Featured
Youth fishing camps set
Three youth fishing camps have been scheduled by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]
Statewide MS
Bass Fishing
Kermit commandos
Pete Ponds spotted a flash and swirl that sent a school of small fry skittering across the top of the water. The Bassmaster Elite Series pro instantly sailed a Scumdog Walker Frog past the small fry and started working the lure back in a walk the dog pattern.
Just as it passed over the small fry, a bass crushed the lure and headed down toward deep water. Ponds dropped his rod tip, reeled in the slack and snapped the rod back, driving the Owner hooks deep into the jaws of the lunker bass and turning it toward the boat. […]
Featured Story
Fishing explodes across the state
Further proof continues to arrive supporting the view that annual fishing conditions are ahead of schedule in 2012, and that includes the Gulf, rivers, lakes, reservoirs and even small ponds. […]
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. […]
Bass Fishing
Get the drop
When bass respond to factors such as weather or fishing pressure by playing hard to get, anglers can often tempt those tough bites with a dropshot. The basic rig is pretty simple, and the action, well, there’s not much to it. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer-management workshops scheduled
Workshops are scheduled throughout the state to help participants better manage their lands for white-tailed deer, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced.
Four workshops, held in conjunction with Mississippi State University, in two-day sets. Participants may register for one or both days. […]
Featured Story
As good as it gets
Last weekend’s “super moon” — which involved the full moon phase coinciding with its closest proximity to Earth this year — led to incredible commentary and photography that filled social networking sites.
The phenomena also led to extraordinary catches of bedding beam that filled iceboxes and deep fryers across Mississippi.
From private lakes and farm ponds to river oxbows and public lakes, the panfish activity peaked, just as expected. […]
Bass Fishing
Shape shifting
When you mention frog fishing, the traditional hollow frog with skirt material for legs is the image most commonly conjured. This tried-and-true bait certainly merits its go-to status, but a little variety goes a long way when you’re trying to entice tough fish to bite or if you’re simply trying to extend a fading rally. […]
Content
Cover: May 2012
Learn how to maximize your drop-shot prowess to put more bass in the boat this month. […]
Hunting
Mineral Mizer
Give those big bucks on your property something they can’t resist. Mineral Mizer Bags, filled with nutritious and tasty mineral blends, such as Wild Buck Persimmon, Wild Buck Acorn and Wild Buck Apple, will keep your deer herd coming back for more. […]
Hunting
Nikon’s P-22 riflescope
Designed for extreme sighting speed and superior accuracy, Nikon’s new P-22 riflescopes are the rimfire-optimized variant of Nikon’s growing line of precision optics for AR rifles. Positive, ¼-inch MOA at 50 yards and tactical hand turn reticle adjustments provide positive click feedback to get shooters on target. […]
Fishing
Suzuki 4-Stroke Outboard
Earning Suzuki its seventh NMMA Innovation Award, the DF300AP 4-stroke outboard motor has great new features, including Suzuki Selective Rotation. Engineers have designed a lower unit for the DF300AP that will run in either right or left turning rotation. […]