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Dogs can be used this season on the Homochitto National Forest, but only by hunters who have permits.

Permits needed to hunt with dogs on Homochitto National Forest

September 22, 2011 MDWFP news release

Hunting with dogs is allowed on the Homochitto National Forest between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, but permits are required, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said.

“This is a pilot project intended to help provide order and improve safety for hunters, landowners and all forest visitors,” Homochitto District Ranger Bruce Prud’homme said. “We hope this initial step will help all visitors to have a safe and enjoyable experience on the National Forest.
“At the same time, we want to be a good neighbor to nearby landowners and community residents.” […]

Final Approach Mallard Feeder duck decoys

Final Approach Mallard Feeders

September 22, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

Successful waterfowl hunters understand the importance of having a realistic decoy spread. […]

Nikon MONARCH 3 All Terrain Binocular

September 19, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

Nikon has announced an early launch of a new 2012 model into its venerable Monarch ATB family. The all-new MONARCH 3 All Terrain Binocular, available in 10×42 and 8×42 versions, hit the shelves of select retailers in mid-September. […]

New Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Compact Binoculars

September 14, 2011 From News Reports

Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry leader in high-performance optics for more than 60 years, has introduced two new compact models to its Legend Ultra HD binocular line. Now all of the great features that have made the Legend UHD binoculars best-in-class are available in a compact, ergonomic design. […]

The first segment of the Pearl River alligator hunt has been postponed because of hazardous river conditions, the MDWFP said.

Pearl River alligator hunt postponed for two weeks

September 8, 2011 MDWFP news release

The scheduled alligator hunt in the Pearl River zone has been postponed for two weeks due to “hazardous conditions: on the river, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced today (Sept. 8). The hunt, originally slated for this weekend, will take place on Sept. 23-24, the MDWFP said.

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Alligator hunting will be held in two public zones, along with private land in 25 counties across the state.

Alligator hunting begins Sept. 9

September 7, 2011 MDWFP news release

The seventh Mississippi alligator hunting season kicks off Friday (Sept. 9), the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced. Hunting on private lands will continue through Oct. 3 on the 83 permitted tracts of land in 25 counties, the MDWFP said. […]

Elite Spotting Scopes

September 7, 2011 From News Reports

Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell brings two new models to the Elite spotting scope line for 2011. Both models are 20-60×80. One with a straight eyepiece and the other with a 45 degree eyepiece. […]

Though the floodwaters seemed devastating, most deer simply left impacted areas and filtered back when the waters retreated.

2011-12 WMA forecast

September 7, 2011 Andy Crawford

Many hunters envisioned deer carcasses littering the productive Delta when the waters receded, despite assurances from state biologists that there would be no hunting-season changes necessary. […]

Multi-Tree Swing Arm Bow Holder

September 6, 2011 From News Reports

Hunter’s Specialties® new Multi-Tree Swing Arm Bow Holder is the perfect accessory for hunters who frequently hunt out of several stands during the course of the season. […]

Jarrod Cox, aka "thrower271," won the first round of the 2011 Trail Cam Contest for this image showing a determined raccoon at a corn feeder.

‘thrower271’ earns August win in Trail Cam Contest

September 6, 2011 Andy Crawford

A photo of a determined raccoon won MS-Sportsman.com user Jarrod Cox the first round of the Trail Cam Contest. […]

Time for a bowhunting tune up

August 31, 2011 John J. Woods

Take a minute to pull back on your bow to see how your shoulder feels. “Ouch!” is a common response I hear around the bow shops this time of year. Hunters are getting ready for opening day of bowseason for whitetails on Oct. 1 (Oct. 15 in Southeast). It isn’t a moment too soon either. […]

Cover: September 2011

August 31, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

The state’s biologists have been out and about, and they have some definite opinions about which areas will produce in 2011-12. […]