Columbia / Orangeburg

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Hunting season is here and Troy at THE BUCK & BOAR HUNTING PRESERVE offers it all! He has top quality deer, hog and ram hunting packages (that attract trophy hunters from all over the country). A pine plantation managed for turkey and quail, ponds, streams, 600 yd. rifle range, lodge, cabin, R/V and primitive camping areas, are part of several hundred acres outside of the enclosure. The wild hog population is at an all time high this year and mature boar are everywhere. If you have been looking to harvest a big boar for the wall it is time to stop looking and go hunting. I can put you on a 200 lb plus wild boar on most any feeder any evening. I scout every day and so far I have seen shooters every time I go out. The velvet bucks are looking good this year also. Call us for open dates, and more information at 866.799.5585 or e-mail (troy@boar-hunter.com).

Rivers Turn Kennel the home of HRCH/UH Tug Boat Annie & HRCH/UH Fancy’s Mighty Sampson. Located off of Hwy 4 in Orangeburg directly behind Lee’s Sausage at 128 Rivers Turn Road offers Dog Obedience, Retriever Training, UKC, AKC, Boykin Spaniel Hunt Test, hunting dogs & Upland Training. Retriever & Upland Breeds welcome. Gene Putnam has over 20 Years of experience training Retrievers, basic obedience, marking skills, force fetch, advance-marking skills, blind handling, steady to flush & shot is our standard program. Our training grounds are excellent with 4 lakes, 2 large fields with medium and heavy cover. Gene offers a weekly and monthly training program at an economical rate. They also board dogs and teach them Obedience (Heel, Sit, Here, Place). Gene offers a patented Automatic Bird Launcher, which works from a portable air tank to make your dog a better marking dog and remote controls for lengthening your marks out to 500 yards. www.riversturnkennel.com

RICK’S OF SOUTH CAROLINA is located on Bluff Road on the way to the Santee Cooper Lakes. They are hearing that the bream and catfish are being caught on Lake Marion and Lake Wateree in the backs of the creeks. The catfishing has been best at night using cut bait and worms on the bottom at night. The bream fishing should be excellent on the full moon, using crickets and worms in the shallows in local ponds. Remember Rick’s of South Carolina is open 7 days a week 24 hours a day and has all types of live bait. There is an ABC store next to Rick’s of South Carolina.

BEAVER CREEK KENNELS located in the Sandy Run Area of Calhoun County is owned and operated by Randy and Cathy Hoffman and have been in existence since 1984. The kennel specializes in Retriever Gun Dog Training for hunters who want a top-notch hunting companion. All levels of Gun Dog Training from start to finish are offered. The Hoffman’s also offer Obedience Training for the companion animal owner. They will gladly work with any bred on obedience. This is also a good time to take your dog to the next level of work and add hand signals or flushing work so they will be ready for hunting season. The pups from the kennel are always bred for excellence in the hunting field and they make great family pets as well. They have three well-bred started Chesapeake pups for sale. And their son, Buck, has some UKC registered Redbone Coon Hound pups. Give them a call or visit their web site www.beavercreekkennels.com.

BARRON'S OUTFITTERS, "Columbia's only complete Fish’n and Hunt’n store" for over 60 years, is located in the heart of downtown Columbia at 1725 Harden Street. Barron's is a proud partner with PSE and Browning Archery. With a complete line of bows, accessories and a full service archery center, the staff at Barron's is eager to help you with all your bow needs! See our ad for our current special or visit out website www.barronsoutfitters.com. Hunting season will be here soon and Barron's offers you all the hunting and fishing gear for any time, place or season! Don’t forget they have years of experience doing all types of rod and reel repair. So, drop by and get a report on the fish’n or hunt’n around Columbia. If you want the best, you will find it at Barron's.

JEFFERY ARCHERY has moved to 3129 Bluff Road, Columbia (803.776.3832), and this new location is quite the facility. An Archer’s dream! Jeffery Archery is now in its 32nd year of operation, the founder Owen Jeffery's bow making career spans five decades. Jeffery Archery is one of the oldest custom bow builders. For the traditional archery enthusiast, please go to there web site (www.jefferyarchery.com). Inside you can view our product line, get information on selecting equipment and learn more about setting up and using your traditional tackle. For those interested in contemporary compound bows and the latest technology, you to can go to our web site. Let Jeffery Archery introduce you to some of the industry's finest compound bows and accessories. Jeffery Archery Pro Shop is a full-service and sales retail store. They are authorized dealers for Mathews, Hoyt USA, PSE, Parker, Martin, Bear, Mission, and Quest.

