October issue is perfect fall primer

Many public land areas in Mississippi offer excellent squirrel hunting.

Pick up the October issue of Mississippi Sportsman magazine to get a jump on the 2012-13 hunting season, as well as important fishing tactics.

Everyone is looking forward to fall, including the Sportsman staff. That’s why we’re excited to put the finishing touches on the October issue of Mississippi Sportsman today (Sept. 18) and have it shipped to subscribers and newsstands across the state next week.

Whether you’re getting ready for squirrel hunts or looking ahead to deer season, this issue will have you covered. There are also plenty of fishing tips and techniques to help you continue to put bass and crappie in the boat.

Here’s a look at the full lineup:

Crappie Hotspots Series – Ross Barnett Reservoir
September is the month for crappie anglers to seek the hidden treasures buried within Arkabutla Lake.
By Phillip Gentry

Back to the Future
Bay Springs Lake has transformed into one of the best spotted bass lakes in the South, which doesn’t surprise this veteran guide.
By Chris Ginn

Buck Mechanics
What’s the secret of success for hunters who always seem to fill their tags? Perhaps they just have the mechanics down.
By John J. Woods

Bushytail PDQ
Squirrel-hunting success is often a matter of being ‘pretty danged quiet,’ and a small boat might be just the ticket.
By John N. Felsher

Unlikey Lauderdale
It took two seasons, but this hunter finally took the largest buck ever killed in Lauderdale County. Here’s how.
By Otha Barham

Turn over a new Leaf
The Leaf River provides a scenic and productive opportunity for float trips. Here are some tips to load the boat.
By David Hawkins

WWW: Weather, Wind and Where
Track these three W’s to put more bucks on the ground and trophy racks on the wall.
By John J. Woods

Lastly, Bobby Cleveland will share the latest outdoors news from across the state in his monthly Outdoor Update.

The magazine can be found on newsstands across the state next week, or download the digital version of the October issue right to your computer or mobile device from our online store.

If you’d rather become a subscriber and have future magazines sent right to your doorstep, get signed up by clicking here.

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