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If the weather stays warm, Calling Panther Lake bass will be calling all fishermen to come and catch them.

Autumn is kind to Calling Panther

September 30, 2010 Paul Elias

This month I’ll be heading to 500-acre Calling Panther Lake in Crystal Springs. Calling Panther is a fairly new lake, and it’s starting to produce some really big bass.
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Mike McMurtrey of Jackson shows off some October slabs caught on Barnett Reservoir last year.

It’s the season for making memories

September 30, 2010 Paul Johnson

Writing a monthly column on crappie fishing ties one’s thoughts to seasonal fishing. That is, from month to month, one can’t help but think of how fishing seasons and patterns change. […]

Safety straps are more effective and comfortable now than ever before.

Expert tips for treestand hunting

September 30, 2010 John J. Woods

If you are a seasoned deer hunter, then don’t turn the page just yet. I know if you have hunted for any number of seasons from an elevated treestand, you pretty much have your set up scheme worked out. Before you move on at least review these treestand set-up tips to recall a few things before you strike out this season. […]

Anglers encounter turnover this time of year.

September 30, 2010 Hal Schramm

As great as the fishing is in the fall, some lakes deal anglers a bad hand for a brief period when the lake “turns over.” Why some lakes have fall turnover, why some don’t, and why it can adversely affect fishing requires an understanding of stratification. […]

Early and late, the lily-pad points fished with either a Ribbit or Scum Frog usually will produce the biggest bass. As long as the water is above 60 degrees, the buzz bait also can be a productive lure in the pads.

School is Cool

September 30, 2010 Pete Ponds

Ross Barnett is a relatively shallow lake, and the most-popular pattern this month is fishing the lily pads and the lily-pad stems. However, one of my favorite ways to fish this month is for schooling bass. […]

All of Pearcy’s hunting gear goes into his “poke” boat for a 300-yard paddle.

String ‘em Along

September 30, 2010 John J. Woods

One can’t help but admire the benchmark attributes of a truly dedicated bowhunter. I am no longer counted among the ranks because a shoulder injury prevents me from pulling and holding a bow at full draw. In fact, I gave all my bowhunting gear to a guy at work who wanted to get into it. Now he suffers from the affliction of bowhunting. […]

Taming the Wolf

September 30, 2010 Michael O. Giles

Shortly before dawn, veteran angler Ed Aycock thrust his hot foot down. The Skeeter boat popped up on plane, and we were on our way for a day of fishing on Wolf Lake. […]

When bucks work scent communication at a scrape site, they usually begin with marking a low overhanging tree limb known as a “licking branch.” Here they vigorously rub their forehead glands into the limb, and most likely deposit scent — especially when biting the limb.

Deer Dynamics: Communication

September 30, 2010 Tommy Kirkland

Scent pheromones and their distinct odors are instinctively utilized by whitetails to convey a realm of communication related to dominant hierarchy and sexual interactions. They are crucial for other social relations — particularly with females raising their offspring. These scents are produced by several different glands, and serve deer of all ages and both sexes. […]

Hedge Your Bets

September 30, 2010 Phillip Gentry

By definition, gambling is to bet on an uncertain outcome, typically in a game of risk. For those who enjoy the prospect of gambling, Greenville, in the heart of the Delta, is a great fall destination offering the charm of an authentic “river town” along with casino gambling. […]

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