2015 - Page 25 of 59 - Mississippi Sportsman

Chotard Lake, an oxbow off the Mississippi River, is famous for producing hand- and ice chest filling catches of bluegill.

Hanging out

July 15, 2015 David Hawkins

Even when bream are not bedding, they congregate in schools near brush or other structure that offers cover from predators. At Lake Chotard, the many trees and tops are great places to begin the search. […]

Jaguars are the only known large cat species in North America to exhibit melanism, which produces black skin.

More on ‘black panthers’

July 15, 2015 Louisiana Sportsman

While reports of “black panther” sightings have persisted for years, there is no scientific evidence that such coloration exists in mountain lions.

In fact, most biologists dismiss the possibility. […]

Dump kahle hook, guide urges

July 15, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Why Capt. Jakamo Laboureur, a longtime user of a No. 1 kahle hook, switched to the No. 2 live bait hook to catch speckled trout out of Shell Beach. […]

The 920 permits available for the 2015 Mississippi Public Lands Alligator Hunt were all sold within 39 minutes.

920 gator tags sold in 39 minutes

July 15, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

At 9 a.m. Tuesday, permits for the 2015 Mississippi Public Lands Alligator Hunt went on sale online, first-come and first-served.

The first completed transaction was 9:06 a.m. […]

Summer is a peak time for catching striped bass on Barnett Reservoir, with an equal chance of catching crappie while trolling for the bigger fish.

July hot spots

July 14, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

It’s only too hot to fish in the summer when the fish aren’t biting — or when you forget the water and sunscreen.

It’s funny how when the fishing action is as hot as the weather anglers don’t seem to feel the heat. Try fishing at these proven summer hot spots in July. […]

People wanting to test their skills and luck at alligator hunting, like these hunters did successfully in 2014, must first show their talent on navigating the internet in Tuesday's online process. All 920 permits will be available beginning at 9 a.m.

Gator enthusiasts getting anxious

July 13, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Thousands of Mississippians are anxious today, many to the point of a sleepless night ahead.

At 9 a.m. Tuesday, the first-come, first-served computer drawing for the 2015 public alligator hunting season will begin. Within an hour, the 920 total permits available, or least those in the most-coveted zones, are expected to be gone. […]

Live bait logistics

July 13, 2015 Sam Davis

Live bait can make a world of difference during the summer. The favored option for coastal anglers is live shrimp under a cork or on a Carolina rig. […]

Keeping that favorite knife in good condition includes coating it with a light sheen of oil after cleaning.

What to look for in a new knife

July 10, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Choosing a new knife is like walking down the bass lure aisle — there are so many shapes, colors, sizes and options that it can be tough to make a decision. […]

What was once a public boat ramp is now private property.

The Rez — Public or private?

July 9, 2015 Paul Johnson

Recently, a crappie fishing buddy of mine called to express his dismay and disappointment that the one ramp on The Rez he is able to use had been closed. […]

Blue-winged teal numbers remain high above the long-term average, and if their early migration lines up with Mississippi's Sept. 12-27 season, hunters should have some fun.

Teal season set Sept. 12-27

July 8, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Last week, federal waterfowl officials announced another banner year of blue-winged teal production, estimating over 8.5 million birds in the population, representing a slight increase over last year and 73 percent higher than the 50-year average. […]

Mississippi dove hunters will enjoy a four-day opening Labor Day weekend, as part of a 90-day season announced Tuesday by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Doves: 4-day opening weekend

July 8, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

This time last year, Mississippi dove hunters were mourning the loss of a traditional three-day opening weekend because Labor Day Monday fell on Sept. 1, and by treaty no migratory bird hunting is allowed prior to that date. […]

Redfish Sauce Piquant

July 7, 2015 Jerald Horst

This recipe came from my dad,”; Ronnie Sampey said. “He would cook it at camps. Normally, people cook sauce piquant with meat like rabbit, turtle or alligator. Most people I know have never heard of a redfish sauce piquant. I use fillets cut into chunks because I don’t like to fool with bones.’

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