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SOUTH CAROLINA OUTDOOR PRESS ASSOCIATION

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2023 SC OUTDOOR PRESS ASSOCIATION AWARD WINNERS

The South Carolina Outdoor Press Association gathered in Lake Murray Country for
their annual conference and banquet Oct. 4 – 7. During the banquet, the
organization named their Excellence in Craft award winners, which are listed
here:

Best outdoor Blog

1: Brian Carroll “Santee Cooper Life” https://santeecooperlife.com/

2: Mike Watts “Rivers and Feathers” https://riversandfeathers.com/

Best Outdoor Audio

1: Pete Rogers “Christian Outdoors Podcast: Episode 176, Turn Your Life Around”
https://www.christianoutdoors.org/?s=Turn+your+life+around

2: Brian Cope “New State Record fish and CWD impact on Carolina hunters”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-state-record-fish-cwd-impact-on-carolina-hunters/id1499066317?i=1000566202182

3: Brian Cope “ Is North Carolina’s elk population native to the state?”
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-north-carolinas-elk-population-native-to-the-state/id1499066317?i=1000593029918

Best Outdoor Book

1: Whit Gibbons, “Salleyland: Wildlife Adventures in Swamps, Sandhills, and
Forests” https://www.uapress.ua.edu/9780817360641/salleyland/

2: Jim Casada “Lords of the Veldt & Vlei”
https://www.sportingclassicsstore.com/collections/africa/products/lords-of-the-veldt-vlei-deluxe-edition

3: Jim Mize “The Jon Boat Years” https://uscpress.com/The-Jon-Boat-Years

Bob Glendy Award (Best Fishing Story)

Jim Casada “A Murderer as a Mentor: The Strange Saga of Old Al”
https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/a-murderer-as-a-mentor-the-strange-saga-of-old-al/

Terry Madewell Award (Best Hunting Story)

Jim Casada “Fred Selous: Heart of Steel”
https://sportingclassicsdaily.com/fred-selous-heart-of-steel/

Best Magazine Story (1000 words or less)

1: Jim Casada “Memories of Butchering Hogs”
https://www.smliv.com/api/amp/food/memories-of-butchering-hogs-an-excerpt/

2: Pete Rogers “Smaller is Better in the Muzzleloading world” Minnesota Deer
Hunter Association Magazine (Winter 2022)

3: Terry Madewell “Beat the Mid Summer Blues”
https://www.carolinasportsman.com/fishing/freshwater-fishing/catfish/beat-the-midsummer-blues-by-catfishing-at-night/

Best Magazine Story (Over 1000 words)

1: Terry Madewell “Santee’s Springtime Slabs”
https://www.carolinasportsman.com/fishing/freshwater-fishing/crappie-bream/santees-springtime-slabs/

2: Cindy Thompson “Land of the Pines” South Carolina Wildlife Magazine
July/August 2022

3: Cindy Thompson “A River Reborn” South Carolina Wildlife Magazine March/April
2023

Best Outdoor Newspaper Article

1: Whit Gibbons “Corn Snakes make colorful windshield wipers”
http://archive-srel.uga.edu/outreach/ecoviews/ecoview230521.htm

2: Whit Gibbons “Okeefenokee Joe”
https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/opinion/columns/2023/01/21/okefenokee-joe-was-a-great-naturalist-ecoviews/69810413007/

3: Josh Lanier “Wanderlust” https://greercitizen.com/sports/wanderlust

Best Electronic Publishing Story

1: Larry Chesney “No fishing in your pajamas”
https://riversandfeathers.com/no-fishing-in-your-pajamas/

2: Jim Casada “Did you ever?”
https://www.smliv.com/api/amp/stories/a-look-back-at-the-mountain-past/

3: Corey Hunt “Simple 7’s: Fishing Glacier National Park” (no link available)

Best Conference Site Story

1: Terry Madewell “Take a Swipe at Stripers”
https://www.carolinasportsman.com/fishing/freshwater-fishing/striper-freshwater-fishing/deep-thinking-for-santee-stripers/

2: Larry Chesney “Slow Drifting for Spring Cats”
https://www.carolinasportsman.com/fishing/freshwater-fishing/catfish/slow-drifting-for-spring-cats/

3: Jim Mize “Almost a fly fishing story”
https://riversandfeathers.com/almost-a-fly-fishing-story/

Author Brian CopePosted on October 10, 2023

WHITNEY PHILLIPS GETS HER OLD MAN

By SanteeCooperLife

A years-long quest is now complete

More than 6 1/2-years-old, 17 1/2-inch spread, 185 pounds and 7 points. These
are the final numbers on a buck that has been keeping Whitney Phillips of
Summerton, SC up at night.

“He was beat up and on his way down when we finally connected. But it’s not the
size of the antlers on this deer. This is the first deer that I had an emotional
attachment to. Please don’t tell my husband Trey,” she said, only half jokingly.

