September & October Edition

Hunting

Why the Carolinas Produce Quality Deer It’s not just the numbers that make hunting here special, it’s the quality. A combination of genetics, mild winters, diverse food sources, and low natural predation allows deer to thrive. Agricultural crops supplement natural browse, while mast-producing hardwoods provide critical nutrition during fall and winter. River bottoms and swamp systems often hold the largest bucks, with antler mass that surprises even seasoned hunters.

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