Category: Hunting
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A “Successful” Coyote Hunt
If you measure a hunt strictly by what rides home in the truck bed, this one was a bust. But ask the two of us who spent the evening out there, and we’ll tell you it was one of the better hunts of the season. Answering the Call It started with a phone call. A… Read more
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Building Habitat, Building Stewards: Fall Line Outdoors Students Take Big Steps in Year Two
Today’s Fall Line Outdoors Wildlife Habitat Workday was a powerful reminder that meaningful conservation begins with small, steady actions. With mentors guiding every step, students spent the day learning how healthy habitat is built—not overnight, but through years of thoughtful planning, planting, and care. The focus of today’s work was Year Two, Phase I of… Read more
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Fall Line Outdoors Brings Hands‑On Deer Hunting Skills to the NCWRC Women’s Outdoor Skills Academy
On May 30, 2026, Fall Line Outdoors, a Chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation proudly joined the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center for the Women’s Outdoor Skills Academy (WOSA)—a statewide initiative designed to inspire, educate, and empower women to step confidently into outdoor recreation and conservation. The… Read more
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Elevated Stand Work: Safety, Teamwork, and Season Readiness
Field Day 4 brought the FLOC crew back together on May 30th for one of the most hands-on sessions of the year—and arguably one of the most important. The agenda centered on something every hunter needs to take seriously: the safe takedown, relocation, and reinstallation of an elevated tree stand. What unfolded was a textbook… Read more
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Ready for the Stand: Gearing Up for Opening Day
Field Day 3 of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program delivered one of the most action-packed days of the year, blending hands-on safety skills, gear clinics, and a visit from a North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission officer into a day that left participants more prepared than ever for the season ahead. When Things… Read more
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Last Day Luck – Turkey Season 2026
A story from Brian Walo. I’ve spent most of my life Fishing every chance I get. So much so that I make numerous trips to the Gulf Coast to Florida every year to do nothing but fish for days on end. And regardless of the weather, the tide, time of day, or other factors, I… Read more
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From the Ground Up: Building the Infrastructure That Makes Hunting Possible
Saturday, April 25, 2026, marked the second work day of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program’s 2026 season, and participants didn’t just learn about hunting—they built it. With tools in hand and mentors at their side, the group spent the day tackling the kind of real-world equipment work that experienced hunters know is… Read more
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Stewards of the Spring: FLOC’s Inaugural Turkey Mentorship Program
The silence of the North Carolina woods was broken by a sharp, rhythmic owl call. Moments later, the woods erupted as a Tom offered a thunderous “shock gobble” from his roost. As a mentor with the Fall Line Outdoors Chapter (FLOC), I watched my students’ focus sharpen. We quickly devised a plan and convince that Tom… Read more
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From Complete Beginner to Confident Hunter: Your Adventure Awaits
Saturday, February 7, 2026, marked an exciting milestone for a group of aspiring hunters who gathered for the kickoff of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program. For many attendees, this wasn’t just another weekend workshop—it was the beginning of a transformative journey into the world of deer hunting, built on confidence, community, and… Read more
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Scouting for turkeys and deer starts in January to be successful for both
North Carolina boasts some of the most varied hunting landscapes in the Southeast. Success for both spring turkeys and the next fall’s deer season often comes down to the legwork you do in late winter, after deer season and while small game hunting until the end of Feb. This period is a golden opportunity because… Read more