!
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Alligator Season In South Carolina **UPDATED**
November 6, 2009 Uncategorized**UPDATE** The good folks of Cordray’s mentioned this post and were kind enough to point out an incorrect weight which we have corrected below. Gator season ended its second season in South Carolina in October and there were some impressive animals taken. Maybe you read about the cheerleader who got a 10-footer with a crossbow [...]
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First Deer, Just Not This One
October 14, 2009 After the Hunt, DeerDoubletough contributor Ceth Land sent in this photo of his daughter after she knocked down her first deer ever. After getting through my amazement, my college buddy let me know hers was a doe, not this bruiser that happened to be at the processor when they dropped hers off. The 12-point was taken somewhere near [...]
Read More »Battle At Salkehatchie
September 26, 2009 Video, Wildlife In ActionFollowing on the heels of the deer count report from Salkehatchie Farms near Smoak, South Carolina, comes this video of the remarkable bucks on the property. The action begins at the 4:20 mark, be sure to amp up the audio. Thanks to Pete Paulatos!
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Big Bucks Growing In South Carolina
September 3, 2009 Deer, Featured, SightingsAfter a couple years of being asked and not being able to go, I finally made it to Salkehatchie Farms for their annual deer count. This private deer preserve near Smoaks, SC was purchased four years ago by George Fennell and with his son Scott, today their 600 acres have some of the largest deer [...]
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Happy Opening Day, South Carolina
September 1, 2009 DeerI may live in North Carolina, but it’s the South Carolina season I get excited about because opening day for rifle is September 1. Bowhunters hit the woods back on August 15, along with some gun owners in the Lowcountry. Dang near died from heat stroke last summer trying to hang a stand for bowhunting, [...]
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Shed Hunting In The South
March 14, 2009 Campfire StoriesWith winter in the rearview mirror, folks across the country have stepped into the woods to see what calcium treasures they can find. It’s no different here in the South, except at this particular private farm, antler sheds are a bit easier to spot due to their sheer size. Doubletough contributor Pete Paulatos bagged a [...]
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