Phillips manages Clarendon Club, a sportsman’s paradise for deer and duck
hunting that encompasses more than 3000 acres of prime hunting land on the
shores of Lake Marion in Clarendon County.

“My Old Man,” as Phillips endearingly called him, has been the primary target
for her Thompson Center Arms .25-06 for the past three seasons. At one point, he
had larger antlers, but he and Phillips just couldn’t connect.

Numerous times, he walked past her stand with circumstances that would not allow
for a shot. Too far. Too fast. And one time, too close, directly underneath her
stand, seemingly taunting her. She dared not move for fear of spooking him. He
walked away unharmed. So the chase continued.

“The Old Man and I met for a short visit last year when he came by my stand.
Everything was perfect,” she said. “I slowly settled the crosshairs behind the
shoulder and gently squeezed the trigger. NOTHING!”

But the problem, she soon realized, wasn’t the gun.

“I called Trey to tell him my gun was messed up, and he asked if I had loaded
it,” she said.

Time to try again

After loading the gun, Phillips waited for another chance. This time, she got
settled, gently squeezed the trigger. But again, NOTHING.

She looked at the back of the gun and noticed she had forgotten to pull back the
hammer. So she pulled it back, anticipating that the deer would be moving on
shortly. But there he stood, offering her a shot.

“She settled the crosshairs and once again squeezed the trigger. The bullet
found its mark, spraying matter violently into the air. The matter in the air
was sand, and the mark was the dirt in front of the deer. Her Old Man ran off
without even a scratch.

“Immediately I regretted pulling the trigger. I waited all this time for this
opportunity. And then I bombed it,” she said.

Luckily, the Old Man kept coming around, and was seen on other outings by every
member of the Phillips family, including son Troy and daughter Clara, who often
join Whitney and Trey in the stand, enjoying family time afield, which, along
with big bucks, is a major part of the Clarendon Club story.

For the Phillips family, allowing bucks to mature to their full potential before
harvesting them is their goal. Proof of their strategy is in the South Carolina
state record book, where Trey’s name is written beside the 150 4/8-inch buck he
killed on the property just a few short years ago.

On Oct. 13, the weather was just right. Mr. Gene (Eugene Phillips — the
patriarch of the Phillips family) commented that someone always kills a good
buck around the middle of October. Trey took the kids to school, allowing
Whitney to get in her stand. Her buck had been moving around a lot, and had been
spotted making visits on neighboring properties.

Phillips got in the stand before daylight, watching and listening to nature as
the woods awakened. With the first hint of light, she could make out the
silhouettes of deer in the bait pile, as well as other deer meandering about.

One look through her Zeiss scope confirmed the Old Man was there. The moment of
truth was upon her.

She also noticed another buck that was considerably larger than her long-time
target. But she didn’t consider shooting that one. Not even for a second.

Finally, success

“The Old Man was MY BUCK. He is old and I have hunted him hard. It was the one
that I was after. And it was more about finishing what I had started than
anything else,” she said.

Once it was light enough, the Old Man moved away from the other bucks, offering
Phillips an opening. She gently touched off the shot. The Old Man ran away.

“Oh no. I rushed it again,” she thought.

The other bucks had not left the scene. So she had a good feeling the Old Man
might come back if she hadn’t hit him.

After 4 long minutes, he came back. He stood broadside, 125 yards away. Phillips
settled the crosshairs and gently squeezed the trigger. A hard hit with a
visible reaction as the buck kicked out his back legs let her know the bullet
hit its mark. The end of this multi-year craze engulfing the spirit of the
entire family was finally coming to an end.

After a hurried wait, she began the search for blood. She saw right away that
her aim was true. The ground was littered with blood. Turning in the direction
of his travel, she saw in the distance the Old Man’s white belly.

The game was over. She finally had her guy.

She called Trey, then Matt Taylor of Woods ‘n Water Taxidermy in Manning, and
then to her son’s school to ask Troy’s teacher to let him know the good news.

Once mounted, the Old Man will grace the wall of the Phillips’ home, and the
stories of his adventures will be told for years to come. His legacy will always
be remembered as another part of the Santee Cooper Life.

Author BMCPosted on November 4, 2022

CANCELLED 2020 CONFERENCE

Hi SCOPe members,

Today the SCOPe Board called a special online meeting to discuss rescheduling
this fall’s conference in Aiken. Concerns about COVID-19 have led to discussions
with the local tourism bureau and other partners, so our board has decided to
delay the event until 2021. We appreciate your continued support as we plan for
a great conference in the future.

Sincerely,

Tricia Perea

Author BMCPosted on August 13, 2020

PRIMITIVE & SURVIVAL SKILLS SEMINAR

Those interested in learning more about primitive and survival skills might be
interested in a two-day seminar in March that will cover fire starting with bow
drill and ferrocerium rod, flint knapping, water purification, cordage making
from natural fibers, archery, atlatl and more.

