The fall time, especially around November, makes it the perfect season for hunting massive bucks and plenty of doe. If you’re planning on going on a few hunting trips with your closest friends and family, consider giving them the gift of lasting memories this season. Contact us today to get started!
Jennette's Pier
Jennette’s Pier was the first fishing pier that opened in Nags Head, North Carolina in 1939 which makes it the oldest pier on the Outer Banks!
North Carolina’s Outer Banks have always been known for some of the most rewarding fishing experiences. Red drum, bluefish, striped bass, flounder, and king mackerel are just a few of the prized fish that people of all skill levels love to catch off of Jennette’s Pier.
They also provide educational programs to learn the basic skills necessary to catch fish. Topics covered in the program include species that are commonly found around the pier, a lesson on fish identification, how to cast and tie your rigs as well as catch and release techniques. You can also enjoy several aquarium exhibits available for you to check out. The next time you or your family are down at Jennette’s Pier, be sure to bring your fishing poles and get ready for a day of fun! You can also bring your special catch back to Knight's Taxidermy in Clayton! We will bring your trophy back to life so that you can cherish that memory forever!
A Gift Your Loved Ones Can Cherish Forever!
As summer comes to a close, the fall time is just around the corner- along with the holiday season! Bring one of the special harvests that you would like to give to your friends and family this year for a gift that they can cherish from you forever!
Replica fish make a great gift! Here at Knight's Taxidermy, we use the finest quality fish replicas along with the latest techniques to finish your trophy! The perfect gift takes time, so contact us today to learn more.
Trophy Ridge Outfitters
Trophy Ridge Outfitters in Wyoming is a rewarding place to hunt for Merriam Turkeys. They offer exclusive private land and fully guided three-day hunts for Merriam Turkeys. This is a great way to get out and enjoy a hunting excursion with your family or friends! There are also nearby locations for you to hunt prairie dogs or go fishing in the lakes of Wyoming.
Trophy Ridge is a family owned operation that focuses on all of the needs of their community, even the youngest hunters, as well as providing hunting guidance and assistance.
Oceans East Bait & Tackle
Oceans East started in 1982 as a small tackle shop no bigger than a 2 car garage. Since then it has grown to become a popular destination for fishermen, hunters, and sportsmen. Oceans East has over 10,000 sqft of inshore, offshore, freshwater and saltwater fishing merchandise and apparel as well as a knowledgeable staff of experts.
You can trust the staff of Oceans East to provide you with accurate information and hands-on knowledge on everything from inshore bass fishing to offshore bluewater trolling for tuna, marlin or sailfish. Most of the staff members at Oceans East have years of hands-on fishing experience, many as professional guides or charter captains.
This is perfect for a day of fishing fun. Want to treasure your harvest for lifetime? Consider bringing it to Tim Knight's Taxidermy so you can be proud of it for years to come!
Take Your Outdoor Hunting To The Next Level
Howell Woods is a unique 2,800-acre natural resource designed to provide excellent educational experiences.
You can experience a variety of environmental education programs and recreational activities such as bird watching, hunting, and fishing. Canoe the Neuse, spotlight owls throughout our Night Safari, or learn to build your very own backyard wildlife sanctuary. Our programs vary throughout the following three topics: wildlife education, conservation efforts, and recreational activities.
At Howell Woods, you can expect to find a number of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and biking. The 15 separate trails that make up this trail system are some of the best trails for bird watching on the property and are a feature of the North Carolina Birding Trail. The shortest trail is a mere tenth of a mile, while the longest is 3/4 mile in length.
Howell Woods also offers five ponds of various sizes plus access to the Neuse River, Hannah creek and Mill Creek for recreational fishing. We offer canoes for rental so you can glide across the water and fish to your heart's content. Two of the ponds are stocked with catfish and/or hybrid sunfish while the other ponds are "naturally" stocked by seasonal floods.
Last, but not least, are their controlled hunting areas which are popular for feral pigs reaching up to 300lbs, deer, waterfowl, squirrels, and wild turkeys. This is the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to hone their hunting skills and catch their forever trophy! If you decide to bring home your catch, bring it by Knight's Taxidermy in Clayton, NC! Let’s bring your trophy back to life.
How To Care For Your Animal Pre-Mount
As a hunter, it’s exciting when you Harvest your first big buck, fish, or bird. Most people like to take these as an additional food source but other times people love to be able to show off their special harvest as a trophy!
This is where Taxidermy comes in to play, but before that, it is important to know how to prepare the animal before you bring it to a Taxidermist. Prevent things like freezer burn and premature damage to faded and bug infested mounts with these simple steps.
Proper Freezer Storage. Prepping your animal before you bring it to a Taxidermist is important in order to preserve your animal for as long as possible. Proper storage in the freezer is important to avoid freezer burn and premature damage.
Avoid Dragging. If possible, avoid dragging the animal to prevent any damage or risks of puncturing the hide. There are tools and equipment that can help you transport your animal.
Have A Pose Picked Out. When you take your animal to a taxidermist, have the pose of your animal already picked out. After all, it will be there forever. Take some time to think about what and where you plan on keeping it. Additionally, keeping it out of the sunlight will help reduce fading over the years.
Try Currituck
Waterfowl hunting in North Carolina is in high demand by all hunters, and there is no shortage of duck hunting in Currituck County.
Various habitats in and around the Currituck Sound, from open water territories to marsh estuaries and grassy flats, are home to several species of ducks.
North Carolina duck hunting allows for a long season during the winter months as long as one possesses a North Carolina hunting license and a duck stamp. Different species of duck that are common in the area include: teal, pintails, mallards, black ducks, blackheads, ruddy ducks, buffleheads, canvasbacks, and redheads.
To take full advantage of North Carolina waterfowl hunting environments, one should have a good set of waders and rain gear on hand. Warm clothes are also a must during the time of year that duck hunting is available in Currituck County.
Many hunters combine duck hunting with other waterfowl or deer hunting in North Carolina. By choosing a reputable guide, some quality decoys, and a trusty canine companion, duck hunting in North Carolina can be a rewarding and exhilarating waterfowl hunting experience.
Affordable Whitetail Deer Hunting in Ahoskie, NC
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Cutawhiskie Creek Outfitters is your complete hunting outfitter. We are located in Menola, NC, which is about 12 miles outside of Ahoskie, NC . Menola is in the SW corner of Hertford County, which is in the heart of the best Whitetail Deer hunting in North Carolina.
“All of our land is composed of a mixture of swamp bottoms, hardwoods, pine blocks, thickets, marshlands, and grain fields. Cutawhiskie Creek Outfitters is a guide service that does our best to help you experience that hunt of a lifetime. We have a vision of what a good hunting service should be and we want to convey that to our guests. To ensure a personalized hunting experience we limit the number of hunters to 4-6 per week during Archery Season and 8-14 during Gun Season.”
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