September 2014 - Mississippi Sportsman

Wednesday is opening day for Mississippi's bow hunters, like Sunni Shepard, who killed this 8-point while hunting in Attala County with her dad.

Bow season opens Wednesday

September 30, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s bow hunters aren’t real thrilled by the forecast for Wednesday’s opening day of the archery deer season in the Hill and Delta Zones. […]

Ott DeFoe used a Terminator Weedless Football Jig to win a Bassmaster Open earlier this year.

The Terminator Weedless Football Jig

September 30, 2014 Don Shoopman

On a hot July day in Knoxville, Tenn., Ott DeFoe was sorting and arranging his fishing tackle while preparing to go fish Bassmaster tournaments at Lake Champlain and the Deleware River. […]

MDMR officials are asking anglers to participate in the agency’s voluntary red snapper reporting program during the October season.

Fall snapper seasons announced

September 29, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s coastal anglers will have additional red snapper opportunities this fall, according to a special season announced Friday by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. […]

The companies that produce Wipe-Out and Break Free make a lot of claims — and then backs them up.

Chemical foams — gun cleaning magic

September 25, 2014 Gordon Hutchinson

I don’t remember where I picked up the can of Wipe-Out Brushless Bore Cleaner — but it had been sitting on my workbench shelf for quite a while. […]

James Mrowczynski of Brandon proved that trophy bucks come in all sizes, and depend on perspective. His first archery hunt in Mississippi provided this 8-point and rekindled a deer-hunting fire that he enjoyed in his youth in native New York. He killed it on a draw hunt at Barnett Reservoir.

Archery a week away in Hill and Delta Zones

September 24, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

For whatever reason, and many say it was the weather, Mississippi’s overall deer harvest was down during the 2013-14 season. […]

The new statewide squirrel season structure begins today for youth hunters, aged 15 and under.

Youth squirrel season opens

September 24, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s new statewide squirrel season structure opens today, with the first day of the youth season for hunters aged 15 and under. […]

Minn Kota’s Ulterra offers auto stowing and power trim functions, as well as the ability to virtually anchor a boat in a specific location.

Hot new electronics are coming

September 22, 2014 Allan Tarvid

Here is a look at a cross section of the new electronics coming our way. […]

Top 3 steps to prep your bow

September 19, 2014 Andy Crawford

When the scalding summer temperatures are broken, it’s a bet you’ll start thinking about where best to ambush that deer you’ve been watching all summer on trail cams. […]

7 bass-fishing mistakes to avoid

September 18, 2014 Andy Crawford

What separates the bass pros from the weekend warriors who feel lucky to bang out a few bites? Here are some thoughts from touring pros. […]

Doug Borries of Vancleave established a fly-fishing record for Atlantic Croaker with a 14.9-ounce fish.

Four saltwater records confirmed Tuesday

September 18, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s Commission on Marine Resources certified four new state saltwater fishing records on Tuesday, and don’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of at least three of the species. […]

Pete Ponds loves the late summer, early fall season on bass. It's when a Mississippi-made crankbait is always his first choice.

Cranking out bass as fall approaches

September 18, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Fumes from the outboard were still detectable on the breeze, but already Pete Ponds was on the front deck, with the trolling motor down and his hands on his crankbait rod. […]

Lodging a stick behind a camera when it is strapped to a tree helps angle the camera properly.

Planning and optimizing your camera setup

September 18, 2014 Bill Garbo

From my personal experience interacting with other hunters, a surprising number of trail cam users are perfectly happy for their camera setups to do nothing more than just take a buck’s picture as he passes by. […]