News
Recreational fishing season for gray triggerfish to open Aug. 1, 2025
The recreational fishing season for gray triggerfish will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. […]
Month: July 2025
Field Notes
Calling all duck hunters
Grab your favorite duck call, start to practice, get out to your local calling competition and meet some great people. […]
News
18 abandoned vessels removed in Hancock and Harrison counties
Eighteen vessels were removed as part of an ongoing large-scale project across the Gulf Coast supported by the NOAA Marine Debris Program. […]
Bass Fishing
Columbus selected as only Mississippi stop for 2026 Bassmaster Elite Series
Bass fishing’s most prestigious tournament series is coming to Columbus on the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series schedule. […]
Field Notes
Busting snake myths
Debunking some of the most common myths out there that are often passed down or shared on social media by people who think snakes are evil. […]
Field Notes
Buccaneer State Park
With warm weather, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, Buccaneer State Park provides a fun family environment. […]
Fishing
MDMR certifies state saltwater finfish records for July 2025
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state saltwater fishing records for the month of July. For conventional tackle, Timothy Kennedy of Ocean Springs set the record for Gray Snapper (Lutjanus griseus) with a
Field Notes
Getting truly off the grid
If you’re looking to truly get off the grid for a while, a western river rafting trip down the Colorado River is just the ticket. […]
Hunting Reports
Sawyer Helms and his 8-point buck
Sawyer Helms, 5, killed this 165-pound 8-point on Jan. 25, 2025 in Kemper County. […]
Hunting Reports
Brandon Peterson’s public land buck
Brandon Peterson shot this Mississippi public land buck at 200 yards with a Ruger 270 on Nov. 30, 2024. […]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: South Florida’s invasive iguanas
Sportsmen can hunt iguanas and catch fish species found nowhere else in the United States amidst South Florida urban sprawl. […]
News
MDMR providing free 2025 Basic Seafood HACCP Workshop
The MDMR will provide a free Seafood Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points course for seafood dealers, processors and employees. […]