Deer Hunting
From a female hunter’s viewpoint
I met my very first lady deer hunter the exact same year I participated in my first deer hunt in 1971 while in college. I hunted with a college buddy on his family land in Central Missouri. […]
Columns
Bobby C's Outdoors
Getting shot dove hunting is no fun
Last week, this writer recounted the best dove hunt of my life, when I limited out — 12 back then — in less than a box of shells in under an hour. But even better than my shooting was the organization of the hunt, which was held by a Delta landowner to benefit his son’s high school baseball team. It led to a most pleasurable day, one I will never forget. […]
Fishing
Preventing engine cancer
Galvanic corrosion can make your boat engine’s lower unit look like you ordered the special zombie edition. Here’s why it happens and how you can prevent it. […]
Bobby C's Outdoors
The best dove hunt ever
Opening day of dove season has always been special. As a hunter it was cause to celebrate — a bevy of opening days would follow in the coming months for small game, deer, ducks and all. […]
Happy Trails
Pre-season priorities
As we transition into August and the pre-season, there are numerous tasks that we as outdoorsmen should be busily engaged in. The topic “pre-season priorities” covers everything that needs attention, from right here at home on out to our hunting property. […]
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Outdoor voice now reaches TV, radio
I know. I know. I know.
Believe me, I know how lucky I’ve been. […]
Inshore Fishing
The blackfish are back in August
Capt. Kenny Shiyou of Shore Thing Charters, based at Bay St. Louis, Miss., said he was ready to do battle with one of his favorite quarries. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass still biting in the heat
August is the month when bass start schooling on Pickwick Lake on the surface and in deep water. That means you can have fun and catch a lot of fish. Although you may not catch a monster, on a good day you can bring 20 or 30 bass to the boat. […]
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Former skeet champ Satterwhite has no Moscow boycott regrets
A former skeet bronze medalist, Mississippi native John Satterwhite wasn’t surprised at team USA’s early shooting successes at the London Summer Olympics. He feels his country should dominate the shooting sports, and could always have enjoyed golden moments like those produced by Kimberly Rhodes (women’s skeet) and Vincent Hancock (men’s skeet) in these Games. […]
Hunting
Time for summer hunting tune-up
Ok, it’s hot as the dickens. August in Mississippi has got to be about the worst time of year for hunters except for the Wildlife Extravaganza outdoors kick-off show the first weekend. At least that event helps get us in the mood for the coming hunting seasons. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Bluegill Spawning
As explained in the July issue of Mississippi Sportsman, bluegill are fairly unique among most warm-water fishes in that they spawn throughout the summer. […]
As Big As they Grow
Magnolia Crappie State Championship
Chotard/Eagle was the site of the 2012 Magnolia Crappie State Championship on June 22-23. A total of 36 teams competed for top honors over the course of two days of challenging fishing.
Oh, there were plenty of fish caught, including a boatload or three of garfish! […]