All was silent in the predawn darkness, save the splashing of water from several expectant hunter’s waders. As they took positions around an old beaver slough and waited silently, a barred owl hooted out his early morning greeting and another day was dawning. […]
Collinsville resident Justin Giles grew up hunting deer and small game, but more recently he became an avid duck hunter and caller. Giles has found that there are plenty of duck-hunting opportunities if you put in the time and effort to locate them. […]
“We used to think and we were taught in forestry school that beavers were bad; however, over the years we’ve learned that it is a plus to have beavers and natural wetlands for recreational opportunities such as fishing and hunting,” Randy Pope said. “And it also adds value to your property if you ever want to sell or lease it.” […]
“If you want to hunt ducks you’ve got to find some sweet spots off of the main lake and waterways in the area, and that means getting out and finding new water sources,” Jusin Giles said. “I’m looking for an area that will give them concealment, food and be located near roosting sites. […]
Michael Palamone killed this huge Simpson County deer in November. […]
January is a time of new beginnings. A few souls actually make resolutions with the intention of keeping them, but for most the first month of a new year only marks the passing of the holiday season and time to return to the grind.
For crappie anglers across the state, however, January marks a time when crappie start to stir in the waters of the reservoirs of the Magnolia State.
Here are some tips for fishing for cold-water crappie.
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