Columns
Mississippi cooking … Louisiana style
Ricky Ruffin of Bay Springs shares a recipe for Panéed Snapper with Meunière Sauce inspired by Randolph’s restaurant in Golden Meadow, La. […]
Statewide MS
Deer Hunting
Proposal allows deer hunting within 100 yards of feeder
Baiting deer is one step away from being officially legal, after action proposed last week by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks would remove the one major regulation that hindered the practice.
Bass Fishing
Delta Lures’ Spinnerbait
Two longtime fishing buddies couldn’t keep a good thing to themselves 7 ½ years ago, which was a blessing for bass fishermen who love to catch on quality spinnerbaits.
Deer Hunting
VIDEO: How to butcher a deer
The Bearded Butchers YouTube channel promotes itself as the place where you’ll find tips on how to kill it, chill it, cut it, season it, and grill it! And that’s exactly what they do. Check out this 20-minute video demonstrating how to break down a deer carcass into boneless cuts, without the use of a saw. […]
Columns
Pay attention to the business end
Preference in weapons, ammo and sights pales in comparison to the ability to put your shot on target when the opportunity presents itself. […]
Deer Hunting
Don’t toss it — button it up
Deer hunters are often guilty of discarding items that are useful, and could be used to create reminders of a special hunt.
Field Notes
Austin’s Handy Dandy Line Winder
Is there anything worse than having to spool a reel while on the boat? I mean, after you spend the time to snatch the old line off the reel, you then have the pleasure of fighting a plastic spool of new line rolling around the boat — and it’s a pain to ensure you’re putting the line on the reel tightly.
Deer Hunting
No matter the weapon, practice
While you’re getting the land and your knowledge of it in shape, don’t forget about re-honing those shooting skills. Whether you hunt with modern firearm, bow or primitive weapon, putting practice time in at the range is a great idea.
Bass Fishing
Electronics make drop-shot better, more fun
When Pete Ponds is fishing a river system in September, he relishes the improving drop-shot bite, not just because it produces fish but also because it’s possible to see the bite — even in deep water, and big fish.
Bass Fishing
Five baits Ponds ties on this month
Bass pro Pete Ponds is an avid dove hunter, but when he’s not in a sunflower field in The Delta in September, you will find him on the water doing what he enjoys most: catching big bass.
Dove
Don’t give up on doves after Labor Day
For many hunters, the first day of dove season is often also the last day, as they quickly shift their attention to deer and the excellent fishing that September generally provides. While the dove population takes a major hit on Labor Day weekend, the rest of the season shouldn’t be ignored.
Dove
Dove field-ology
The best way to maximize a field’s potential for dove hunting is to scout the field before opening day and draw out a diagram/map. […]