Alligator
South Carolina gator gives up surprising stomach contents
A South Carolina alligator harvested on April 8, 2021 showed a sampling of what it had been munching on throughout its lifetime. […]
Articles by Brian Cope
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Species spotlight: Shellcracker
The redear sunfish, aka shellcracker, chinquapin or yellow bream, is identified most easily by the colorful edge around it earflap. […]
Other Hunting
272 coyotes killed during annual Carolina Coyote Classic
The 8th Annual Carolina Coyote Classic held Feb. 19 – 21, 2021, was a record-breaking event for the tournament in every meaningful category. […]
Catfish
Species spotlight: Blue catfish
Blue catfish are highly adaptable and live in almost any type of freshwater; lakes, ponds, creeks, swamps or rivers. […]
Field Reports
How to clean and cook a squirrel
Squirrel hunting season is going strong, offering up fast action and tasty meals for hunters who also know how to cook them. […]
Field Notes
It’s time to pattern your shotgun for turkey season
Turkey season is coming up, so it’s time to pattern your shotgun with the right combination of choke tube and load size. […]
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Species spotlight: Redfish
Red drum, commonly referred to as redfish, are one of the most popular species of saltwater fish throughout the southeast. […]
Deer of the Year
Bossier City hunter kills huge 10-point buck
When Colton Kyle of Bossier City got his first look at a big 10-point buck he’d been observing on trail cams for two years, he wasted no time, killing the deer with one shot. […]
Bass Fishing
Species spotlight: Striped bass
Striped bass are targeted by thousands and thousands of anglers. They are not in the same family as largemouth or smallmouth bass. […]
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Species spotlight: Southern Flounder
The southern flounder is a flat, oval-shaped fish and it is the biggest of the flounder species found throughout the Atlantic and Gulf. […]
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Species Spotlight: Speckled trout
Speckled trout are inshore gamefish that are popular among recreational anglers along the Gulf Coast and the eastern seaboard. […]
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Species spotlight: Tarpon
Most anglers have far fewer chances at tarpon than other fish. Along the Gulf Coast, they usually appear in late spring or early summer. […]
Field Notes
Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring
When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem. […]
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Species spotlight: Atlantic tripletail
Tripletails have rounded dorsal and anal fins that extend back almost to their tails, giving them the appearance of three tails, hence their name. […]
Fishing
Louisiana family finds silver lining in pandemic
For Noah Brown, COVID-19 has a huge silver lining. He’s gotten to work on his boat and start fishing with his son and 7-year-old daughter. […]
Field Notes
Adding sound to lures will get a trout’s attention
Noise — at least the right noise — can attract speckled trout and give your bait or lure a better chance at being eaten by a fish. […]