November • December 2018
Features
Tight Lines, Joe!
written by Mike Zlotnicki
After 25 years behind the camera of “Carolina Outdoor Journal,” Joe Albea is moving on to new waters.
Trash Ducks
written by Keith Hendrickson | photographed by Melissa McGaw
Transforming salvaged material into working decoys is a tradition for coastal guides; it should become one for you too.
Taking Stock of Shotgun Fitting
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Thomas Harvey
A proper fit could lead to more broken clays or more birds in the bag.
Above & Beyond
written by CC King | photographed by Melissa McGaw
The partnership and commitment between human and bird makes falconry unlike any other sport.
A Tip for Protecting Wildlife
written by Josh Leventhal
The N.C. Turn-In-Poachers program empowers the public to help law enforcement officers catch poachers.
written by Bruce Ingram
Life lessons can be found in all shapes and sizes around your property.
written by Bruce Ingram
Life lessons can be found in all shapes and sizes around your property.
In the January • February Issue
Best of the Best
The Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition is now in its 14th year of attracting amazing photographs from our subscribers. After receiving more than 1,200 entries, we will reveal the winners in 10 categories.
Get Picking
North Carolina has become a destination for foragers of wild mushrooms, including chanterelles. We’ll take you through how to find and identify this culinary delicacy.
Wild & Tasty
Once you gather some chanterelles, you’ll need to know how to prepare them. Chef Clark Barlowe, an avid forager himself, has you covered with a delicious recipe.
Table of Contents for 2018 Fall Outdoor Guide
Editor's Note
A Day for the Troops
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Thomas Harvey
Beaver Pond Sporting Club says "thanks" to those who serve by hosting Enduring Gratitude event.
Index to Game Lands
North Carolina Hunting Seasons
written by Josh Leventhal | photographed by Melissa McGaw
The Commission is delivering on its mission of bringing shooting ranges to residents across the state.
Regulations for Warmwater Game Fish
Regulations for Mountain Trout
Bear Season Map
Deer Season Maps
North Carolina Goose Zones
Hunting Regulations and Information
First Shot
written by Summer Higdon
A Hunting Heritage Apprentice Permit paves the way for a novice hunter.
2017-18 Big Game Harvest Reports
The Upland Gazette
Table of Contents for 2018 Spring Outdoor Guide
Editor’s Note
written by Hannah Shively | photographed by Melissa McGaw
If you are passionate about hunting and fishing, then you might want to give bowfishing a shot.
Regulations for Mountain Trout
Delayed Harvest Stocking Dates
North Carolina Angler Recognition Program
North Carolina Freshwater Fishing Records
Identification Chart
Regulations for Warmwater Game Fish
Bass on Top
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Thomas Harvey
Nothing beats the strike when fishing topwater lures.
Coastal Boating Guide
Piedmont Boating Access Areas
Mountain Boating Access Areas
Youth Take to the Fields at Pirate Classic
written by Mike Zlotnicki | photographed by Melissa McGaw
Inaugural event seeks to help ‘remove barriers’ for young turkey hunters.
2017 Reported Spring Wild Turkey Harvest
The Upland Gazette