2008 - Page 10 of 14 - Mississippi Sportsman

Many hunters mistakenly think spring plots are a waste of time because there’s so much natural greenery available to the deer.

Woods Wise

April 22, 2008 John J. Woods

Deer hunters who only plant fall wildlife food plots are missing half the point. […]

The author loves to target bass in the willows of Tunica this time of year. “If the water’s up, the bass will be holding in the willows,” he said.

Lunker Lines

April 22, 2008 Paul Elias

This month, you need to head to Tunica Cutoff, a big oxbow lake off the Mississippi River. […]

The author uses Maptech Terrain Navigator Pro regularly to help him find specific locations and to determine GPS coordinates.

Ask Capt. Paul

April 22, 2008 Captain Paul Titus

“What are the best types of maps?” […]

If you wanted to catch a lunker bass in 2007, the statistics say Ross Barnett was the place to be.

Looking for the best place in the Magnolia State to spend a day bass fishing? Information provided by cooperating fishing clubs and tournament organizations can help you point your bass rig in the right direction. […]

Cover: April 2008

March 25, 2008 Mississippi Sportsman

The crappie populations of Moon and Grenada lakes will have anglers jumping for joy this month. […]

The entrance gate to Lee Farms is quite impressive.

Foundation being laid for Lee Farms

March 24, 2008 Bill R. Lea

This month’s featured Mississippi hunting camp, Lee Farms, is like many camps — a work in progress. […]

When the fish are on the beds, you have to get in the thick stuff. Drop the trolling motor, and fish shallow. Get out of the boat when necessary, and wade the waist-deep water for some great crappie fishing.

Full Moon

March 24, 2008 Rob Heflin

Nearly 150 years ago, the United States Navy steamed its fleet down the Coldwater and Tallahatchie rivers in Northwest Mississippi. They were attempting to flank Southern troops at Vicksburg by using the Yazoo River as a back door. […]

Belly Up to the Bar

March 24, 2008 Cliff Covington

April in the Magnolia State has to be my favorite time of the year. The dogwoods are in full bloom; the fragrant smell of wisteria hangs heavy in the cool spring air; the thunderous gobble of boss toms echoes in the distance; and there is plenty of great fishing for everyone to partake. […]