Crappie/Bream
Winter drawdown concentrates crappie in smaller areas at Sardis
With spawning season approaching, crappie on Sardis Lake will gorge themselves on shad and reach their heaviest weights. […]
Month: January 2026
News
MDWFP announces emergency closures for northern state parks due to ice storm
The MDWFP announces the temporary closure of nine state parks in north Mississippi, effective immediately, due to hazardous conditions. […]
Features
Squirrel hunting 101
January is one of the most productive and enjoyable times to hunt squirrels. Keep things simple and enjoy squirrel hunting this month. […]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: Waurika, Oklahoma
Oklahoma offers excellent and diverse waterfowl hunting Situated in the southern Great Plains where massive bison herds once roamed, Oklahoma today attracts good waterfowl numbers. The Great Plains directly connect the Sooner State to the
Fishing Reports
Cayden Crosby’s big bass
Cayden Crosby, 10, with the big bass he caught in Harrison County on the first set of baits he’s ever made. […]
Field Reports
MS Outdoors TV: Inside Mississippi’s Youth Waterfowl Program
The Mississippi Outdoors crew heads to Muscadine Farms Wildlife Management Area for a duck hunt with MDWFP’s Youth Waterfowl Program. […]
Hunting Reports
Lyla Fontan’s first buck
Lyla Fontan, 13, killed her first buck, an 8-point, in Warren County on Dec. 27. The deer was 190 pounds. […]
Hunting Reports
Pike County buck down
This mature 8-point weighing 247 pounds was taken in Pike County by Linden B. And yes, she was wearing her Grinch costume in the stand. […]
Columns
Venison Lo Mein
Venison Lo Mein is a twist on a beloved Chinese noodle dish known for its satisfying texture and savory flavor. […]
News
MS Outdoors TV: What is helice shooting? Inside one of the most challenging shotgun sports
The Mississippi Outdoors crew heads to Prairie Wildlife to try helice shooting, a competitive shotgun sport. […]
Deer Hunting
The pros of a deer sled
The sled is a very inexpensive, economical, durable, multi-use piece of equipment that will help you transport deer and hogs. […]
Inshore Fishing
Flambeau NextGen Tackle Box
It’s time to revolutionize tackle storage with the Flambeau NextGen Tackle Box. […]