June 2012 Archives - Page 4 of 4 - Mississippi Sportsman

Jeannie Leach (center) introduced daughter Morgan (left), 14, and friend Abby Winstead, 14, to hand-grabbing through Greg Parker.

Mentoring new hand-grabbers

June 1, 2012 David Hawkins

Over the years, Parker has been a teacher and guide for others wanting to feel the rush of pulling a big catfish from below the surface with nothing more than natural strength. […]

Although wild hogs are not classified as carnivores and predators, they do occasionally take newborn fawns.

Hog wild: Impact of wild hogs on deer

June 1, 2012 Tommy Kirkland

Wild hog numbers are increasing in certain areas of the U.S. and, although not classified as carnivores, they are predatory in that they can locate and consume baby fawns. […]

Jeannie Leach of Sebastopol had hand-grabbing on her “bucket list” and is now a fan of the sport. Here Jeannie holds her first grab while other members of Team Parker work another box in the background.

The hand-grabbing season coincides with the spawning period for blue cats and flatheads. In natural conditions, these fish will spawn in hollow logs, caves and recesses created by fallen trees or jammed debris. […]

Horn Island reefs key to hot speck action.

By the Horn

June 1, 2012 John J. Woods

The rising sun peaking over the ice glass waters of the Mississippi Gulf Coast on a bluebird day is a sight to behold. […]