Features from December 2019
- Finding winter crappie may be only half the problem for fishermen. Getting to them on lakes where the water is drawn down can be equally difficult.
- With fewer ducks and more hunters competing for limited hunting territory, successful waterfowlers need to reach deep into their decoy sack of tricks.
- As the whitetail rut arrives, find an active edge, revisit scrape locations, rights-of-way as peak of deer season arrives with Christmas on the horizon.
- When does are ready to breed, adding deer scents to your hunting arsenal might help a big buck make a fatal mistake this season.
- Hunters who plan on killing limits of ducks this year still have a lot of work in front of them to make sure they are in the right place at the right time.
Columns - December 2019
- Zach Dubois, owner of Cajun Lures, really likes consistently catching fish, mostly speckled trout, on the new, improved Mad Minna.
- Mississippi lakes and reservoirs are home to black and white crappie, and there are a few naturally produced hybrids swimming in their midst.
- It takes a big-fish mindset to successfully target big speckled trout.
- Before Joshua Chauvin takes any trips to new areas, he always studies maps for potential hunting locations. This article focuses on Nuttall oak trees.
- Bass will be feeding heavily to prepare for the colder temperatures at Pickwick Lake, and the Alabama Rig seems to produce more bass in cooler water.
- The best equipment in the world pales in comparison to a bowhunter’s ability to pick his shot for the best result.
- Nachos made with venison sausage and shrimp are a great holiday dish. Give this a try as a snack at a family gathering or while watching sports on TV.
Field Notes - December 2019
- Choosing the right jighead to match water depth and current can be much more important than the color, size or shape of the artificial lure you’re fishing.
- With less and less daylight and cooler water temperatures settling in, slowing down your presentation is often key to catching December speckled trout.
- Although vocalizations from white-tailed deer occur year-round, deer undoubtedly intensify their larynx usage as the rut gets under way.
- According to Dave Wolak, a retired bass pro who qualified for five Bassmaster Classics, here are five basic baits for most of your winter fishing.
Outdoor Updates - December 2019
- Kyle Carter took this tall and thick trophy buck on the afternoon of Oct. 23 in Stone County on public land at the Desoto National Forest.
- While deer and duck seasons occupy most of the spotlight in Mississippi, all kinds of hunting seasons are open in Mississippi in December.
- Around Mississippi, plenty of lakes and rivers offer December fishermen plenty of hot action in cold weather. Here are 10 spots to try.
- Even the oldest, wiliest and most-stubborn bucks can’t help themselves when it’s time to procreate. It is the rut when they are the most vulnerable.
- Troyce Luke Whittington couldn’t believe what he was seeing from his Hinds County deer stand on Oct. 22, but he knew he didn’t want to miss the big buck.
- Mississippi duck hunters are cautiously optimistic about the 2019-20 season. The best duck hunting cranks up after cold weather moves waterfowl down.
- Kenneth Wallace of Lincoln County harvested a 220-pound bruiser buck on a four day archery draw hunt at Natchez State Park WMA.
- While deer hunting is legal throughout December, hunters need to remember that there are several season changes during the month.