Tag: hunting
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Field Day 5: Getting the Ground Ready
The fall hunting season is coming fast, and Field Day 5 was all about meeting it prepared. Mentors and students returned to the private hunting property not to hunt, but to do the quiet, unglamorous work that makes a good season possible. From the tree line to the dirt, the group spent the day turning… Read more
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Learn the part of hunting that changes everything — what to do after the shot
Avoid that NOW WHAT?!? moment If you’ve ever wondered what really happens once a deer is on the ground, this Practical Deer Processing webinar gives you the clear, confidence‑building introduction you’ve been looking for. It’s designed for hunters with limited experience who want a simple, structured walkthrough of the entire process — without overwhelming you, without guesswork.… Read more
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Own the Off‑Season: Summer Steps That Shape Your NC Deer Season
The 2026 North Carolina deer season opens statewide on September 12 for archery, and muzzleloader and rifle seasons open soon after, making summer the critical window to prepare. Success this autumn requires transitioning from casual off-season scouting to active herd management and assessment of your hunting gear right now. Laying the groundwork during the hot… Read more
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Special Early Antlered Deer Season Opens August 22–23 in All NC CWD Management Areas
Fall Line Outdoors stands ready to support you! The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has announced the 2026 Special Early Antlered Deer Season, taking place August 22–23 across all Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Areas statewide. In the Sandhills region, this early season applies specifically to Cumberland and Sampson counties, giving hunters a brief,… Read more
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A Calling: How Saddle Hunting Changed My View of the Woods
By Francisco Fuentes There he was. Just twenty yards behind me to my left, coming on a steady walk. My wind was good,but not perfect. I needed to be ready the exact moment I had a clear shot with my Hoyt bow. He walkeddirectly into my window and suddenly stopped, as if he knew something… Read more
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Public Land Hunting at Its Best: Why NCWRC Permit Hunts Deliver Unmatched Opportunity
Explore opportunities, check deadlines, and apply today: Limited access. Greater opportunity. A better hunt. The Power of Permit Hunts NCWRC’s permit hunt system is designed with purpose. By limiting access and managing hunter numbers, the Commission protects wildlife, preserves habitat quality, and creates high‑value hunting experiences across the state. Permit hunts are available for: And… 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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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