Fishing
Statewide MS
General
Home Guard Safe
Cannon’s new Home Guard Series gives owners the peace of mind knowing that their expensive property, hard-to-replace keepsakes and valuable personal information are safe and secure. […]
Hunting
Kowa Genesis Series
Bowhunters will love the Genesis Series/XD 44 and Genesis Series/XD 33 binoculars from Kowa. Utilizing four XD lenses, their advanced technology creates a brighter image with high contrast and remarkable color reproduction. […]
Hunting
Shoot fast … slow
A group of us used to make a circuit of three different monthly PPC (Police Pistol, Combat) matches. At least, those who had the time and really got into the competitive spirit made the circuit. […]
Bass Fishing
Fish Calling Panther in July
To catch bass in July, you have to know where they’re holding, why they’re holding there and what types of lures and presentation are required to catch them. Then, realize that even though you may be a master-bass angler, you’ll lose some big ones. […]
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Take a kid fishing
Summertime provides a great opportunity to get kids involved in fishing. Crappie and other panfish are ideally suited for teaching children how to fish because they readily bite, and where there’s one, there’s likely to be more. […]
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Think small for big snapper
Many years ago, a captain taught me the secret of little spots for big snapper — sunken washing machines. On that fishing trip, the captain asked me, “Do you want to catch a big snapper?” I replied, “Sure I do.” The captain smiled and said, “Okay, we’ll catch them out of the washing machine. […]
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2011-12 Youth Participation Initiative Program announced
Organizations interested in helping involve more youth in the outdoor sports can begin applying to participate in the state’s Youth Participation Initiative Program beginning July 1, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced.
The program was established to provide funding to educate youth in the hunting, fishing, conservation and safety. During 2010, a total of $144,999 was distributed to help fund 23 projects across Mississippi. […]
Deer Hunting
Fawns should be left alone
The beginning of summer marks the appearance of white-tailed deer fawns throughout Mississippi, and the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is asking people to leave these young deer alone.
“In late June we begin receiving many calls and reports that someone has found a fawn,” MDWFP Deer Program Biologist William T. McKinley said. “We always tell people the same thing, ‘Leave the fawns alone.’” […]
Events & Announcements
July issue of Mississippi Sportsman being printed
Sure the heat is oppressive, but those of us who love the outdoors simply work around it to continue to pursue our passion. […]
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Crankin’ crappie
When it comes to targeting crappie, several key ingredients make crankbait trolling work. One popular setup is to pull crankbaits on rods that stagger along each side of the boat. […]
Deer Hunting
Sample the soil for better food plots
Wayne Boshart of the Mississippi State Extensive Service and Interim County Director for Leake County says soil samples are essential for maximum production. […]