2014 - Page 26 of 57 - Mississippi Sportsman

The perfect bream rig

July 17, 2014 Andy Crawford

I grew up bream fishing, and we caught a lot of fish using cane poles. And as I aged, I pretty much kept to the same approach, moving to telescopic graphite jig poles. […]

Bass often are more active at night during the summer because the water cools a bit.

Bogue Homa bass by starlight

July 17, 2014 Paul Elias

Usually in July, the weather’s hot and bass fishing slows down. So the very best time to fish for bass now is at night. […]

How to maintain a spinning reel

July 16, 2014 Andy Crawford

Spinning reels are magnets for grime. It’s important to clean them up from time to time. Here are the steps to ensure they are in good shape, […]

Drane carries his yo-yos, 25 to the box, in an old Styrofoam ice chest. Mississippi laws limit each fisherman to 25 yo-yo devices, and on Lake Washington, anglers must remain within sight of the devices during daylight hours.

Lake Washington yo-yo fishing regulations

July 15, 2014 Phillip Gentry

No more than 25 yo-yos may be fished by an individual. […]

Live croaker are a killer bait for fishermen targeting trophy speckled trout.

For trophy specks, croakers!

July 15, 2014 Sam Davis

When Capt. Joey Garriga of Poggey’s Boat Charters goes trophy speckled trout fishing, that means he’s geared up for fishing with live croakers. […]

In the fall, bouncing a tail-spinner off sandbar points can produce some hot bass action. The Pearl River is loaded with the feisty fish.

Coming soon: Urban National Wildlife Refuge

July 15, 2014 David Hawkins

If the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service plan comes to fruition, the middle Pearl River will soon be part a federal agency’s latest initiative — Urban National Wildlife Refuges. […]

Bow hunter Randy Pearcy regularly hunts public lands and knows going in that he will have to work for big bucks, like this one taken at Hillside National Wildlife Refuge.

Research hunting pressure on WMAs

July 15, 2014 John J. Woods

Hunting pressure is a prime concern of deer hunters looking for a decent buck on public lands. […]

The information hunters must give at WMA check stations before and after each hunt is vital, in that it helps wildlife biologists analyze the many aspects of hunting. It is included in the annual Deer Program Report, which is a good tool for all deer hunters.

Annual Deer Program Report, when available, is important tool

July 15, 2014 John J. Woods

As valuable as any accessory to Mississippi deer hunters who concentrate their efforts on state wildlife management areas is the annual Deer Program Report. It is a must read. […]

Hunters like Tommy Hoff know there are more than enough quality open public land options in Mississippi.

As stated, this document is good tool for all deer hunters in Mississippi regardless of whether they exclusively hunt private lands or on state wildlife management areas, but is an absolute must for WMA deer hunters. […]

Public lands will have hunter check-in and out stations where harvest data is collected.

WMA Hunting Data Insights

July 15, 2014 John J. Woods

At the top of that list is the most important for WMA hunters. If they read nothing else in the entire report, they should be certain to study the data for the WMAs they hunt. […]

This 10-point stepped out of a public woods pine thicket 300 yards away from Josh Hawkins, who took it with a 6.5 x 47 Lapua in a McQuirter custom rifle.

Barnett Reservoir draw in August

July 15, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Expanded hunting opportunities are included in Year 2 of draw deer hunting at Barnett Reservoir, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District announced. […]

Many people consider public land to be void of good deer, unless it’s one where draw hunts are held. Charles Allen of Lake might argue that point. He took this 10-point on the Caney WMA just a few hours after dogs and hunters made a drive through the area during the 2013-14 season.

Draw Hunt Checklist

July 15, 2014 David Hawkins

Apply for WMA permits during the month of August. If you are selected, you will be notified by email. […]

Year: 2014

The perfect bream rig

Bogue Homa bass by starlight

How to maintain a spinning reel

Lake Washington yo-yo fishing regulations

For trophy specks, croakers!

Coming soon: Urban National Wildlife Refuge

Research hunting pressure on WMAs

Annual Deer Program Report, when available, is important tool

Extensive Information Source

WMA Hunting Data Insights

Barnett Reservoir draw in August

Draw Hunt Checklist