Deer Hunting
Vote in final Big Buck Photo Contest session
It’s time to choose the final winner of the 2011-12 Big Buck Photo Contest, which ended with the close of the hunting season. […]
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Bass Fishing
Elias among inductees to 2012 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
Former Bassmaster Classic champion Paul Elias is one of four being inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame during a banquet to be held next Friday (Feb. 24) in conjunction with the 2012 Bassmaster Classic in Shreveport, La.
Joining Elias will be longtime B.A.S.S. photographer Gerald Crawford, award-winning videographer Glenn Lau and bass-boat innovator Holmes Thurmond. […]
Bass Fishing
Big Bass Photo Contest begins
Springlike weather has already settled in to much of the state, and that means it’s just a matter of time before sow bass begin initiating spawning activity. Oktibbeha, Okhissa, Calling Panther, the Pearl River. The spawn is on the way. […]
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Turkey season changes on southern Delta WMAs
Flooding of the Mississippi River delta over the past several years has resulted in changes to turkey-hunting season changes on wildlife management areas in the southern reaches of that popular area of the state, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced earlier this month.
These changes impact Mahannah, Shipland, Sunflower and Twin Oaks WMAs. […]
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MDWFP to hold public meetings about wildlife management areas
A series of public meetings to discuss the state’s system of wildlife management areas will be held through the end of February, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has announced.
The meetings, which will showcase regional WMA harvest data, habitat work, infrastructure improvements and information about the agency, are being held across the state and hosted by MDWFP. […]
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Saltwater flyfishing workshop offered
A free saltwater flyfishing workshop is scheduled for Saturday (Feb. 11) at the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today. […]
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Crappie tracking project moves to Enid Lake
The crappie tracking project aimed at learning more about crappie spawning areas in local reservoirs has been moved from Sardis to Enid Lake, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said.
The MDWF and the University of Mississippi are working together on the project. […]
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The Boat Show in New Orleans offers one-stop shopping
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome floor will be covered with boats of all kinds Feb. 2-4 during The Boat Show, which offers those looking for great deals one-stop shopping in a family friendly atmosphere. […]
Events & Announcements
February issue getting printed now
The staff of Mississippi Sportsman sent the February issue to the printer yesterday (Jan. 17), and subscribers should start seeing it in their mailboxes early next week.
The cover features Will Rives, who arrowed what may be a new state-record archery buck two weeks ago. Inside, the issue is jam-packed with all the information you need to have success in the woods and on the water this time of year. Here’s the feature lineup: […]
Events & Announcements
Arrest made in killing of Amite County black bear
An unidentified suspect has been arrested in the killing of a tagged black bear in Amite County after the alleged shooter confessed, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks said Monday (Jan. 9).
The investigation began Dec. 19 after MDWFP received an anonymous call reporting a bear had been killed in the Busy Corner community. The agency worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to work the case. […]
Deer Hunting
dusty_smith, Rcketop, monthly user contests
User dusty_smith was named the December winner of the Nikon Big Buck Contest, while Rcketop won the final round of the 2011 Trail Cam Contest. […]
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Greater amberjack fishing management plan topic of public hearing
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a public hearing Wednesday (Jan. 11) just outside of New Orleans during which anglers can comment on how greater amberjack will be managed off the Mississippi coast. […]