2014 - Page 17 of 57 - Mississippi Sportsman

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. […]

Hanging rods from the ceiling of your storage shed keeps them out of the way and prevents damage.

Keep rods organized, safe

September 17, 2014 Andy Crawford

A better system that allows you to store your fishing rods in a little more than 5 feet of space using PVC pipes and mounting brackets. […]

State biologists track the peak breeding periods across the state, and hunters can use that information to pinpoint when they have the best opportunities for success.

Know when to be in the woods

September 16, 2014 Andy Crawford

The rut drives wary bucks out of hiding, providing hunters with the best opportunity of the season to catch mature deer roaming about during shooting hours. […]

Mississippi's first Ultimate Outdoors Expo will include a 3-D archery range for testing your aim, as well as new equipment.

Ultimate Outdoors Expo this weekend

September 16, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

If there is one major thing that most outdoors shows, which promote hunting or fishing equipment, share in common, oddly enough, it is the indoors. […]

The Hunter’s Harvest program is a great way for hunters to donate excess venison to feed Mississippi’s needy.

Sharing the harvest

September 15, 2014 John J. Woods

In the excitement of taking the shot and the careful caping of a buck’s head in preparation for the taxidermist, it is important not to overlook the proper handling of the high quality venison. […]

Using catch, photograph and release techniques, kayak anglers can participate in online fishing tournaments where clubs are non-existent.

Virtual events make competition possible for all kayakers

September 15, 2014 Phillip Gentry

For the tournament bass angler who’s been bitten by the plastic boat bug, kayak bass fishing tournaments, both real and virtual, are growing by leaps and bounds with the popularity of the sport itself. […]

The new Viscerator knife is a unique functional design for skinning and caping big game.

Caping requires a good blade

September 15, 2014 John J. Woods

Since the beauty of a finished buck mount is in the detail, it is critical that the hunter who skins the head does the best job possible. […]

HOOK 1’s Chad Hoover helped propel the sport of kayak bass fishing forward with his books, website and national TV show Kayak Bassin’.

Kayak bass explosion

September 15, 2014 Phillip Gentry

The rise in popularity of bass fishing from a kayak is due in great part to the efforts and promotions of another kayak bass angler and friend of Karl Hudson, Chad Hoover of Hendersonville, Tenn. […]