Other skills such as cast iron cooking, trapping, campsite selection and many
other valuable outdoor skills will be covered. For more details such as cost and
registration information, location, etc., contact L. Woodrow Ross at
lross3871@charter.net or call 864-238-1944

Author Brian CopePosted on January 6, 2020

THE WILD COUNTRY ~ REVIEW

“That Wild Country” by Mark Kenyon is excellent reading for SCOPe members and it
contains a lot of historical information about the preservation of wilderness
areas and some of the struggles of those who worked to preserve them.

The sub-title says, “An epic journey through the past, present and future of
America’s Public Lands”.
Mark Kenyon is an outdoor writer, has been published in Outdoor Life, Field and
Stream and is a contributor to MeatEater, Inc. This is his first book.
Kenyon traveled the U.S. to many of our most famous and beloved Parks and
wilderness areas and detailed his personal adventures, but he went on to explain
how these areas were set aside and protected. The text is a positive assessment
of the needs for wild places, but it is also a warning of the need to continue
to support the need for such places.

References are made to such groundbreaking and historical writings as Aldo
Leopold’s Sand County Almanac and Theodore Roosevelt’s “Hunting Trips of a
Ranchman and the Wilderness Hunter.

You may not agree with all his statements, but it is a book that is well worth
taking the time to read it.

Best regards, Larry

Author Brian CopePosted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

CHRISTIAN OUTDOORS PODCAST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

RE: Pete Rogers Outdoors Launches New Podcast

Taylors, SCPete Rogers Outdoors announces the airing of Christian Outdoors
Podcast

Christian Outdoors Podcast will be hosted by longtime award-winning outdoor
writer photographer and speaker, Pete Rogers of Taylors, SC. Christian Outdoors
is a Podcast that will merge two passions of host Pete Rogers. An ordained
minister and longtime outdoor communicator, Pete Rogers saw a need in the
industry to bring these two passions together into one place. For over twenty
years Pete Rogers has dedicated his life to promoting the hunting, fishing and
outdoor lifestyle. While simultaneously working to spread the gospel through a
variety of avenues.

“The podcast gives me another avenue to reach an audience I may not have reached
before.” Rogers says. “And it allows me to expand beyond the normal avenue for
communication commonly found in the outdoor arena.” For decades the majority of
the communication has been through written word. More and more people are
turning to Podcasts to get their information. “As someone who loves God and
loves the outdoors, I think I bring a unique perspective to the microphone. As a
trained minister and longtime contributor to the hunting and fishing and outdoor
arena, I believe I can offer a podcast that can merge these two passions
together.”

Christian Outdoors Podcast will cover a wide array of topics near and dear to
the heart of host Pete Rogers. Rogers is dedicated to covering all areas of
outdoor lifestyle. “I have long been entrenched in the hunting, fishing and
trapping arena, and love it there. But there are dozens of other outdoor
activities that we can reach with this podcast. I hope to include episodes on
camping, backpacking, hiking, skiing, off-road riding, mountain biking, and
anything else I can think of.” In addition, there will be interviews with
well-known outdoor folk who are passionate about Christ and what he has done for
them. When the opportunity presents itself, Rogers will also cover topics many
Christians struggle with and seek to address those in a positive manner.

Christian Outdoors Podcast hopes to be a podcast that will enlighten, broaden
and transform people in a variety of areas. “I want Christian Outdoors Podcast
to be a place where we discuss all things outdoors and how we can enjoy God
everyday” Rogers says.

Christian Outdoors Podcast will be available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google
Play, Android and other podcast platforms beginning October 1, 2019. To find out
more, go to, www.christianoutdoors.org and learn more about the podcast and host
Pete Rogers. To contact Pete Rogers or to schedule him to speak at your next
event, you can email him at; pete@christianoutdoors.org

About Pete Rogers Outdoors

Pete Rogers Outdoors is the brand behind outdoor writer and author,
photographer, and seminar speaker and Podcaster Pete Rogers of Taylors, SC. Pete
Rogers annually produces over 100 articles and more than 400 photographs for
various outdoor outlets. An award-winning writer and photographer, he is the
author of two books; Times Well Spent: Ramblings from a Sportsman’s Life, winner
of 2012 Best Book from the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association and his
latest book, released in spring of 2018, So, You Want to Hunt Turkeys. He is
also the Host of “Ralph and Vicki’s OffGrid Podcast” with Outdoor Television
legends, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo. For more information or to request him to
speak at your next event contact him at; peterogersoutdoors@gmail.com. Or
Pete@christianoutdoors.org

www.petergoersoutdoors.com www.christianoutdoors.org

Contact: 864-275-6034

Author Brian CopePosted on September 30, 2019

DEVELOPING SKILLS WITH PRIMITIVE WEAPONS AND TOOLS

Check out the latest book by Larry Ross ~

You can get your copy on Amazon Kindle :

Skill with primitive weapons is something that is earned by repetition and hard
work. It requires good hand/eye coordination and being physically fit for some
skills. It would not be advisable for a person that is not dedicated to learning
these skills to set out on that path. If one desires to hunt extremely
successfully, it would be a good plan to use firearms. On the other hand, if one
is seeking a challenge and a doorway to the most exciting way to hunt, primitive
weapons are the way to go.

