Statewide MS Archives - Page 178 of 385

A common sight in the Gulf of Mexico in April, big yellow-mouthed speckled trout are caught as they migrate back to the front beaches.

Baitfish bonanza — How to target redfish, trout in April

April 1, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Word had obviously spread about the huge schools of baitfish congregated in one bay in the heart of the Biloxi Marsh, about six miles south of Waveland. […]

Veteran turkey hunters know it could take every trick up their sleeve and every call in their bag to kill wily ol’ gobblers. That’s why they often use several calls to take a big bird.

Beginner’s luck — Turkey hunting tactics for the novice

April 1, 2015 John J. Woods

There are simply too many choices of turkey calls, including all the types, materials, configurations, and styles, not to mention brand names, models, and all the marketing hype that goes with it. […]

Does bed fishing harm bass populations? The science doesn’t indicate there’s any harm.

Bass bed fishing

April 1, 2015 Hal Schramm

For some bass anglers, sight fishing for bedding bass is the ultimate rush. Other anglers consider bed fishing unsportsmanlike, with some asserting it adversely affects bass abundance.

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Turkey flock populations across the state are always in flux, but annual turkey surveys help track their activities.

Join the spring gobbler survey team

April 1, 2015 John J. Woods

Turkey hunters can play an active role in providing information that helps determine future management of the wild turkey in Mississippi. I mean, do you ever wonder where all the annual turkey hunting results information and data comes from each season?

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Tom Mann Jr. of Florida holds a 9-pound bass he caught in mid-December on a YamaFrog by Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits.

Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits’ YamaFrog

March 31, 2015 Don Shoopman

Christmas came early for one of the most-accomplished professional bass anglers in his era.

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Bob Szyzmakowski’s naan venison casserole is an interesting recipe that uses venison with some unusual ingredients.

Bob’s naan venison casserole

March 27, 2015 Jerry Dilsaver

I don’t know where Bob Sysmakowski came up with the idea for this recipe, but it is a pleasant change from many of the things I do with ground venison. This combines ingredients that aren’t often used in a venison recipe, and it works. […]

The new Bio-Lume LED light array is a fish magnet that works after dark in either fresh or saltwater.

New high-tech night-fishing light

March 26, 2015 Allan Tarvid

Crossing a bridge over a southern reservoir on a summer night can treat you to a light show that really makes you want to wet a line. When the bite is on and the word is out, the flooded timber can be dotted with enough lights to look like a field of stars. […]