At the end of duck hunting season, three treasured decoys stir bittersweet memories.
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In Search of Down East
In Carteret County, the North River does more than divide the land. It defines a specific, once-remote region of North Carolina and the distinct culture and traditions that took root there, shaped by sound and sea.
A Family Flocks Together at BJ’s Carolina Café
After a chilly morning spent chasing ducks in Currituck County, hungry hunters warm up over plates piled high with down-home favorites.
The Rabbits of Chatham County
The true story of the early-20th-century Chatham County rabbit boom.
Carolina Born & Bred
Six generations — and counting — of the Plott family have bred a hound renowned for its tenacity, bravery, and indelible link to the Tar Heel State.
Birds of Paradise
Handcrafted decoys have evolved from a practical tool for hunting waterfowl into a prized art form. Yet for some collectors, their value lies in cherished memories of the Carolina coast.
’Tis the Season
The Ramblin’ Man heads into Labor Day weekend with a twinkle in his eye and a song on his lips: For many North Carolinians, dove hunting season kicks off the most wonderful time of the year.
North Carolina’s Rice Revival
Eastern North Carolina was once home to thousands of acres of Carolina Gold rice. And then, about a century ago, those rice fields disappeared. In Pamlico County, this heirloom crop is back — and coming to menus across the state.
Bunking with Babe
In the early 1930s, legendary slugger Babe Ruth took a hunting trip to Craven County.
