2015 - Page 7 of 59 - Mississippi Sportsman

Against a back drop of ice on a bluff bank, FLW pro Wesley Strader proves that Pickwick Lake can still produce big smallmouth in cold conditions.

Chris Lane’s colors for fall fishing

November 15, 2015 David A. Brown

From shoreline steps, to bluff walls, former Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane keeps several jerkbaits handy for his fall fishing. Productivity depends on presentation, along with the aesthetics. […]

John Gruchy (left) is handed the 2015 Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies from Chad Dacus, wildlife bureau chief for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Gruchy is the private lands habitat coordinator for the MDWFP.

MDWFP biologist earns regional honor

November 12, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi biologist John Gruchy was recently named the 2015 Wildlife Biologist of the Year by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA). […]

Jim Dendy struggles to hold up the 49-inch grass carp he caught in October that set the state fly-fishing record at 31-pounds, 3 ounces. He caught it at Kosciusko Country Club lake.

Kosciusko man sets fly record for grass carp

November 12, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

When Jim Dendy of Kosciusko caught a new state fly-fishing record for grass carp in October, he couldn’t help but laugh at the irony the 31-pound, 3-ounce fish created. […]

Alli Beth Scott, 9, of Edwards killed this big 8-point on Tuesday after school during Mississippi's youth season. She was hunting with her dad, Jonathan Scott, in Hinds County.

Girl, 9, gets monster Hinds County 8-point

November 12, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Forgive little Alli Beth Scott for being too nervous to shoot any of the three 8-points that came into her field on Monday afternoon, and, shoot, you can congratulate the 9-year-old fourth grader for it. […]

Simmons caught this shortie speckled trout off a submerged grass line on a Paul Brown’s Soft-Dine.

Using blogs to become a better fisherman

November 12, 2015 Sam Davis

I’m a creature of habit. I like to get to the ramp about 30 minutes before sunrise so I can take my time getting the boat in the water, arrange my gear, collect my thoughts, and thank God for the marsh and all the life it holds. […]

The first submission period for Mississippi's wildlife management area lottery duck hunts is now underway.

WMA duck-hunt draw opens

November 9, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s unique draw system for duck hunts on its wildlife management areas has entered its first submission period, and hunters have until Nov. 15 to get one of the first hunts early in the upcoming season. […]