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Base bream bait on production
Live bait is a necessary evil of bream fishing, especially in the spring when bluegill are on the beds. […]
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Officers rescue child in Tenn-Tom
Two conservation officers on routine water patrol on Memorial Day are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a youngster from the waters of the Tenn-Tom Waterway near Columbus. […]
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Time to enjoy Mr. Whiskers
Last weekend, on what was a summer-like day on Barnett Reservoir, I watched three youngsters catch catfish on every cast. Didn’t really matter to them the size, they hooted with every one they reeled in and actually competed to see who could boat the littlest cat. They took home over 25 perfect for cleaning and eating. […]
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Legislature’s surprising move
I finally figured out why we had such a cold, long, late winter in Mississippi, and it has absolutely nothing to do with anything meteorological or any other science. […]
Bass Fishing
The ones that wouldn’t get away
The bass was jumping. Then it was diving.
Then it was racing for the boat. Then it went under the boat, and even made a run at the big motor at the back of the boat. […]
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Hen turkey pays a timely visit
Being an outdoor writer who has chased wildlife and fish around Mississippi and the southeast for nearly four decades, I have told many stories. […]
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Nothing like a taste of redear action
Got this terse e-mail from a friend Wednesday: “Redear bedding, and they are huge!”
Sent this terse reply: “Yeah buddy! On my way!” […]
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Fishing for the thump
Crappie fishing — especially in the spring when the fish get active during the pre-spawn and spawning process — appeals to all five of my senses. […]
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Turkeys make you work
It was a cool April morning, several springs ago. The dogwoods had bloomed, the crappie were spawning and, even better, there were five tom turkeys around us gobbling to greet the rising sun. Inside of the next two hours I would learn to honor and respect the wild turkey, and to admire the men and women who work hard to hunt them. […]
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A simple gobble makes day worthwhile
It’s March now, and spring is on the way. We can soon look forward to blooming dogwoods, spawning crappie and to the thunderous gobbles of turkeys, resounding through the woods. […]
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Days with bream are the best
My alma mater’s football program has had this motto for years: “Anyone, anytime, anywhere.” The obvious meaning is that they’re willing to play any team at any time on any field the other chooses. […]
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Rookie hunter fills limit with 140-inch 10-point
Steve Rogers never fired a shot during Mississippi’s 2013-14 gun season on deer, but he’ll tell you right away “it is hands down, the best deer season I have ever had.” […]