Ducks
Mississippi duck hunters count on cold weather
Mississippi duck hunters are cautiously optimistic about the 2019-20 season. The best duck hunting cranks up after cold weather moves waterfowl down. […]
Month: November 2019
Deer Hunting
Pay attention to changes in Mississippi deer seasons
While deer hunting is legal throughout December, hunters need to remember that there are several season changes during the month. […]
Deer Hunting
Gotta love Mississippi’s rut; whitetail bucks sure do
Even the oldest, wiliest and most-stubborn bucks can’t help themselves when it’s time to procreate. It is the rut when they are the most vulnerable. […]
Deer Hunting
It’s here: Gun season opens Saturday for deer
For many Mississippians, one of the biggest days on the calendar comes Nov. 23 when the regular deer season — with guns and dogs — opens statewide. […]
Deer of the Year
Natchez WMA draw hunt produces great buck
Kenneth Wallace of Lincoln County harvested a 220-pound bruiser buck on a four day archery draw hunt at Natchez State Park WMA. […]
Columns
King mackerel stir fry
This recipe for king mackerel stir fry is a unique way to prepare king mackerel. It pairs them with multiple vegetables in a light and easy meal. […]
Deer Hunting
Judge a buck’s age by his body
The key component of trophy deer management is age; hunters need to learn to age bucks on the hoof in order to truly make harvest decisions. […]
Hunting
Newest MDWFP apps useful
The MDWFP has two new cell-phone apps available to enhance and streamline the hunting experience, especially for users of the agency’s WMAs. […]
Columns
The art of reading sign
Reading sign is as old as hunting. Sign is simply the evidence that game animals and birds leave on the landscape that shows they’ve been around. […]
Deer Hunting
Mushrooms: Prime deer food
Mushrooms are one of the most-overlooked deer foods available during just about every month, including fall and the approaching winter. […]
Columns
Black carp can wipe out mollusks
The black carp’s consumption of snails and mussels — the most imperiled group of animals in the world — poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. […]
Columns
When it’s cold, Paul Brown baits have the right moves for trout
Examining the sink rate and sink profile of some popular Paul Brown lures and decide if time of year turns this bait from ordinary to extraordinary. […]