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July 21, 2026

Selecting and tuning the right bow can result in a very rewarding hunting experience.

Bow-buying basics for starters

September 23, 2008 John J. Woods

Archery hunting continues to be a fast-growing sport. With bow season just opening, many hunters are still on the fence wanting to try it for the first time. […]

This polished carbon steel pipe was sprayed with heavy salt content water for 60 hours. The left side, which was left “in the white,” had serious corrosion that will result in pitting of the surface. The right side was coated with the revolutionary new Smith & Wesson Protectant and Lubricant only once before beginning the test.

New protectant perfect for duck marsh

August 26, 2008 Gordon Hutchinson

With teal season beginning this month, and the full-fledged duck season only a month or so behind it, the annual trek to the salt marshes of our coastline will begin. And thus again will begin the annual battle of all waterfowlers, the fight against rust. […]

Understanding the differences between the three most popular types of marine batteries can save you money and ensure better battery performance.

Not all batteries are created equal

August 26, 2008 Allan Tarvid

Many fishermen and boaters call any sealed, maintenance-free marine battery a gel battery, and that is not correct. […]

Paul Elias’ truck will be seen often this month parked at boat ramps on Lakes Ferguson and Whittington.

Oxbows great for transition bass

August 26, 2008 Paul Elias

September is a really good month to fish private ponds and lakes, even in sub-developments and state and municipal parks. […]

Rozanne Patten, Capt. Sonny Shindler and Dacy Jones put this stringer together the first three hours of fishing out of Bay St. Louis.

Fishing’s getting better on coast

August 26, 2008 John E. Phillips

You can catch 50 to 100 speckled trout and redfish per day right now on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. […]

Fishing licenses provide much-needed funding for the state’s outoor agencies and programs. Mississippi’s resident license fee is less than every state’s but one.

Is it time to raise fishing-license fees?

August 26, 2008 Hal Schramm

Fishing, and to a large extent hunting, are unique among activities that use public resources in that anglers and hunters pay most of the bills for managing the resources. Indeed, in Mississippi, anglers pay the entire cost of fisheries management on public waters. […]

Keith Simpson of Purvis loves cool-water fishing, and it’s clear to see why. He caught these slabs on Chotard.

Is it fall yet? Heck, it almost is

August 26, 2008 Paul Johnson

“Hello, Paul, this is William. Whatcha doing? You catching any fish?” […]

Gear up right for September doves

August 26, 2008 John J. Woods

Like any other shooting sport, dove hunting requires a gathering of critical gear to make the day afield more enjoyable and successful. […]

Wildlife food plots left fallow all summer will need double disking and harrowing.

Think outside the box for fall plots

July 23, 2008 John J. Woods

It’s never too early to plan ahead for fall wildlife food plots. It may be hot as a firecracker outside with sweltering humidity to match, but the universal targeted Labor Day planting date is fast approaching. […]

The author says Pickwick Lake is undergoing a comeback, and he expects it to be a real hotspot this month

Largemouths rule Pickwick now

July 23, 2008 Paul Elias

Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River, located in the corner of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee, is making a comeback this year. The grass is growing in the lake, and the largemouth are responding to the additional habitat. The fishing has been really good there this year. […]

The rookie team of the tournament weighed the Big Momma for the two days (1.93 pounds). Eric Jacobsen and Bobby Fortenberry, both of Brandon, showed the old pros how to land the big one.

Not a champ, but not a chump either

July 23, 2008 Paul Johnson

I just had one of the best crappie-fishing experiences ever, and I’d like to tell you about it. The Magnolia Crappie Club held the Magnolia State Crappie Championship on beautiful Wolf Lake recently. This was one of the best tournaments in the 16-year history of the state’s largest crappie club. […]

Before the Heller ruling, handgun ownership was illegal in the District of Columbia.

Heller opens a welcome can of worms

July 23, 2008 Gordon Hutchinson

If you are a firearms enthusiast, by now you have heard of the decision by the Supreme Court of the United States on June 26 in the Heller case. […]