Freshwater Fishing
Too much of a good thing
The adoption of catch-and-release benefited black bass fisheries, but now many fisheries managers wish it would go away — or that at least a few anglers would harvest some bass. […]
Statewide MS
Recipes
Oyster recipes perfect for the holidays
From now through February and into March, oysters are in their prime fat and flavorful. And Ronnie Sampey knows it. […]
Deer Hunting
Hoyt takes a big step
Hoyt Archery’s 2018 flagship hunting bows are the most innovative to come from the Salt Lake City-based manufacturer in many years. Hoyt has redesigned their bows from the ground up, giving them a much-needed overhaul — and adding a lot of new technology. […]
Ducks
Early season Mississippi Ducks: Take ‘em or leave ‘em?
Duck hunters have two basic, different philosophies on how to handle early arriving waterfowl in December, before the main migration finally reaches Mississippi. […]
Bass Fishing
Chill out, catch more winter bass
Bass pro Pete Ponds has a very interesting take on cold-weather fishing. […]
Content
Cover: December 2017
Mississippi’s lengthy north-south geography means the rut progresses across the state over roughly the next 60 days. It’s magic time in the deer woods — maybe you’ll finally knock down that big buck you’ve been dreaming of. […]
Content
Be there or be square – Tips for hunting Mississippi bucks in the rut
When it comes to harvesting mature bucks, some hunters always seem to be in the right spot at the right time, perhaps because they possess the right mix of luck and skill.
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Deer got you down? Be proactive.
December is here, and you’ve caught yourself sitting in the same old stand, watching the same old food plot grow. If the season isn’t going as you had hoped, perhaps it’s time to become proactive about deer hunting. […]
Field Notes
DIY duck blind dog stand
A little time spent with a saw and basic lumber supplies can get you a duck blind dog stand for a fraction of the cost. […]
Bass Fishing
Delta Lures’ buzzbaits
“Hey, can I borrow one of those?”
Accomplished Helena, Ark. bass angler Derward Mauldin has heard that question many times before in his boat when he’s fishing with a Delta Lures buzzbait during tournament action in Arkansas, Mississippi or Louisiana. It’s perhaps the ultimate compliment, or endorsement if you will, for any artificial lure manufacturer who puts a product on the market. […]
Columns
Try to educate your eyes
Preparation and repetition is the key when the deer hunter is making a quick decision about whether a buck is legal or fully mature. […]
Field Notes
The lovin’ spoonful
Fall is prime time for redfish, and the venerable old spoon is still an effective, fun lure to throw in interior marshes for solid action. […]