As Big As they Grow
Crappie Cranking 101
Today I went to Barnett Reservoir to pull some “new” crankbaits and try out some new rod-and-reel combos. I am planning for our biggest tournament of the year: the Grenada Big Mama Open. […]
Columns
Catfish
Catfish growth, part 1
Mississippi offers diverse and outstanding catfishing opportunities. Fisheries scientists have compiled abundant information about factors affecting catfish growth to support management of wild catfish stocks and to improve production of catfish on fish farms. […]
Hunting
Illogical lack of preparedness
Poor success at hunting often results from a lack of planning and preparedness. This is especially true with deer hunting in Mississippi because there are so many elements involved in the whole process these days. […]
Bass Fishing
Mister Twister Flip’n OUT
The Mister Twister Flip’n OUT, the latest in soft plastic creature baits, were scheduled to go on the market the first week of August. […]
General
“Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire”
Kris Koenig introduced himself to me as “the only national public television producer I know of with a concealed carry permit.” […]
Alligator
Flynt’s latest gator project groundbreaking
On the heels of the largest, most successful and nationally publicized alligator hunting season in Mississippi, biologist Ricky Flynt isn’t resting on the accomplishment. […]
Fishing
X marks the spot
The new MotorGuide Xi5 wireless trolling motor is obviously designed to take on Minn Kota’s successful Terrova, and MotorGuide took the time and trouble to do it right. […]
Deer Hunting
Prescribed fire as a management tool
Fire can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on the context of how fire is used in your wildlife management program. […]
Bass Fishing
Catch bass at Bay Springs
In September, we’ll go to Bay Springs Lake, which is a clear, deep lake with good-sized largemouths and spotted bass. And since it’s not a very-big lake, it’s much easier to pattern. […]
Fishing
September is marlin and barrier island time on the Gulf Coast
Capt. Jimmy Taylor operates the Lauren and the Miss Darsey, both docked at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. A judge at the World Billfishing Classic held at the Isle of Capri, Taylor has probably caught and released as many marlin as anyone along the Upper Gulf Coast. […]
Alligator
Crazy: 3 gators in 90 minutes, over a ton
The craziness of alligator season in Mississippi hit a fevered pitch last Monday when program coordinator Ricky Flynt couldn’t find any other way to describe what he’d seen. […]
Freshwater Fishing
The future of fisheries
Larry Pugh became chief of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’ Fisheries Bureau on July 1. Pugh earned his masters degree in fisheries at Mississippi State University, and has worked as a biologist for MDWFP for 15 years. He is an avid and accomplished angler. […]