November 2015 - Page 2 of 4 - Mississippi Sportsman

10 tips for public deer hunting

November 16, 2015 Andy Crawford

Killing deer on public land can be challenging, but these tips from Ricky Aucoin can help you fill a tag this season. […]

Safety first on public land

November 16, 2015 Andy Crawford

Ricky Aucoin’s three tips to ensure you safely return home after each hunting trip you take on public-land. […]

Fish Lake Lamar Bruce for bunches of November bass

November 16, 2015 Paul Elias

Three hundred-acre Lake Lamar Bruce near Tupelo reopened in May after being restocked with bass and reworked to put more structure in the lake. […]

4 tips for better taxidermy

November 15, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Wade Wolkart of with Wade’s Taxidermy in Denham Springs, La., shares a few tips to help ensure you get a mount you’ll be proud of. […]

Crappie fishing’s 10 Commandments

November 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

These principles will help you become a more successful crappie angler, which can be measured by the number of crappie in the livewell. […]

Trolling crankbaits works in fall, too

November 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

Now that October has rolled over into November, it’s time to put away all the summer things like beach chairs and pool toys. When you get around to the boat, most anglers will be rolling up those crankbait rods that filled the livewell with crappie so many times this summer. […]

Trip Information — Simpson County Lake

November 15, 2015 Phillip Gentry

How to get there: 76-acre Simpson County Lake is located, between Magee and Mendenhall about 40 miles south of Jackson on U.S. Highway 49. Simpson County Lake is open year round and provides great boating, fishing and also supports a small, well-maintained campground. The street address is 137 Legion Lake Rd, Mendenhall, MS 39114. GPS – N31 54.796 W89 47.481 […]

Wind can be cool for hot weather hunting

November 15, 2015 John J. Woods

Wind or even a light breeze can be a contentious factor when deer hunting. A breeze wafting through the woods or across a food plot can ruin a hunt in a matter of seconds if not played right by the hunter. However, there are ways to downplay the impact of a breeze if hunters follow some simple scent control practices. […]