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Harold Charlton III of Ocean Springs broke the state record for the Spotfin hogfish with this 15.2-ounce entry.

DMR approves record, sets closures

October 29, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s Department of Marine Resources certified a new state salt water fishing record and announced three upcoming season closures at the agency’s October commission meeting. […]

On Oct. 22, Brandon Nettles took this 11-pointer in a food plot that hadn't been planted. It was the sixth deer to emerge from dead down wind without detecting the hunter, who was using a Natchez product to control his scent.

The Nettles rack up trophies

October 28, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Like all bow hunters, Brandon Nettles would rather not see one of his targeted bucks approaching his stand from a dead downwind path. […]

The number of Ross Barnett Reservoir boat ramps now closed due to the drought has risen to 10.

10 Barnett Reservoir ramps now closed

October 16, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Barnett Reservoir officials on Friday announced the closing of seven more boat ramps, bringing the total number to 10 that are unusable due to drought-related low water conditions.

The lake level was 295.3 on Friday, 2.2 feet below normal.

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Using an ATV for an elevated shooting position while rabbit hunting is legal, according to the MDWFP law enforcement chief. However, at no time with the motor running is a hunter allowed to have a loaded firearm in his/her hands.

ATVs for rabbits: Toeing fine line of legality

October 15, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

In Mississippi, according to the law, hunting from a motorized vehicle is illegal, which, with rabbit season opening Oct. 18 will soon come into play.

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Mississippians can begin chasing rabbits Saturday statewide. The limit is 8 daily and the season ends Feb. 28.

Rabbit season opens Saturday

October 15, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

With Mississippi’s statewide rabbit season opening on Saturday (Oct. 17), a lot of hunters are wondering how drought affects rabbits and the art of hunting them. […]

Fannin Landing is one of three ramps closed due to the drought-caused low water conditions at Barnett Reservoir near Jackson. More could close if the severe drought doesn't end soon.

3 ramps closed at Barnett Reservoir

October 15, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Three boat ramps at Barnett Reservoir have already been closed due to drought-caused low water conditions, and more could be added to the list as there appears no relief in sight. […]

This photo was submitted to the reports section on LouisianaSportsman.com. Biologist Jerald Horst couldn't rule out the possibility of a prank, but suspects this green-colored speckled trout likely had a genetic defect that altered its coloration.

Unique green-colored speckled trout caught in Bay St. Louis

October 15, 2015 Patrick Bonin

The phrase “green trout” has long been a euphemism for marsh bass, but it turns out speckled trout really can turn green — or it seems at least remotely possible, according to a biologist who reviewed a photo posted in the LouisianaSportsman.com reports section. […]