Deer Hunting
Archers readying for Saturday’s opener
Tommy White of Vicksburg was a busy man Thursday, scrambling to get ready for Saturday’s opening of the archery season in most areas of Mississippi. […]
Month: September 2016
Deer Hunting
Armyworms a food plot problem in some areas
Like many of the state’s grass farmers, Mississippi deer hunters hoping to produce rich food plots are dealing with a spotty outbreak of armyworms that has hit some areas pretty hard while leaving others alone. […]
Featured
October isn’t just for hunting
October is most noted among outdoorsmen for the hunting opportunities it brings Mississippians, but for fishermen, especially those who do not enjoy the shooting sports, October is about as good as it gets. […]
Bass Fishing
As fall comes, consider Davis Lake for lunker bass
When Jeff Foster caught his 17.34-pound bass at Davis Lake three years ago, it was no fluke.
“I went there, like I always do in winter, hoping to get one bite,” said Foster, of Tupelo, whose fish is the second largest bass ever recorded in Mississippi. “My favorite time of the year is the pre-spawn and I like the coldest, rawest days I can get. […]
Columns
Make sure you’re ready – Give your hunting equipment a good preseason test
Opening day of bow season is almost here, so it’s time to get your bow setup ready. Now is the time to make sure there aren’t any problems. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer season a week away
Jerry Miller is having a hard time concentrating on his professional or personal life this week.
“I’m afraid I’m consumed with deer season, and it’s getting so close,” said Miller, 27, of Brandon. “I have scouted. I have hung stands. I have prepared my clothes for scent control. I have shot about a thousand arrows.” […]
Featured
Youth squirrel hunt opens Saturday
Tim Spencer had a hard time measuring just how long he’s been waiting for Saturday (Sept. 24) to arrive.
“It’d be easy to say I’ve been looking to this day for eight years, since that’s how old my son Henry is,” said Spencer, an avid outdoorsman and a longtime fan of squirrel hunting. “But honestly, I think it’s more like 35 years, because that’s how many years it’s been since Dad and Grandpa took me on my first squirrel hunt. […]
Bass Fishing
Heart Tail Swimbaits
Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits keeps raising the bar higher and higher with each entry into the artificial lure manufacturing industry.
For example, owner Gary Yamamoto is proud of the fairly new Heart Tail Swimbait. […]
Field Notes
Knot of the month: Loop Knot
Anglers Robbie Hall and Tommy Jones tie their soft-plastic lures to their leaders the same way — with a loop knot — and they get results. […]
Fishing
The next step in trolling motor evolution
My first real bass boat was a new 1973 Raycraft Pro built in St. Augustine, Texas, right between Lake Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend Reservoir. […]
Deer Hunting
10 tips to tame vegetation
Now is the time to be thinking about trimming limbs, branches and brush that might otherwise interfere with a successful deer hunt this fall. […]
Field Notes
Mini windshield perfect for pop-up storms
Space is always at a premium on a boat, so Capt. Mike Gallo came up with a novel idea that keeps him and his clients safer during unexpected storms on the water — but is small enough to hardly be noticed by anyone onboard. […]