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Cover: November 2011
Madison County hunter Swayze Bozeman has taken some ridiculously big bucks in his young hunting career. […]
Statewide MS
Featured
MDWFP changes draw system for WMA lottery waterfowl hunts
Changes to the system by which hunters are selected for lottery duck hunts on wildlife management areas have been implemented to try and increase participation, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced. […]
Deer Hunting
Three bow pros’ top tips
If Robin Hood only had known what Mississippi’s Will Primos, Preston Pittman and Ronnie Strickland know, he could have fed fresh venison to all the peasants of Nottingham. […]
Deer Hunting
Big Buck Bounty awards Mississippi’s best bucks
The Magnolia State is home to so many trophy bucks that Mississippi hunters know there’s no need to hunt anywhere else. That’s why US 96.3 and Mississippi Sportsman magazine are teaming up to sponsor the Big Buck Bounty contest, which is open exclusively to deer killed in Mississippi. […]
Featured Story
Youth archery program sparks outdoor interests
Promoting archery as a physical-education activity in schools has become one Mississippi man’s mission. […]
Featured
Public lands provide quality rabbit hunting
Mississippi’s rabbit hunters can look to the ample public lands around the state for quality hunting opportunities, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said. […]
Events & Announcements
November issue to begin hitting mailboxes next week
Mississippi Sportsman’s staff sent the November issue to the printer yesterday (Oct. 18). Subscribers can begin looking for it in their mailboxes on Monday (Oct. 24). […]
General
World’s Toughest Tape Meets America’s #1 Camouflage
CINCINNATI – (October 1, 2011)– When the number one adhesive tape is crossed with the number one camouflage pattern in America, the results are unprecedented. Gorilla Tape, the premium all purpose tape that adheres to surfaces most other tapes won’t, is now available in Mossy Oak’s Break-Up Infinity camouflage pattern. […]
Bass Fishing
Small changes produce more Senko bites
Sometimes, fish just need a little something different to push them over the edge. With plastics, a change in color can be just the thing. Several manufacturers like Yamamoto offer worms with chartreuse tips, but dipping tails in dyes like Spike It enables anglers to alter any of their colors with a simple dunk. […]
Featured
New commercial-fishing regs proposed
The Commission on Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has issued a public notice of intent that would require anyone selling crawfish caught from Mississippi public waters to obtain a commercial fishing license.
The new regulations also provide special permits to remove aquatic nuisance species and targets Asian carp and gar. These are only a few of the changes projected for these statewide regulations.
Featured Story
Tips for catching more crappie on long lines
Finding success in long-line trolling takes dedication to the tactic in order to get a system that works for your boat and your setup. Once you’re comfortable with your system, these tips will help you become a better long liner. […]
Hunting
Uncle Mike’s Rifle Assault Bag
Overland Park, Kan. — Uncle Mike’s, a leading provider of shooting accessories for more than 60 years, has introduced the Rifle Assault Bag, a rugged and versatile case for owners of AR or modern sporting rifles. […]