Tag: outdoors
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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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Kids in Nature Day Oct. 10th! – South Wake Conservationists
South Wake Conservationists, one of our neighboring NCWF chapters, is hosting Kids in NATURE Day. We’re excited to help spread the word about this engaging event that inspires children and families to explore and appreciate the natural world. Kids in Nature Day is back for the fifth year in row! Fall is a great time for… 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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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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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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Hooked on Blues: Mastering Bank Fishing for Blue Catfish on the Cape Fear River
Bank fishing for blue catfish on the Cape Fear River is one of the most rewarding ways to experience North Carolina’s freshwater fisheries. The river’s deep bends, shifting currents, and abundant forage create ideal habitat for trophy‑class blues, and anglers who learn to read these waters can find consistent success year‑round. Fall Line Outdoors, a… 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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From the Woods to the Field: Building Skills That Put You on Deer
The latest field day of the New Hill Hunter Education and Mentoring Program pushed participants deeper into the practical skills that turn a hopeful hunter into a confident one. With boots on the ground and mentors by their side, attendees spent the day learning to read the landscape—and the deer that call it home. Pack… 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
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Fall Line Outdoors Chapter (FLOC) 2026 Turkey Hunting Program: A Scouting Report and Strategy
As we approach the 2026 spring turkey season, the landscape for hunting in North Carolina presents a unique blend of abundant opportunities and significant challenges. While our deer herds are thriving—estimated at over 1 to 1.1 million animals statewide—the elusive Eastern Wild Turkey population sits at around 270,000. With a solid, yet challenging population, finding… Read more