Who hasn’t mistaken the shadow of a water spot on an LCD screen for a fish, waypoint or radar target? Or was it a smear of sunscreen lotion or insect repellent left by a fingertip? Hopefully it wasn’t a permanent scratch, crack, craze or other scar.
And the growing popularity of touch screens in marine electronics is increasing the hand-screen contact problem. […]
Billy Reynolds remembers vividly his dad leading him by the hand through the doors at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson. It was something they did each August of his youth, and it played a key role in opening his eyes to the world of outdoor sports.
“Dad’s way of kicking off the hunting season every year, and he knew it was the perfect way to spark a kid’s interest,” said Reynolds of Brandon, now a 28-year-old father. “Now, it’s time for me to do the same with my oldest son, Will, who is 4. I can’t wait to take him to the Extravaganza. It’s my time to pass it on.” […]
When limited by heat to only a few hours of quality fishing a day, the state lake system of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is an excellent choice. […]
Every fisherman remembers his or her biggest fish.
Everybody remembers their oddest fish. […]
Katrina Key, a fishing reef created after Hurricane Katrina, has been extended by several hundred yards by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ Artificial Reef Bureau. […]
Even with the Mississippi River at near-record low stages, James Turner of Vicksburg was still confident that at least one of his favorite jetties would be productive. […]
In last month’s column we looked at some of the methods I typically use to convert my personal trail camera photo archives into meaningful and usable “deer statistics” or “intelligence.” […]
If bass fishing is your business, or just a pastime, Columbus Lake is a definite destination for you. […]
Shotguns will roar Sept. 1 both in Mississippi fields and on the water under a plan announced Wednesday by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]
To achieve a double slam on turkeys in a season is a grand accomplishment for any hunter. […]
This crazy summer weather in Mississippi has forced bass fishermen to become creative in their efforts to consistently find and stay on fish. […]
The August issue of Mississippi Sportsman is nearing completion and will be heading to the press today (July 17). That means that it will begin its route to subscribers and newsstands across the Magnolia State next week. […]
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