2016 - Page 14 of 44 - Mississippi Sportsman

In September, it’s important to practice with your bow, and shooting as much as possible from the type of stand you will be using is beneficial. It will help prepare for shots in any direction as well as while wearing an approved safety harness.

September preparation equals October success

September 1, 2016 David Hawkins

September is a magical time for Mississippi deer hunters.

The average daily temperature is dropping just a bit, and the first hunting seasons are opening, like dove and teal. […]

Deer and big bucks are the No. 1 goal for most Mississippi hunters, and they can be found on public Wildlife Management Areas, where state wildlife officials manage the herd and the habitat and hunters have championed the quality management ethos.

2016-17 WMA forecast

September 1, 2016 Michael O. Giles

Easing slowly through a thicket alongside a natural slough, I spotted a deer crossing heavy with fresh buck rubs and scrapes, sending my adrenalin into high gear with anticipation … […]

Cover: September 2016

September 1, 2016 Mississippi Sportsman

The clock is ticking on your preseason preparation. So make sure you’re ready when the season opens, and find out which WMAs you’ll want to target. […]

The Skeleton V2 represents another of Castaway’s new and improved entries in both the freshwater and saltwater markets. You won’t find excess weight anywhere on the Castaway Skeleton V2. Lightness and sensitivity work hand in hand with this rod. […]

Fall semester — Fall crappie trolling tips

September 1, 2016 Phillip Gentry

Stocking up with enough crappie for September fish fries isn’t that difficult — if you pay attention to these trolling teachers. […]

This 11 1/2-foot 400-pound-plus gator gave team River Reapers, (from left) Tim Taylor, Jaimie McInvale, Ken Martin, Chris Ebelhar, permit holder Wade Robinson and Hardy Simmons, a hard time on Barnett Reservoir Tuesday night.

River Reapers’ giant put up a battle

September 1, 2016 Bobby Cleveland

Late Tuesday night, on the upper Pearl River at Barnett Reservoir, a boat load of Mississippi alligator hunters were facing defeat to an ornery ol’ gator that, well … […]

Productive, easy-to-fish habitats are especially important for young anglers.

Habitat for fish and anglers

September 1, 2016 Hal Schramm

It’s no secret to in-the-know anglers that good habitat benefits fish. For largemouth bass, good habitat often means woody cover and aquatic vegetation. […]

After nearly a year of being idle, most deer stands need maintenance work.

Pull camp duty now

August 30, 2016 John J. Woods

Now is not the time to sit idly by once you have your food plots planted for the fall deer hunting season. There is still plenty of work to do especially if you have an established deer camp with a campground, cabins, trailers and other camp infrastructure in need of annual maintenance, repair, or replacement. Get on these jobs now so you can relax later and concentrate on hunting. […]