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June 2, 2026

The red version of Corrosion X could be the key to extending the life of your reels, one fishing guide says.

How to save your reel

August 18, 2015 Andy Crawford

I’m a little hard on my tackle. I’ve been known to step on my rods and twist the eyes, and my reels? Well, let’s just say I pretty much ignore them as long as they work. […]

John Joseph Bullock broke the state record for a mangrove or gray snapper.

Two new saltwater records approved

August 18, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi has a new state record for mangrove — or gray — snapper, and a lot of fishermen now have a realistic goal for reincarnation.

Say what? […]

Former hunting guide Matt Arey said proper preparations can result in an early season kill.

Find food sources for opening-day success

August 17, 2015 Dan Kibler

With the opening of deer seasons approaching in a few weeks, hunters need to start finding the major food sources that whitetails are using, set up stands along the trails they take to that food and then stay the heck away until opening day. […]

Alex Riser caught this 6.5-pound lunker bass at dusk on a blue buzz bait in northern Madison County.

Fishing: Reduce the heat

August 14, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

There are basically three ways to reduce the brutal toll that Mississippi’s August heat and humidity can put on the human body — change times, stay on the move, be successful. […]

The sport we love by its nature means exposure to potentially deadly ultraviolet light, so it’s important to cover up.

How to protect yourself from the sun

August 13, 2015 John Flores

Statistics indicate one in three new cancer diagnosis in the United States comes in the form of skin cancer, making it the most frequently occurring form of cancer. […]

Blake Jensen killed this big gobbler in 2013 in Southwest Mississippi. The state is now considering having hunters tar or at least report the harvest of all turkeys in the future.

MDWFP conducting turkey tagging survey

August 12, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi wildlife officials are apparently considering instituting a tagging or, at the very least, a harvest reporting system for turkey hunters in the Magnolia State. […]

Three Mississippi men are accused of using this device to shock up fish on the Pearl River, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.

3 Mississippi men busted in alleged fish-shocking scheme

August 12, 2015 From News Reports

Three Mississippi men have been cited as part of a month-long investigation into alleged shocking of fish on the Pearl River, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported. […]

When the smothered frog legs are ready to serve, the meat will have mostly fallen from the bones.

Big Rick’s Smothered Frog Legs with Pecan Oil

August 10, 2015 Jerald Horst

This recipe is one of Rick Barrios’ specialties. Most people simply fry frog legs, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But this recipe expands the range of what can be done with frog legs. […]

The MDWFP's Private Lands Dove Field Program will again offer hunters the chance to hunt birds during the first two seasons.

Private lands, public doves

August 5, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) will again provide public dove hunting on private lands through its 11-year-old Private Lands Dove Field Program. […]

Another year of strong mallard populations could equate to another good season for Mississippi duck hunters. The green-headed drakes will be in much demand during the 60-day season announced Tuesday by state wildlife officials.

State has 60-day duck season

August 5, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

As expected after federal officials last month reported another above-average count in its annual waterfowl population surveys, Mississippi has set a 2015-16 duck season that gives hunters 60 days and a six-bird daily limit. […]

Trolling in the shade of a pontoon boat's canopy can help fishermen beat the heat and the fish, like stripers on Barnett Reservoir. It works on crappie, too.

Stay cool to catch dog-day fish

August 3, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

There are basically three ways to reduce the brutal toll that Mississippi’s August heat and humidity can put on the human body — change times, stay on the move, create shade, and, of course, be successful. […]

Mississippi's public Wildlife Management Areas offer some excellent deer opportunities, but some are limited to draw hunts. The application process for those begins on Monday Aug. 3 and ends Aug. 31 at mdwfp.com

Begin applying for WMA draw hunts Monday

July 31, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Even though the first deer hunting opportunities don’t start until Oct. 1, the time to start the process for drawing for the best public land opportunities is August. […]