The key to using primitive weapons and tools is to practice diligently to hone
your skill. When using atlatl or bow, developing good form and having good
concentration is important. Use of primitive weapons is like shooting foul shots
in basketball. There are no sights, it is a balance of hand-eye coordination and
concentration on a tiny spot on the target or animal that you desire to strike.
Repetition is the key. Practice, practice, practice!

When hunting with any weapon, especially primitive weapons such as atlatl or bow
and arrow, it is vital that you not fall into the trap of looking at the entire
animal when the moment of truth arrives. You must pick out that tiny spot on the
animal that will result in a humane kill. We owe it to our quarry to be the best
that we can be.

Not all who make and use primitive weapons choose to hunt. Many enjoy the
opportunity to master skills that our forefathers practiced on a daily basis.
Flint knapping, making bows and arrows, making atlatls, cordage making, fire
starting and many other primitive skills are a way for us to experience how our
forbears lived. We can establish a connection with the past in a very real
sense. The satisfaction of developing skills that seem foreign to our modern
world is very attractive to those of us who walk to the beat of a different
drum.

It is our wish that this text will start you on a pathway that will be very
rewarding. It will not always be easy, but it will open your eyes to the past in
a very genuine way. Godspeed on your journey to knowledge that is as old as
humanity.

Author Brian CopePosted on August 11, 2019

HOW TO SHOP FOR THE PERFECT RURAL PROPERTY IN THREE MONTHS

Posted by Jim Mize on May 1, 2019

Outdoorsman Jim Mize shares his experience of buying rural land in three months,
from narrowing down the ideal location in his search to visiting properties to
choosing the perfect fit for his needs.

MONTH 1: NARROWING DOWN THE SEARCH

When I first graduated from college, I lived in a rural area. I could turn my
bird dog loose in my backyard and take off walking. During my working years, all
that changed with a couple moves to mid-sized towns and a larger city. Now, I’m
entering a new career and thinking rural living sounds like the way to go. The
next question to answer is, “Where do I start?” You might be in the same mindset
so my journey could be useful.

Realtors often use the quote, “Three things matter when you choose where to
live: location, location, and location.” But for rural living, what does that
mean?

After some thought, I decided to think about where I would go and how often, and
then balance my location to give consideration to my travel. For instance, I
will be writing full-time about the outdoors, so being in the outdoors matters.
I fish several streams regularly, so access to public land is a plus.

Find the rest of the story and more from Jim at :

https://rethinkrural.raydientplaces.com/blog/shopping-for-a-rural-property?fbclid=IwAR3CYxXAmYXZpjG362-7VlrEuigDw4L2MPtUuUSKwgV7IMzInqzz0IsiNZs

Author Brian CopePosted on May 3, 2019

WANDO RIVER REDFISHING

Check out this over the slot Redfish caught in the upper Wando river. Angler (
Steve Healey ) The weather is heating up and the fish are on the bite both
inshore & offshore. Mahi are hitting the docks hard and will soon be on the
grill of every avid saltwater fisherman. Get outside, listen for a gobble, chunk
a cricket, throw a fly or just enjoy our great outdoors. Looking forward to
seeing you in, on or around the water soon.

Photo by : Brian Carroll / The Outdoor Image

Author Brian CopePosted on April 25, 2019

TAG BOATS BUILDS OFFSHORE FISHING CATAMARANS IN CHARLESTON, SC

TAG BOATS OFFERING PLUSH, HIGH PERFORMANCE FISHING CRAFT

As anglers head to the offshore fishing grounds this year, they’ll see a new
player in the boating market. TAG Boats, based in Charleston, S.C. is set to
shake up the offshore world with their world-class high-performance fishing
catamarans.

TAG is currently producing 36-foot catamarans that have all the comforts and
features important to today’s anglers. Their 43-footer is in the design concept
phase.

David Johnson, Jr., a 43-year-old entrepreneur who grew up in South Carolina’s
lowcountry, has spent over 25 years fishing offshore in a variety of boats
ranging from 21-footers to 60+ footers, and everything in between.

See more of the story from SCOPE Member Brian Cope at :

> New Charleston boat company producing offshore catamarans

Author Brian CopePosted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

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