During the week of Oct. 1–6 the population of the Columbus area will increase substantially, as more than 200 boats from 21 states will converge on the area to compete in the 2012 Crappie Masters National Championship tournament. […]
Hunting deer in town can be like walking across a hot bed of coals: Even when the issue has been openly debated by the city council and approved, there will still be some residents not too happy about the situation. […]
The majority of in-town deer-hunting situations are likely going to be limited to the use of archery gear. This is because most municipalities have ordinances against the discharge of firearms of any kind within the city limits. Of course, there may be some unique exceptions to the rule. […]
Establishing a put, grow and take fishery in an impounded reservoir might sound easy, but there are challenges. […]
The original design and purpose of sonar hasn’t changed much, despite the growing tide of newer sonar units that offer side imaging, structure scan and even down scan. […]
If there’s one kind of fishing that stands out in Capt. Bryan Cuevas’ mind this time of year it’s targeting big black drum on the bottom and around pilings. […]
Recreational anglers looking for the most action during July should fish south of the Highway 90 Bridge at the mouth of Back Bay first thing in the morning, according to Capt. Bryan Cuevas with Mega-Bite Fishing Charters. […]
Columbus Lake is near the historic City of Columbus. The Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes fishing and eco-tourism, and has invested greatly in tournament fishing. […]
Justin Giles and his fishing partners were really working hard to find the bass and draw a strike during a hot summer trip last year. With temperatures in the 90s and the sun high in the sky, the bass were seemingly nowhere to be found. […]
Mississippi State Fishing Team member Taylor Odom has been battle-tested through a rigorous tournament series while competing against some of the top collegiate anglers from around the Southeast, and has learned a thing or two in the process. […]
Starting back in 2008, a cooperative study between the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and the University of Mississippi was begun to target and study the seasonal movements of crappie in the local reservoirs. […]
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