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. […]
Year: 2026
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
News
MDMR offering free 2026 ServSafe course to seafood industry members
The MDMR Seafood Technology Bureau will host a free ServSafe course for Mississippi seafood industry members. […]
Columns
Squirrel Empanadas
Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough. […]