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Off-road hybrids

Anybody who runs a boat with a gas engine on the back and an electric motor on the front is familiar with the gas-electric hybrid concept. When you want to be silent and not breathe engine exhaust, you run the electric motor. […]

Events & Announcements

July issue on its way

The July issue of Mississippi Sportsman will start arriving in mailboxes within the week. The magazine is filled with great information, including the inaugural outdoor report from Bobby Cleveland.

We don’t want you to be in the hot sun any longer than you have to this month. If bass are what you’re after, we’ll show you where to find consistent action on Columbus Lake. If crappie are your target fish, get in the boat and hit the Sardis Lake hotspots in this issue. And don’t forget that the coast offers incredible fishing for hard-fighting species like redfish. […]

General

ThermaCELL lantern

ThermaCELL’s newest mosquito repelling lantern is decorative, affordable and highly effective. It will ward off mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and other biting insects, and is a wonderful addition to any deck or patio. […]

Events & Announcements

Bring the little ones to Katfishin’ Kids this Saturday

What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with some free fun? Make plans to attend Katfishin’ Kids this Saturday, June 2, from 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at the Turcotte Lab off Highway 43 at the Ross Barnett Reservoir.

This event is free to all and no equipment is needed. Bring the kids, 15 and under, for a fun-filled day where they can learn the basics of fishing. They’ll be taught how to tie a knot, select the correct lure, bait hooks and cast. In addition, the pond will be stocked with catfish for them to try their hand at catching some fish. […]

Events & Announcements

June issue a real page-turner

At this very moment the final touches are being put on the June issue of Mississippi Sportsman, and later this afternoon (May 15) the magazine will head to the printers. That means that, within the week, the issue will be arriving in mailboxes across the state.

Whether you plan on trolling for crappie at Enid Lake, wrestling catfish at the Rez or hauling in trout at Horn Island, let this issue be your guide. […]

General

The Ruger SR40c

A recent concealed carry class included a newlywed couple. The young woman was an attractive emergency room nurse with a winning smile, long brown hair and a dad who was a retired federal law enforcement officer.

While she shot her handgun very well, the joke between her and her husband was the target that came home with her better have bragging-sized groups. […]

Events & Announcements

Fish identification program for budding anglers

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Park’s Visitor Education Center (VEC) adjacent to Enid Lake will host a Kid’s Fish Identification Program on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Young anglers can learn how to identify the many different species of fish found in Enid Lake and other lakes and ponds across the state. […]