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Youth archery program sparks outdoor interests
Promoting archery as a physical-education activity in schools has become one Mississippi man’s mission. […]
Year: 2011
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Public lands provide quality rabbit hunting
Mississippi’s rabbit hunters can look to the ample public lands around the state for quality hunting opportunities, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said. […]
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Marine Patrol responds to capsized vessel at Horn Island
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ Marine Patrol responded to a boating accident in which four people were ejected from the vessel Tuesday (Oct. 18) morning at the west tip of Horn Island, the agency reported.
None of those ejected from the boat sustained serious injuries, the MDMR said. […]
Events & Announcements
November issue to begin hitting mailboxes next week
Mississippi Sportsman’s staff sent the November issue to the printer yesterday (Oct. 18). Subscribers can begin looking for it in their mailboxes on Monday (Oct. 24). […]
General
World’s Toughest Tape Meets America’s #1 Camouflage
CINCINNATI – (October 1, 2011)– When the number one adhesive tape is crossed with the number one camouflage pattern in America, the results are unprecedented. Gorilla Tape, the premium all purpose tape that adheres to surfaces most other tapes won’t, is now available in Mossy Oak’s Break-Up Infinity camouflage pattern. […]
Events & Announcements
Mississippi Coastal Cleanup nets 2,064 bags of trash
Nearly 3,000 volunteers picked up 2,064 bags of trash along 158 miles of the Mississippi coast on Saturday (Oct. 15) as part of the 23rd Mississippi Coastal Cleanup, the Division of Marine Resources announced.
More than 120,000 pounds of trash was bagged in Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties during the event, which was part of the International Coastal Cleanup – the world’s largest volunteer effort to clean up the marine environment. […]
Bass Fishing
Small changes produce more Senko bites
Sometimes, fish just need a little something different to push them over the edge. With plastics, a change in color can be just the thing. Several manufacturers like Yamamoto offer worms with chartreuse tips, but dipping tails in dyes like Spike It enables anglers to alter any of their colors with a simple dunk. […]
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New commercial-fishing regs proposed
The Commission on Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has issued a public notice of intent that would require anyone selling crawfish caught from Mississippi public waters to obtain a commercial fishing license.
The new regulations also provide special permits to remove aquatic nuisance species and targets Asian carp and gar. These are only a few of the changes projected for these statewide regulations.
Deer of the Year
Giles Island monster buck video released
The entire hunt during which Giles Island Hunting Club’s Jimmy Riley arrowed a 180-inch buck on Oct. 1 was filmed for inclusion in a national cable show, but that video won’t be available for months.
So MS-Sportsman.com sat down with Riley and asked him to talk about the hunt – while showing off the rack that green scored 180 6/8 inches Pope & Young. […]
Deer Hunting
Trophy kill proves stand placement is critical
When Allen Morgan of Brookhaven happened upon a larger-than-usual scrape on his hunting property in Lawrence County, he instinctively knew that the buck that made the scrape was anything but ordinary. […]
Deer Hunting
169-inch buck killed in Madison County
Jake Cox wanted little brother Joseph to kill the buck. He really did.
And then the 169-inch buck stepped out in front of the elder Cox brother last Wednesday (Oct. 5), and now there is a slight controversy in the family.
“I had to sling an arrow, that’s for sure,” Jake Cox said of the kill. […]
Featured Story
Tips for catching more crappie on long lines
Finding success in long-line trolling takes dedication to the tactic in order to get a system that works for your boat and your setup. Once you’re comfortable with your system, these tips will help you become a better long liner. […]