December 2013 Archives - Page 2 of 3

When hunting in North Mississippi, Mikki Hoff likes to pick hunting areas alongside thickets or high grass fields that big bucks like to slip through.

Never too young or old to learn

January 15, 2014 John J. Woods

Little Christan Michael Lancaster caught the hunting bug early, about the time he started going to school. […]

The Vortex Shad

December 31, 2013 Don Shoopman

A veteran saltwater fishing guide who says he fishes with soft plastics 99 percent of the year always reaches for a bag of soft plastics he has the utmost confidence in when he’s out on the water. […]

Ruger offers two 1911 versions with many features that once were only available in custom guns.

Ruger’s 1911

December 27, 2013 Gordon Hutchinson

It has been noted that what you get today for a reasonable price in a 1911 pistol would have cost you a lot extra just a few years ago. […]

The old days of having to buy new units to take advantages of new functionality are long gone, since modern electronics are fully upgradable.

Software updates

December 24, 2013 Allan Tarvid

Brand-new, highly desirable sonar and GPS features are announced at least once each product year by the makers of marine and outdoor electronics. […]

Creating productive green patches requires planning and time.

Thoughts on food plot preparation

December 20, 2013 Bill Garbo

By the time this article appears in the December issue, the whitetail prerut should be in full swing here in the Gulf Coastal South. […]

The Alabama Rig with only three hooks should be effective slow-rolled along riprap.

Bent rods at Pickwick

December 17, 2013 Paul Elias

Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River in northeast Mississippi is one of the best wintertime bass lakes in the country. You can catch a wide variety of bass there, including largemouths, smallmouths, spotted bass, striped bass and hybrid striped bass. […]

Trout invade the rivers and bays along the Gulf this month, making December the perfect time to put some fish in the freezer.

Let your quest for specks take you to the Gulf Coast

December 13, 2013 John E. Phillips

If you’re looking for a fun yet different Christmas present for your family, then take a fishing trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The fish are biting, and the area needs anglers to catch them in the coastal rivers and on the barrier islands. […]

Wolf Lake winners Dee Fergueson and Cory Smith of Brandon are new to crappie tournament fishing. The winning strategy was long-lining jigs.

Target: Old Muddy oxbows

December 10, 2013 Paul Johnson

HO-HO-HO. Merry Christmas. Can you believe it? We’re into deer season, duck hunting is right around the corner, Christmas is upon us and I’m going crappie fishing every chance I get. […]

Would you rather catch one big cat or a big mess of fish for the table? That’s one of the questions facing fisheries managers looking to satisfy catfish anglers.

Managing catfish

December 5, 2013 Hal Schramm

If you have been following this column, you might remember I discussed catfish growth in October and November. The September column introduced Larry Pugh, the new chief of fisheries for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]

MONARCH 5 Binoculars

December 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

Three new models have been added to the Nikon MONARCH 5 binocular line, with each featuring 56 mm objective lenses that provide sharp, high-contrast views. […]

Swamp Series Camo Knee Boots

December 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

Gator Outfitters has two styles of athletic rubber boots that provide grip and stability in tough terrain, waterproof protection and a comfortable fit. […]

Justin Giles harvested this 12-point buck in Lauderdale County during the peak of the rut last year.

Keep it simple

December 1, 2013 Michael O. Giles

Parker Temple eased toward his stand on an early morning deer hunt and climbed to the top of the ladder to wait for daylight. He was eager and for good reason. It was the peak of the rut and he was hopeful to see some action. […]