2012 - Page 20 of 56 - Mississippi Sportsman

Kathy Price ups her odds of success by watching the wind and ensuring stands are set up properly for her.

From a female hunter’s viewpoint

September 1, 2012 John J. Woods

I met my very first lady deer hunter the exact same year I participated in my first deer hunt in 1971 while in college. I hunted with a college buddy on his family land in Central Missouri. […]

SWAROVSKI OPTIK Ballistic Turret

September 1, 2012 Mississippi Sportsman

The Custom Ballistic Turret system from SWAROVSKI OPTIK allows hunters to make long range shots with greater accuracy and confidence. […]

During the rut, bucks are either looking for does or tending a moving doe.

2012-13 Deer Forecast: The best season ever!

September 1, 2012 David Hawkins

A hunter’s anticipation of the upcoming deer season is triggered by positive events. One could be a visit to the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, where a record number of high-scoring deer will be on display. Another could be the setting out and checking of a trail camera, and seeing the pictures that bring first-hand proof of the promise the new season holds.

Last, but not least, are the words you are about to read from the brightest deer minds in Mississippi, who in a unified voice say this may be the very best deer season in Mississippi — ever!

The 2011-12 deer season was definitely one of contrasts. Record-breaking mild weather, near-record mast crop, fewer deer sightings reported and hunter numbers continuing to fall. […]

Rachel Delinski shows off a redear sunfish she caught.

Go deep: Head to deep water to catch lunker summertime bream

September 1, 2012 John N. Felsher

Intently scanning his electronics, the angler maneuvered his boat offshore to scrutinize every patch of bottom, looking for just the right cover in the depths below. “Bingo!” he exclaimed, tossing a yellow marker over the side so he could maintain contact with the honey hole in open water. “This is where we’ll find the really big ones.” […]

Sure, worms and crickets will produce fish, but so will artificial baits like this Rapala.

Best fishing tactics for deepwater bream

September 1, 2012 John N. Felsher

Some anglers prefer the challenge of fooling bream with artificial baits. Reynolds vertically jigs tiny spoons to search for fish on breezy days. […]

Bluegill like this might be the most-recognizable species of bream, but there are many other varieties in the state.

Mississippi bream come in all varieties

September 1, 2012 John N. Felsher

Even the most-renowned professional anglers probably started fishing for panfish, but many can’t really tell the various species apart. Frequently, they simply lump them all together as “bream,” “perch,” “sunfish” or a dozen other names. […]

In 2010, Joe Watts of Canton killed three different dove species in three shots within a matter of seconds: (from left) a mourning, Eurasian collared and white-winged doves.

Magnolia Missiles: Dove hunting allows outdoorsmen to brush off some rust

September 1, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Dove hunting marks the official opening of the season, and there are new species in the mix. Here’s what you need to know to stay legal. […]

Greg Moore of Brandon watches a collared dove drop from the sky while smoke still billows from his barrel.

2012-13 Mississippi dove-hunting seasons

September 1, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Hunters can enjoy the full extent of opportunity allowed under the liberal frameworks of the North American Migratory Bird Treaty — 70 days of shooting with a 15-bird daily bag limit. […]