2014 - Page 56 of 57 - Mississippi Sportsman

Don’t think a fish can’t swim fast enough to snag your bait when the waters get chilly.

Lakes and ponds in winter

January 6, 2014 Hal Schramm

I hear anglers talk a lot about how a fish’s metabolism slows in cold water, that they eat infrequently or that it takes a slow presentation because the fish can’t swim fast. […]

Julia Weber, 16, of Carthage, and the 20-point non-typical buck she killed on her first solo hunt, which was on opening day of gun season on Nov. 23.

Girl’s first solo hunt nets non-typical Leake trophy

January 3, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

On opening day of the gun season for deer on Nov. 23, David Weber’s emotions ran the gamut, from pride to a broken heart and then lifting to a level of celebration the likes he hasn’t seen in decades. […]

Hunter Bower of Vaughn killed this monster palmated buck on private property in north Madison County.

Score this one!

January 2, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

I pity the guy, or guys, or team of guys who have to score the buck taken Dec. 17 by Hunter Bower of Vaughn. It could very easily be the toughest task he or they will face in 2014. […]

Nuisance animal hunting is growing in popularity, especially since the state’s hog population has expanded.

Nuisance wildlife hunting

January 1, 2014 John J. Woods

With the deer hunting seasons quickly drawing to a close and some time remaining before thoughts turn to turkey hunting, many hunters look for additional opportunities to hunt. […]

The Yentzen

January 1, 2014 Mississippi Sportsman

Sure-Shot pioneered the duck call market with their patented double reed design. Today, the original “World Champion” Double Reed Duck Call created by George Yentzen and Jim “Cowboy” Fernandez back in the early 50’s is back. […]

Wildgame Innovations Sugar Beet Crush

January 1, 2014 Mississippi Sportsman

Add Sugar Beet Crush to your automatic feeder as a high-fat, high-protein feed topper that’ll keep deer returning to your site. This one-of-a-kind attractant contains real sugar beets crushed and blended with processed beans and can help you start growing bigger deer. […]

Original Henry Rifle

January 1, 2014 Mississippi Sportsman

In 2013 Henry Repeating Arms announced the return of the Original Henry Rifle. This legendary firearm features a hardened brass receiver with the same tensile and yield strength as steel; a one piece, 24 ½-inch octagonal barrel/tubular feed; a genuine American fancy walnut buttstock and a classic folding ladder rear sight paired with a traditional blade front sight. […]