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2012 Bassmaster Open schedule released
The 2012 Bassmaster Central Open tournament trail will include stops at three power-house lakes, B.A.S.S. announced yesterday (Sept. 22). […]
Month: September 2011
Hunting
The Hassle-Free Mineral Mizer Bag
You’ve heard it said, “The proof is in the pudding.” Well, in this case, the proof is in the bag…The Mineral Mizer Bag. This is a moisture-activated mineral filtration bag that combines simplicity and longevity to give you maximum results. […]
Hunting
Advantage Hunting Deluxe Blind
The Deluxe Blind from Advantage Hunting keeps you from being seen, smelled or heard when the opportunity for that perfect shot arrives. […]
Featured
Permits needed to hunt with dogs on Homochitto National Forest
Hunting with dogs is allowed on the Homochitto National Forest between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, but permits are required, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said.
“This is a pilot project intended to help provide order and improve safety for hunters, landowners and all forest visitors,” Homochitto District Ranger Bruce Prud’homme said. “We hope this initial step will help all visitors to have a safe and enjoyable experience on the National Forest.
“At the same time, we want to be a good neighbor to nearby landowners and community residents.” […]
New Products
Final Approach Mallard Feeders
Successful waterfowl hunters understand the importance of having a realistic decoy spread. […]
Crappie/Bream
A trio of lakes offer great crappie fishing
When most Mississippi anglers hear the word “crappie,” they immediately think of Grenada, Sardis and Arkabutla, all located in the Delta region in the state’s northwestern section. […]
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Oyster reefs rebuilt in MDMR project
An effort to reestablish more than 1,000 acres of oyster reefs along the Mississippi Coast will wrap up by Sept. 30, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today (Sept. 20).
The project, which includes planting oyster clutch, began in August and is expected to be finished by Sept. 30, the MDMR said. […]
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Roaches win Big Momma Crappie Tournament on Grenada Lake
The Big Momma Crappie Tournament held on Grenada Lake on Saturday (Sept. 17) was a day of perseverance and firsts for Hernando’s Dave and Darlene Roach, who won the Mississippi Crappie Club event with a monster slab weighing 2.41 pounds.
Dave Roach, aka “Gator,” said the day started out with trouble: First their trailer came loose from their truck before they left their yard, and then about 20 miles south of Hernando a trailer tire blew out, destroying the rim and almost ruining the bearings. […]
Hunting
Nikon MONARCH 3 All Terrain Binocular
Nikon has announced an early launch of a new 2012 model into its venerable Monarch ATB family. The all-new MONARCH 3 All Terrain Binocular, available in 10×42 and 8×42 versions, hit the shelves of select retailers in mid-September. […]
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Harrison, Driscoll take Magnolia Crappie Club championship event
John Harrison and Kent Driscoll won the Magnolia Crappie Club State Championship with a two-day total of 23.68 pounds during the Sept. 16-17 event. […]
Breaking News
Android users can now upload photos to reports forum, classified section
Sharing outdoor experiences with other sportsmen is now a breeze for Android users, who can upload photos to the MS-Sportsman.com reports forum right from their mobile devices.
“Now you can snap a photo of that big deer, a buddy with a lunker bass or a table full of crappie and instantly upload it to the reports forum – just like you would from your computer,” MS-Sportsman.com’s Andy Crawford said. “Of course, you also can add photos to classifieds now.” […]
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Congressional bill would protect offshore structures for use as artificial reefs
Legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress that would prevent rigs and other Gulf of Mexico structures from being removed as ordered by the U.S. Department of Interior should be passed, the Coastal Conservation Association said today.
The Rigs to Reefs Habitat Protection Act of 2011, introduced by Republican Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana, seeks to allows structures to remain in the Gulf as artificial reefs. […]