Catfish
Fishing on a higher plane
Using planer boards to separate trolling lines is a tactic that has been around for a long time, but anglers continue to re-invent it, tailoring it to the species they are targeting. […]
Delta Region
Catfish
Structure Snake weight slithers through cover
The real secret to the catfish rig used by angler David Magness is the weight, a specially designed model made and sold by his fishing partner, Rusty Jackson of Olive Branch, through his website, bigrivercatfishing.com. […]
Catfish
Put the move on Mississippi’s corridor cats
Anyone who has spent any amount of time fishing on one of the flood-control lakes along Mississippi’s I-55 corridor has witnessed boats trolling back and forth with rods hanging off their sides.
Deer of the Year
Brandon youngster really has to wait on first buck
Aubrey Dale had hunted all season to get her first buck, joining her father in the deer stand whenever she could, showing more patience than one would expect of a 10-year-old. […]
Deer of the Year
Teen takes 185-inch cactus buck
When asked to describe his 18-point, massive, 185-inch buck killed Jan. 13 in the Mississippi Delta, 15-year-old Ross Carpenter didn’t use words like trophy or beautiful or anything like that. […]
Ducks
Late season waterfowl tips
Until Jan. 28, when the regular waterfowl season ends in Mississippi, duck hunters need to adjust their tactics to be more successful on late-season ducks. […]
Ducks
Top new gear choices for 2018
Newer and better technology keeps the hunting industry moving and duck hunters digging in their pockets. These items are worth a look:
Deer of the Year
‘Daggers’ takes a dirt nap
Natchez native Glen Williams set his sights on a huge main-frame 10-point once he saw the deer on trail cam pics last summer. And that persistence paid off Dec. 24 when he downed the buck that taped out at 155 2/8 inches. […]
Ducks
Try these late-season tips for Mississippi Delta ducks
Late-season waterfowl hunting might be tough for many Delta hunters, but these tips should help keep those limits coming. […]
Deer Hunting
Judging on the hoof
Learning to distinguish body features that classify a deer at its maximum potential is much more reliable than simply judging by its rack. […]
Deer Hunting
Tunica Farm Supply’s Big Buck Contest
Tunica Farm Supply’s Big Buck Contest kicked off at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, and by the time you read this, it might be too late to sign up for this year’s conest.
Deer Hunting
Controlling predators part of deer management
While hunters can be quick to blame overharvest for declining deer numbers, man isn’t the only predator that’s taking a toll on deer in Mississippi and across the Southeast. Two other animals that either compete for or directly prey upon deer are coyotes and wild hogs. […]