2015 - Page 9 of 59 - Mississippi Sportsman

Harold Charlton III of Ocean Springs broke the state record for the Spotfin hogfish with this 15.2-ounce entry.

DMR approves record, sets closures

October 29, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources certified a new state salt water fishing record and announced three upcoming season closures at the agency’s October commission meeting. […]

On Oct. 22, Brandon Nettles took this 11-pointer in a food plot that hadn't been planted. It was the sixth deer to emerge from dead down wind without detecting the hunter, who was using a Natchez product to control his scent.

The Nettles rack up trophies

October 28, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Like all bow hunters, Brandon Nettles would rather not see one of his targeted bucks approaching his stand from a dead downwind path. […]

Stanley’s Ribbit Runt

October 27, 2015 Don Shoopman

Ann Thomasson Wilson knows a good artificial lure when she sees one.

Or, more accurately, the former professional angler knows a good artificial lure when she doesn’t see one — as when they’re flying off the shelves at Ann’s Tackle Shop in Jasper, Texas, seven miles from Lake Sam Rayburn. […]

Modern fish finders offer nearly photographic images of what’s under your boat, but if you are letting the computer decide what it shows, you aren’t getting everything out of your investment.

High-tech developments haven’t changed sonar basics

October 22, 2015 Allan Tarvid

Current-generation sonar units show the underwater world with a level of realism fishermen could only dream of 30 or 40 years ago. […]

Debunking the spike rule when deer hunting

October 21, 2015 Dan Kibler

Deer hunters interested in improving the quality of bucks in their local herds often make big mistakes when it comes to deciding which bucks need to be culled. […]

How to score a transition buck this hunting season

October 20, 2015 Dan Kibler

Find secondary food sources after summer groceries have been depleted and you could score on a pre-rut buck. […]

If you love catfish but hate stinkbaits, try these “clean and healthy” alternatives.

‘Clean and healthy’ catfish baits

October 19, 2015 Brian Cope

Mike Spinks of Sumter, S.C., has branched out in other directions when searching for the perfect catfish bait. He goes with fruit and soap. […]

An iPad provides a quick view of images to determine if a camera should be repositioned or moved.

My approach to camera surveillance

October 19, 2015 Bill Garbo

Comparing where we are these days regarding surveillance of whitetail deer with where things were back 15 to 20 years ago is somewhat like comparing a WWI biplane to a modern fighter jet.

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The lake level was 295.3 on Friday, 2.2 feet below normal.

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Hunters have closets full of camo gear for hunting, but smart ones have at least several options that break the wind.

Beat the wind to buck the cold

October 15, 2015 John J. Woods

In the modern era of deer hunting, there is no reason why being unprepared for the elements — such as wind or extreme cold, even in combination — should cost a hunter time in the stand. […]

Year: 2015