2011 - Page 17 of 39 - Mississippi Sportsman

Young John Bryant Stewart of Canton bagged this No. 7 Madison County non-typical 15-point buck scoring 184 0/8 in the basin of the Big Black River.

The Big Black River mystique

August 23, 2011 John J. Woods

Virtually every state in the nation that offers white-tailed deer hunting has a river system or river basin region associated with its high-quality deer production. […]

If you think you don’t have the time or desire necessary to maintain a mineral lick for attracting deer, think again. The Mineral Mizer Bag keeps things simple… just “Hang it, Wet it, and Forget it” for a full year. Best of all, the deer love it and gain nourishment with every lick. […]

Public meetings set to discuss WMAs

August 19, 2011 MDWFP news release

Six public meetings well be held around the state between Sept. 7 and Oct. 18 during which Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks officials will discuss aspects of the wildlife management area program, including WMA harvest data and regulation changes for the upcoming hunting season, the agency reported today (Aug. 18). […]

September issue to hit mailboxes next week

August 18, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

The September issue of Mississippi Sportsman is on its way to the printer, and will be mailed on Saturday. That means subscribers will start seeing the issue in their mailboxes beginning on Monday. […]

Twenty-four species of fish have been identified as being part of the massive fish kill on the Pearl River, apparently caused by excessive paper-mill discharge.

Louisiana paper mill admits discharge caused massive Pearl River fish kill

August 17, 2011 From News Reports

Temple-Inland Inc. admitted a discharge at it’s Bogalusa, La., plant caused the massive Pearl River fish kill that has included bass, catfish, paddlefish and federally protected Gulf sturgeon.

“We never lose sight that we are members and supporters of the Bogalusa area and apologize for the impact this issue at the mill has had on the Pearl River, its aqua culture (sic) and surrounding communities,” Temple-Inland’s Doyle Simmons said today (Aug. 17) in a news release. “We are working diligently and expeditiously to remove the fish kill and restore the quality of the river.” […]

Team Cheeseburger won the team billfish prize thanks in large part to 11-year-old Cahill Marlone (front, center), who landed a blue marlin to push his team to the lead.

11-year-old steals the show at the Sonny Johnson Memorial Fishing Tournament

August 17, 2011 Christopher L. Eger

An 11-year-old angler boated one of two billfish that earned the top prize in the Sonny Johnson Memorial Fishing Tournament this weekend (Aug. 11-14). […]

With recreational boaters concentrating on one section of the waterway, Tenn-Tom crappie anglers can have a summer fishing hole all to themselves.

Swim baits for crappie

August 16, 2011 Phillip Gentry

Emory, Texas-based Lake Fork Trophy Lures has been making top-of-the-line, tournament-winning bass baits for many years. One of the company’s top producers is their “Live” Magic Shad, a swim bait that has accounted for countless trophy largemouth bass in big-money tournaments. […]

The 2011-12 Mississippi state duck stamp, featuring a wood duck photo by Joe Mac Hudspeth Jr., is now available, the MDWFP said.

State duck stamp and print now available

August 15, 2011 MDWFP news release

The 2011-12 Mississippi duck stamp, featuring a photograph of a wood duck, is now available for purchase, the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced. […]

While it’s not required by Mississippi law to put up signs on your property to make it legally posted, doing so will make your case that much more solid against trespassers.

Poacher proof your property for the upcoming season

August 12, 2011 Rob Heflin

As a landowner or leaseholder, you have the right to the peaceful enjoyment of your property. You have worked hard on your land and you have the right to invite or keep out anyone you wish, within the limits of the law. […]

The MDWFP secured an $8,500 grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation to help buy supplies for its Marksmanship Program.

MDWFP’s Marksmanship Program awarded grant

August 12, 2011 MDWFP news release

The state Marksmanship Program has received an $8,500 grant for the third year in a row, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced today. […]

New professional bass-fishing tournament trail created

August 11, 2011 From News Reports

Twenty-four of the nation’s top bass anglers have teamed with the Outdoor Channel to form a new professional fishing circuit designed to test anglers’ prowess in putting together patterns quickly.

The Major League Fishing trail will allow anglers to weigh as many legal fish as they catch, but competitors must begin each event without the benefit of user-generated GPS waypoints or practice. Anglers also will fish on surprise venues, meaning they will have to make on-the-water adjustments to catch bass. […]

Mississippi groups working to get youngsters involved in hunting and fishing can apply for funding through the MDWFP's Youth Participation Initiative.

Youth Participation Initiative deadline approaching, MDWFP announces

August 10, 2011 MDWFP news release

Mississippi groups wanting to help recruit youth into hunting and fishing have until Aug. 15 to apply for funding from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, the agency reported.

The Youth Participation Initiative was established to provide funding for the purpose of educating youth in the areas of hunting, fishing, conservation and safety. During 2010, the YPI Program provided a total of $144,999.00 to help fund 23 projects across Mississippi. […]