CRIDER CYCLE CENTER in Bamberg is located on Main St. (Hwy. 601/301) and they have a full line of Arctic Cat ATV’S. Crider Cycle Center has the new Prowler HDX700 (with bench seat). Crider Cycle Center has a lot to chose from: 550 Prowler, 550 H-1, 550S, 500 Camo, Prowler 1000XTZ, 90cc Arctic Cat, the Arctic 366, the Drive (a Yamaha golf cart) and more. They offer financing and Crider’s has a great service department and offers quite the selection of ATV accessories. They also carry, Echo weed eaters, deer corn, ammo, some fishing tackle, and fishing and hunting licenses. Hunting Season is almost here and Crider’s has the ATV to get you there!

SOUTHERN SPICE DEER PROCESSING is located at 13191 Ashton Rd., Lodge, SC (on the Bamberg/Colleton County line). Southern Spice is a professional facility that offers an enclosed skinning area, packing, freezing, cleaning and cooling. They specialize in jerky, meat loaf, snack sticks, all types of sausage, burger, cubed steak, stew, roast, and much more. In season, their hours of operations are: Sunday-Saturday 8am to 12 pm and reopen 1 hour before dark til 10 pm. Closed Christmas day. Give Monica a call today and ask about “Little Joe’s Taxidermy” now at Southern Spice Deer Processing.

LEXINGTON PAWN & GUN is located at 4884 Sunset Blvd. (Hwy. 378), between Lexington and Columbia it is a huge store with a great selection of everything you could think of. For the hunter, they offer a great selection of reloading supplies, Heritage Safes, Browning and Remington long guns, Ammo, Sure Fire flashlights with all types of lens, Swaroski scopes, Buck knives, gun cases, pistols by Glock, Springfield, Smith and Wesson, SCENTile blinds and Double Bull Blinds and much, much more. The great thing about this store is that they will buy, sell & trade for anything of value. The owners are hunters and fishermen and can help you to get set up properly for the upcoming hunting season.

COOK'S MOUNTAIN HUNT CLUB located in Richland County & they have 5,000+ acres for Deer, Turkey & Small Game Hunt'n. Deer Season is right around the corner (Aug. 15). You need to give Tony a call for more info @ 803.622.6933. They have the game, if you have the time!

THE TACKLE SHOP LLC at 743 Meeting Street, West Columbia is open seven days a week. Jake Mitchum has a good selection of live bait, live herring and fishing tackle. In the area ponds, lakes and rivers the bream and cat fishing should be at its peak. The bream are being caught on crickets and worms in the shallows. The best time should be around the full moon. The Tackle Shop has a great selection of fishing supplies, bait, ice, drinks, beer, snacks, and more. All you will need for a great day of fishing. Stop by and ask Jake for an up to date fishing report, and remember they have live herring and glow plugs.

PALMETTO ARMY SURPLUS located at 1066 Russell Street, Orangeburg has all the supplies you will need for camping or hunting. They offer all sorts of camo clothing, boots, hats, coats, rain gear, belts, packs, blankets, tents, sleeping bags, knifes, ammo cans, GI camo and a lot more. Marvin has EMT and Police Items. Please come by and check out this store, they have great selections, at great prices.

MICHAEL’S DEER/HOG PROCESSING & TAXIDERMY is located at 524 Bazzle Road, Ehrhardt; SC. Michael Hiers is a member of the National Taxidermy Association and the South Carolina Association of Taxidermy. He offers some of the best quality work and prices around. He mounts game heads, does skull mounts, fish and small animals. His facility is USDA approved and Michael can cut and process your deer or hog anyway you like it. Give him a call or drop by and let him show you his fine facility and work.

SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE in Columbia, at 476 Piney Grove Road, Exit 104 off I-26 is a huge 65,000 square foot store. They offer a great selection of outerwear and footwear; they are stocked with all types of hunting, fishing, camping, and reloading supplies. Sportsman’s Warehouse has everything the camper, hunter or fisherman needs (everything!). With deer season coming, you need to come by the store and get what you need for the hunt. Sportsman’s Warehouse offers seminars and classes. Please call for more information. South Carolina fish’n and hunt’n licenses are available for purchase at customer service during regular store hours. Stop by and see what they have to offer!

PHILLIPS PLANTATION is located at 601 Wire Road, Neeses, SC and Kelvin has quite the place! Phillips Plantation has trophy managed their deer since 1995. Over three thousands acres of trophy managed property has produced SC state record book bucks. Not, only does he offers great Trophy Deer & Turkey hunts, his processing facility is top notch and he also offers great taxidermy work on site. Hunting season is coming soon! Call Kelvin and make your next hunt a trophy filled success!

BUCK’S SPORT SHOP-N-MARKET stated that some of their customers are having good luck fishing in the Congaree, Wateree and Saluda Rivers. With reports of plenty of bream and shell cracker being caught during the week of the full moon, in the local ponds. They continue to hear of some good catches of catfish on cut bait and worms fished on the bottom. They are selling plenty of worms and crickets. They have all types of fishing supplies, tackle, live bait, cold drinks, beer, snacks and alot more! Come see everything they have to offer.

AUTO ADDITIONS Inc. at 7409-B Broad River Road in Irmo can add to your truck or car any enhancements you want. They do window tinting, sunroofs, leather interiors, spray on bed liners, step bars, brush & grille guards and much, much more. Give Kyle a call or go by and see all he has to offer to help improve your vehicle.

CAROLINA HONDA is located at 901 Buckner Road Columbia SC 29203, and they are an exclusive Honda-only dealer with a facility that's completely dedicated to Honda Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters and Personal Watercraft. When you sell the best, you don't need to sell anything else. As an official Honda Powerhouse Dealer, we maintain a complete inventory of all powersports products at all times. That's over eighty different models. Furthermore, our commitment is to have the best selection of colors that you can find anywhere. Phone: 803.252.3381 Fax: 803.252.4104 Toll Free Phone: 877.284.8074

PETE’S SANDY RUN STORE & GRILL is located on Hwy 176 at Hwy 31 in the Sandy Run - Gaston area. Opening early (5:00 am) to serve the areas sportsman. They have an excellent selection of bait and fishing tackle. August is a good time for bream and bass fishing in the local ponds. So come by the store and get some minnows, crickets or worms and go catch you a stringer full. With the warm weather some big catfish are being caught in holes with liver and gizzards especially at night. Looking for a hot meal? Pete’s has quite the selection, to include great fried chicken. Pete’s also has coffee, cold drinks, ice, and more. Everything you need for a great day. So come by and get some minnows, crickets or worms and go catch you a stringer full.

Andy Williams at BLACK RIVER MARINE stated that summer is the time to go fishing on the Santee Cooper lakes. For enjoying the water during the hot summer, they have a good selection of G-3 aluminum and G-3 Pontoon Boats powered by Yamaha Outboards. You need to come by and see these aluminum boats that have huge casting decks designed for duck hunting, shrimping and fishing. Black River also has a great selection of used boats at affordable prices. They have a great hunting and fishing department, with quite the selection of hunting accessories, camo, calls, boots and more. Everything the fisherman or hunter needs! They hear, catfish can be caught in the Diversion Canal and in the old river channel on cut bait and worms, especially at night. The bream fishing is good in the area ponds using crickets and worms around the full moon. Andy has crickets, worms, minnows, ballyhoo, squid, cigar minnows and anything else you will need to get out on the water for a great day of fishing.

FAT BOY'S DEER PROCESSING is located in Sox's Feed & Seed in Perry, SC. Basic processing & skinning is available. Your processed venison will be packaged in Easy Packs & Power Sealed. They have plenty of feed for your animals. They are active in coon hunting and TC’s wife and daughter are active in horse barrel riding shows.

JOHNSON'S MARINE in Orangeburg offers a good selection of boats and they have Suzuki Outboards to power them. Johnson’s have boats that are affordable and perfect for fish’n and hunt’n the waters of SC. Johnson Marine has an excellent parts and service department. Stop by and let Heath show you all they have to offer.

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