2011 - Page 14 of 39 - Mississippi Sportsman

Elite Spotting Scopes

September 7, 2011 From News Reports

Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell brings two new models to the Elite spotting scope line for 2011. Both models are 20-60×80. One with a straight eyepiece and the other with a 45 degree eyepiece. […]

Though the floodwaters seemed devastating, most deer simply left impacted areas and filtered back when the waters retreated.

2011-12 WMA forecast

September 7, 2011 Andy Crawford

Many hunters envisioned deer carcasses littering the productive Delta when the waters receded, despite assurances from state biologists that there would be no hunting-season changes necessary. […]

Multi-Tree Swing Arm Bow Holder

September 6, 2011 From News Reports

Hunter’s Specialties® new Multi-Tree Swing Arm Bow Holder is the perfect accessory for hunters who frequently hunt out of several stands during the course of the season. […]

Jarrod Cox, aka "thrower271," won the first round of the 2011 Trail Cam Contest for this image showing a determined raccoon at a corn feeder.

‘thrower271’ earns August win in Trail Cam Contest

September 6, 2011 Andy Crawford

A photo of a determined raccoon won MS-Sportsman.com user Jarrod Cox the first round of the Trail Cam Contest. […]

Introduce someone to the outdoor sports with a new &7 apprentice license.

Three-day apprentice hunting and fishing licenses now offered

September 2, 2011 MDWFP news release

It’s not easier than ever to introduce someone to hunting and fishing with the introduction of a three-day apprentice sportsman license, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced today.

The license, which is offered for Mississippi residents only, costs only $7. Hunter education certification is not required. […]

September anglers on Bogue Homa can expect to catch some fish in the 3- to 5-pound range.

Autumn bites. Bogue Homa features early fall action

August 31, 2011 Paul Elias

Lake Bogue Homa, 6 miles east of Laurel on Highway 84, was restocked by the state about three years ago. This lake, with its 15-inch size limit, has a healthy population of bass. You’ll catch numbers of small fish here, but also some 3- to 5-pounders. The lake holds a lot of vegetation, including lily pads, grass and cypress trees. […]

Four arrested for alleged illegal alligator killing

August 31, 2011 MDWFP news release

Four people were arrested Saturday (Aug. 27) for allegedly killing an alligator on the Pearl River, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said today (Aug. 31).

Arrested were Spencer Allan Pell of Vicksburg, Johnny B. Dow of Crystal Springs, Michael Dwayne Easterling, and Christian Collins both from Wesson, the MDWFP said. […]

Time for a bowhunting tune up

August 31, 2011 John J. Woods

Take a minute to pull back on your bow to see how your shoulder feels. “Ouch!” is a common response I hear around the bow shops this time of year. Hunters are getting ready for opening day of bowseason for whitetails on Oct. 1 (Oct. 15 in Southeast). It isn’t a moment too soon either. […]