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Cover: August 2015

August 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

It’s time for camp work days and ensuring you’re set for the fall hunting season, which is fast approaching. […]

You can use lists to remember which stands might need some attention before the season’s opening day.

Create fall hunting ‘do’ lists

August 1, 2015 John J. Woods

I got a good laugh today. Deer-hunting camp partner Andy Dulaney of Raymond called to talk about getting ready for deer season this fall at our Holmes County property. […]

The Express Lane — Trout-fishing tips for the Biloxi Marsh

August 1, 2015 Andy Crawford

Reaching the northeastern stretches of the Biloxi Marsh is less than 12 miles from Pass Christian. Here’s how to catch limits without burning a lot of fuel. […]

Once decomposition sets in or predators such as coyotes scavenge the carcass, then determining the cause of death by observation is near impossible. However, if other deer in the area have died, then usually it indicates that EHD could be the culprit.

The Deer plague — What about epizootic hemorrhagic disease?

August 1, 2015 Tommy Kirkland

Despite the seriousness and spread of CWD, there remains one fatal disease that continues to wallop whitetails along with affecting the men and women who hunt them. Though it is predominantly an issue in the South, it can loom North — devastating herds of whitetails… […]

After the sun goes down — Nighttime bass-fishing tips

August 1, 2015 David Hawkins

Bass fishing at night is not only more comfortable, but it’s also productive. Here are some tips to help you maximize your after-dark trips. […]

Gerald Moore of Madison is an experienced deer hunter, but elected to try a crossbow this past season.

Going horizontal — Tips for crossbow hunting

August 1, 2015 John J. Woods

Whatever you want to make of the crossbow trend, it is growing fast.

Reminds me of a decade ago when it seemed all of sudden that women were taking up deer hunting for the first time, and I noticed a definite increase in the numbers of young ladies attending hunter education classes I was teaching. […]

Mississippi's public Wildlife Management Areas offer some excellent deer opportunities, but some are limited to draw hunts. The application process for those begins on Monday Aug. 3 and ends Aug. 31 at mdwfp.com

Begin applying for WMA draw hunts Monday

July 31, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Even though the first deer hunting opportunities don’t start until Oct. 1, the time to start the process for drawing for the best public land opportunities is August. […]

This 255-pound, 125-inch 8-point was taken in the spillway area of Barnett Reservoir last November.

Rez draw hunt process begins Friday

July 30, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday (July 31) for the third year of archery deer hunts on two areas of the Barnett Reservoir project, and hunters have more to draw for, according to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. […]

Donnie Gilmore put down this 12-point buck during a very successful hunt on Jan. 9 in Calhoun County.

29th Extravaganza opens Friday

July 30, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

OK, so it’s like an oven outside, and has been for weeks, seemingly with it set on “high” during the day and “hold warm” at night. On the news, they talk about record days of 95-plus and 100-plus, and kick around heat indexes of 110 and up. […]

Trout trailers

July 29, 2015 Don Shoopman

Success, as usual in the artificial lure manufacturing business — or anything else, for that matter — begats success. […]

Ronnie’s Smothered Crabs

July 27, 2015 Jerald Horst

Ronnie Sampey shows you how he cooks crabs. This tasty Smothered Crabs dish is wonderful, but messy to eat. […]

Freddie McMullen doesn’t sit at home when summer temperatures rise — instead he keeps catching bream.

Tips to keep bream fishing hot all summer

July 23, 2015 Jerald Horst

Freddie McMullen is a bream-catching expert, who honed his skills on Louisiana’s Black Bayou Lake. Here are his tips for filling the ice chest every time you hit the water. […]