That's why I refuse to hunt there, it's absolutely ridiculous.South Carolina is hitting us out of state guys over the head with license and tag prices. That's what's happening.
Lets see the pics and read the stories!
No story on this guy other than he's gonna have one ugly rack!
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is that an antlered doe?View attachment 250127 Got this first week of June, 7pt that's gotten a lot taller now.
is that an antlered doe?
seems weird to see such a young fawn with a buck like that
It's about a 3month fawn, only thing I've ever heard is the only reason a fawn hangs out with a buck is the fawn is a buck.is that an antlered doe?
seems weird to see such a young fawn with a buck like that
I don't hunt (however I could be persuaded into turkey hunting with little effort).
As far as fishing goes, SC has been hit with more rain and flood this year than I ever remember. Fishing has been scattered. When it's good, it's great.
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Catfishing has been a workout. Fishing with two rods at one time has been challenging. I hate that I missed the peek brim season. The narrow windows have not fallen into my feasible time frames.
I do have the rest of the summer to go after stripers though. If it's like last year, I'll catch so many, I'll be sick of looking at them.
We kayak fish the catawba pretty regularly. There are a few places you can fish solo but for the most part, you need two vehicles. The dam in ft mill to river park in rock hill is my favorite stretch but it has become a tourist destination. There are plenty of sand bars to get out and strech your legs. Ive caught a few stripers, lots of large mouth, and some decent blues(39lb14oz is my best there). Landsford canal to hwy 9 is a much more peaceful trip. No development or tubers but some motor boat traffic. Also not really any good rest stops until youre almost to 9. Good fishing but it gets a lot more pressure since its accesable by motor boat. The best striper fishing is going to be between river park and landsford but its a looong trip. Something like 18 miles. There isnt any public access between the two points so you may not see anyone from the time you put in until you get to landsford. We made it in 10 hours last spring but we didnt get to fish nearly as much as we would have liked. You really need your shit together on that trip. The sun and fatigue will hit hard. Lots of snacks, water, and spf are a must.You fishing from a boat or kayak? I've been wanting to take my kayak down to SC to fish but haven't been able to/don't know the rivers.
Both. I'll use the kayak if it's less than a 10 mile venture. I've been known to paddle 20+ miles in one trip in one day but I rather reserve that for overnight two days. I'll put my 1548 in at any landing on Edisto, peedee, Catawba, Congaree, Wateree, Lynches, Tyger, Broad, Santee, Little, Saluda and Sandy to run 5-70 miles. I've done it my whole life and know them well. 25 Johnson seahorse will handle brackish and saltwater, furthering my range. I don't like rocky waters in the Jon boat so I'll opt for my 10xt Angler kayak.You fishing from a boat or kayak? I've been wanting to take my kayak down to SC to fish but haven't been able to/don't know the rivers.
Just a few miles down from Langford canal is a group of islands I love to camp on. Let's plan a trip one day. You cover the drop off vehicle, I'll cover the pick up vehicle. I can either park on hwy 9 or the landing on Fishing Creek reservoir in great falls.We kayak fish the catawba pretty regularly. There are a few places you can fish solo but for the most part, you need two vehicles. The dam in ft mill to river park in rock hill is my favorite stretch but it has become a tourist destination. There are plenty of sand bars to get out and strech your legs. Ive caught a few stripers, lots of large mouth, and some decent blues(39lb14oz is my best there). Landsford canal to hwy 9 is a much more peaceful trip. No development or tubers but some motor boat traffic. Also not really any good rest stops until youre almost to 9. Good fishing but it gets a lot more pressure since its accesable by motor boat. The best striper fishing is going to be between river park and landsford but its a looong trip. Something like 18 miles. There isnt any public access between the two points so you may not see anyone from the time you put in until you get to landsford. We made it in 10 hours last spring but we didnt get to fish nearly as much as we would have liked. You really need your shit together on that trip. The sun and fatigue will hit hard. Lots of snacks, water, and spf are a must.
Id be glad to show you around sometime. I dont claim to be a great angler but i love being on the river.
I watched a couple fawns for over 30min this evening before 5 does joined the feeding. I got caught drawing back(again!) by a large mature doe that had snuck right behind me. She bounced a short distance and commenced to blowing and stomping for nearly 5 minutes. The deer in front of me never strayed and went back to feeding after a short time. Mouthy Nanny had me pinned down as she knew I was there and I could see her staring at me out of the corner of my eye 20yds away, blowing and stomping. Finally she put her head down and briefly walked through some autumn olive straight for a shooting lane, I was pissed, adjusted quickly, drew back and hit the release when she emerged. I love rage broadheads!