Hunting Reports
Jack Bonneval’s first eastern turkey
Jack Bonneval, 7, killed his first eastern turkey in Union Church, Miss. “It was just Jack and myself. I was able to call this gobbler in close and as I explained to him everything else
Month: June 2026
Field Notes
Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime
Weather can change rapidly on the Gulf Coast. If a thunderstorm begins building, head for shelter or in a safe direction away from the storm. […]
Freshwater Fishing
MDWFP simplifies fishing regulations for Mississippi anglers
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks encourages anglers to review Mississippi’s freshwater fishing regulations. […]
Hunting
Moultrie’s EDGE 3 Series
The EDGE 3 and EDGE 3 PRO, now available in First Lite Specter camouflage, are built to locate, pattern and help harvest more deer. These cameras work where you hunt by automatically finding the strongest
Inshore Fishing
MDMR certifies youth state saltwater finfish record for June 2026
Finn Lipps, 14, of Ocean Springs set the record for Atlantic Tripletail with a fish weighing 23 pounds, 7.04 ounces. […]
Field Reports
Do bait modifications work?
Capt. Charlie Thomason experiments with replacing traditional treble hooks on topwater lures with inline single hooks. […]
Fishing Reports
Matthew Malone’s shark
Matthew Malone, 9, was fishing at Ship Island with Reel Therapy Charters in Biloxi, Miss., on April 18, 2026 when he caught this shark.
Hunting Reports
Mallory Milligan’s buck
Mallory Milligan with the nice buck she got on Dec. 13, 2025, at St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge.
Field Notes
Protect yourself from Vibrio Vulnificus
The more algae blooms, the more Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria grows and the more dangerous it becomes in coastal waters. […]
Hunting
Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent
Defend yourself from disease-carrying mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, chiggers, gnats, fleas, and no see-ums for up to 12 hours with this advanced DEET-free picaridin repellent. Picaridin masks your natural scent signature so insects cannot detect
Field Notes
A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp
Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly. […]
Fishing Reports
Ian Otero’s double-digit bass
Ian Otero of Lafitte, La., caught this 10.58-pound bass on June 6 from a pond in Fern Springs, Miss., during a two-day trip with his friend, Reed Creppel. He used a 6th Sense Crush 50x