Have been to Southern taking an 11’ then in 2016 passed an 11’ in Marion. Missed a few years applying with another Relo. Started again and initially received a rejection letter. When I landed from CA this week I saw an email from SCDNR they allocated a few more and I drew. Kind of behind now finding a guide. Had gone with Ron Russell the last 2 times. I checked in on his results each year. He passed fairly recently sadly. We always talked about how great the hunt would be if I could draw Middle Coastal but not to be. I’m now many states away again so tough to go DIY. In Southern maybe because I know that area somewhat and my first trip had a harpoon bounce off a giant I’d like redemption on.
Any recommendations on a service would be much appreciated. Guessing I need to optimize this tag so planning a week if needed.
More than happy to put anyone on Steelhead if you ever get north to the frigid climates or creek trout measured in lbs not inches. Lots of bears too. Pics of 600lbs+ around my place including under my stand when I tagged a small one the day before, lol. Either remoteness, rhododendron buds/forage, or the estates being unhuntable but they get giant here. Saw one 780 and thought state record. Only 3rd biggest that one week season. It’s steep and thick. Plus DNR here loves the ease of dropping nuisance bears here. Have cam pics of 7 in 1 day from stand. Most have ear tags.
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