Back in Black: Canoeing Black Creek provides beautiful fishing trip September 2, 2010
Flowing through the heart of the Desoto National Forest, there is an often overlooked waterway that provides a challenging yet rewarding fishing adventure for anyone looking for something unique.
By Bradley Williams
Rod wrangling for crappie August 18, 2010
It’s hard to imagine what it takes to manage an 18- to 20-foot fishing rod anchored with nearly a pound of weight and possibly 2 or 3 pounds of hefty fish dangling off the end. Combine that with a boat moving at speeds up to 2 mph, and suffice to say that power trolling isn’t for the faint of heart.
By Phillip Gentry
Ross wins Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza Users Choice Award August 14, 2010
Mark Ross was named the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza Users Choice Award by MS-Sportsman.com users by a wide margin. Ross will receive a Sportsman Gear prize package.
Mississippi Sportsman
Extravaganza winners announced August 12, 2010
After the 185 bucks entered into the 2010 Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza had been scored, and some beautiful bucks topped the event.
From News Reports
Biology and physiology of wild hogs August 11, 2010
Male wild boar are typically 4-5 feet in length and stand approximately 2 1/2 feet high at the shoulders.
By Rob Heflin
Track Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza scoring on MS-Sportsman.com August 5, 2010
The Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza attracts trophy deer from all over the state to be officially scored for inclusion in the official Magnolia Records, and MS-Sportsman.com will be there recording all the action.
Mississippi Sportsman
Benefits of ball clover August 4, 2010
There are numerous benefits of incorporating legumes (clover) into winter food plots. Adding clovers to these forage systems has helped many cattle producers in Southwest Mississippi offset the rising costs of nitrogen and improve forage quality.
By Cliff Covington
Trophy management not for the faint of heart July 29, 2010
A lot of hunters talk about managing their deer to produce trophies, but few are willing to take the steps necessary to actually follow through.
By Andy Crawford
MS-Sportsman.com forum updated July 28, 2010
MS-Sportsman.com took a quantum leap today by upgrading its forum to include many new functions including video embedding, profile photos and inclusion of photos throughout threads.
Mississippi Sportsman
New products on display at fishing industry's coming-out party July 14, 2010
New innovations in fishing tackle are ongoing, with designers hard at work providing anglers with new tools with which to trick their quary. The newest innovations are being shown this week, and MS-Sportsman.com is on hand to show you what will soon be hitting your favorite tackle shop.
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Rivers key to Mississippi Delta catfish productivity June 28, 2010
The headwaters of the Yazoo River begin with the Coldwater River near the Tennessee state line, and flow southward to where they meet the Tallahatchie River in Tallahatchie County. Along the way, the Coldwater’s flow is subsidized by the waters of Moon Lake in Coahoma County via the Yazoo Pass.
By Rob Heflin
Schmalzeried, Brown win MS-Sportsman.com turkey contests June 22, 2010
MS-Sportsman.com users named Ernest Schmalzeried and Brandon Brown the winners of the 2010 turkey photo and video contest, and the hunters will be mailed Official Sportsman Gear and Primos Hunting Calls prize packs.
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Plannerboards key to trolling up more Mississippi crappie June 10, 2010
In 2009, Offshore Tackle of Port Austin, Mich., introduced one of the only planerboards designed specifically for crappie fishing. A leader in the trolling gear industry and a solid producer in the world of walleye fishing, Offshore named the new planer the OR34 Mini Noard.
By Phillip Gentry
Big Buck Bounty winners announced May 21, 2010
The Mississippi Sportsman’s Big Buck Bounty winners have been announced, and the awards ceremony was a real testament to the quality deer found in the Magnolia state.
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