Delta Region Archives - Page 17 of 25

Tim Taylor of Ridgeland took this photo right after taking a killing shot on this doe Tuesday morning in Holmes County.

Bow opener: Waiting a day makes big difference

October 2, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

On Monday, Jimmy Howell woke up three hours earlier than most workdays. He didn’t even need an alarm clock. […]

The crew of (left to right) Jim Reed, Michael Robbers, Tom Grant and Kenny Winter set the Mississippi state record for the heaviest alligator killed by a hunter on Friday (Sept. 21) when they took this nearly 700-pounder in Issaquena County.

State-record gator landed

September 25, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

It broke a trolling motor. It broke a boat trailer winch strap. But what the 697 1/2-pounder will most be remembered for breaking is Mississippi’s record for heaviest alligator ever taken by a hunter. […]

Tim Taylor of Ridgeland steadies his bow for a shot on a 10-foot alligator in this unique photo taken by Conservation Officer Rob Heflin of Isola, who happened up on the hunters Saturday night on the Sunflower River. The shot was needed after the original hook and line had fallen out of the gator, and only the snare around its tail, held by Woodie Reaves (stooping) of Jackson, remained.

Luck of the draw

September 13, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Tim Taylor didn’t get drawn for the Mississippi public lands alligator hunt, but he ended up with a trophy that will soon be hanging on his wall just the same. “Great photo isn’t it?” said Taylor, who works for the City of Ridgeland Parks Department […]

This month, crappie guide Anthony Reasons shows us 10 places to seek buried treasure at Arkabutla.

Crappie Hotspots Series – Arkabutla Lake

September 1, 2012 Phillip Gentry

In the 2000 Oscar-nominated comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, “Oh, Brother, Where Are Thou?,” three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while being pursued by a relentless lawman. […]

MDWFP officials have been dropping water levels on state lakes like Lake Okhissa in preparation for the Tropical Storm Isaac, which is predicted to be a hurricane tomorrow before making landfall in Southeast Louisiana.

MDWFP officials prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac’s arrival

August 28, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Add the name Isaac to the list of weather disasters to threaten the fish and wildlife resources of Mississippi. […]

The author and partner Tommy Moss had to resort to pulling cranks at Chotard to finish fourth in the Magnolia Crappie Club State Championship.

Magnolia Crappie State Championship

August 1, 2012 Paul Johnson

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! […]

This silver carp glanced off the writer's head and shoulder and landed in the backseat of his bass boat, killing itself. The writer survived, only to face another threat later in the day on the Mississippi River.

River monsters, Part II

July 31, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Last week, I told you a story from the Mississippi River involving a rather large paddlefish, caught in the middle of its paddle with a tail-spinner artificial lure. […]