Because bass don’t have sunscreen, sunglasses or air conditioning, in August, they’re looking for shade and cool water. Ross Barnett Reservoir has numerous lily pads, providing shade and cooler water where the baitfish also can feed on the algae on the lily pads’ bottoms, and big, thick clumps of grass. […]
Much remains to be learned about exploiting the sense of smell to attract fish or make them bite. Which odors attract, which repel? […]
Eleven newly sworn Conservation Officers reported for duty on July 5 for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, following their graduation from the Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy. […]
Mississippi wildlife officials have a simple message for people who encounter seemingly abandoned deer fawns — leave them alone. […]
After a healthy report from the annual deer herd health checks held earlier this year, biologists are expecting an extremely heavy fawn drop in the coming months. Births, or fawn drops, usually begin in Mississippi in late June (extreme north) and then peak in July and August before trailing off in September (extreme south). […]
You can do several things to prepare for most bow issues you will encounter in the field, possibly saving your hunt in the process. […]
Mississippians seeking quality deer hunts on public lands can begin applying immediately for hunts on state-managed Wildlife Management Areas and at Barnett Reservoir. […]
Conservation officers from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks claimed the title of Fittest in the Nation after winning the 16th annual National LawFit Challenge held in June at Pearl in record-setting fashion. […]
Unofficially, it is the traditional kickoff of the hunting season. […]
Dry conditions create clear water, which tends to push bass deeper into structure in Mississippi River oxbow lakes. […]
Befuddled, an adjective, defined by Webster to mean a state of confusion, with synonyms, among others, like discombobulated, bewildered, dazed and stupefied. […]
Shimano’s storied Curado line gets a new addition this year with the introduction of the Curado 200K. The 200K is designed to be a do-all workhorse for inshore anglers who demand precise cast controls, smooth operation, a redfish-stopping drag and the longevity that is the best in the business. […]
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