Freshwater Fishing
Johnson’s crappie cranking pattern
The first thing you notice about Paul Johnson when you see him trolling, is that he isn’t running a motor. […]
September 2013
Hog Hunting
Homemade hog bait
Florence hunter Tommy Hemphill has concocted a bait of corn, beer and raspberry gelatin that hogs on his property never tire of eating. […]
Hog Hunting
Wild hogs are tough, dangerous customers
Tommy Hemphill is one of two hunters interviewed for this article that have been charged by a wounded hog. It was not a pleasant exper […]
Bass Fishing
Lake Okhissa bass-fishing favorites
Shad-colored Gunfish for schooling bass, and topwater bass early and late are Michael Suggs’ go-to choices. […]
Sheepshead
Fishing
September is marlin and barrier island time on the Gulf Coast
Capt. Jimmy Taylor operates the Lauren and the Miss Darsey, both docked at Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. A judge at the World Billfishing Classic held at the Isle of Capri, Taylor has probably caught and released as many marlin as anyone along the Upper Gulf Coast. […]
Freshwater Fishing
The future of fisheries
Larry Pugh became chief of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks’ Fisheries Bureau on July 1. Pugh earned his masters degree in fisheries at Mississippi State University, and has worked as a biologist for MDWFP for 15 years. He is an avid and accomplished angler. […]
As Big As they Grow
Focused on fall fishing
Writing a column about crappie fishing in August is a tough assignment for me. Y’all know I don’t like fishing in hot weather, and August is about as hot as it gets around these parts. Even under the shade tree at Ross Barnett’s Fannin Landing, temps after mid-morning are intolerable to me. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer rifle sight-in
It is hard to imagine that deer hunting seasons are not that far off. Those passionate white-tailed pursuers among us are already having our thoughts turn toward the fall months to again catch a glimpse of deer slipping through the woods. […]
Crappie/Bream
Summertime fix — How to catch Ross Barnett crappie during the summer heat
Summer crappie fishing, like the weather, can be hot on Ross Barnett Reservoir — if you follow these experts’ tips and advice. […]
Hunting
Browning Trail Cameras
A new series of Browning trail cameras were recently introduced that are packed with features, including the ability to record HD video with sound and self-adjusting illumination on both infrared images and videos. […]
Content
When hogs attack — Tips for controlling wild hog populations
With the morning light decorating the tops of the tallest trees, a big doe stepped into the food plot and nibbled at a fresh stand of clover. Soon, a pair of yearlings joined the doe, and then more made their way to the area. […]