Field Notes Archives - Page 4 of 47 - Mississippi Sportsman

April 30, 2026

It’s too bad that more people don’t understand the rewards that come from roughing it.

Rewards for roughing it

August 5, 2025 Hunter Cook

Getting off the grid offers many rewards, especially when the off-grid time involves moments that teach you something. […]

Air fryer grouper

August 4, 2025 Brian Cope

If you’re looking for a quick, easy and delicious recipe, make this delicious grouper meal with an air fryer and blackened seasoning. […]

Calling all duck hunters

July 29, 2025 Christopher Harp

Grab your favorite duck call, start to practice, get out to your local calling competition and meet some great people. […]

Venomous snakes like copperheads can dilate their pupils making them appear more rounded. (Photos courtesy Kevin Hood)

Busting snake myths

July 27, 2025 Kevin Hood

Debunking some of the most common myths out there that are often passed down or shared on social media by people who think snakes are evil. […]

Buccaneer State Park

July 23, 2025 John N. Felsher

With warm weather, coastal wildlife and beautiful views, Buccaneer State Park provides a fun family environment. […]

To truly get off grid, take a week-long rafting trip out west. (Photo by Hunter Cook)

Getting truly off the grid

July 21, 2025 Hunter Cook

If you’re looking to truly get off the grid for a while, a western river rafting trip down the Colorado River is just the ticket. […]

Out of State Destinations: South Florida’s invasive iguanas

July 21, 2025 John N. Felsher

Sportsmen can hunt iguanas and catch fish species found nowhere else in the United States amidst South Florida urban sprawl. […]

Reliable redfish

July 7, 2025 Chris Holmes

Don’t let the brutal summer heat keep you on the couch. Kayakers can find some grass and seek out the redfish hiding within. […]

Many advantages come from hanging your deer stand now instead of waiting until closer to hunting season.

Hang your deer stand now

July 1, 2025 Brian Cope

July is the perfect month to put your stand up Serious deer hunters know that success in the fall is often a result of preparation done during the summer. And that’s why this month is

90-second fried shrimp

June 29, 2025 Brian Cope

Deep frying shrimp is pretty simple. Just remember to get the oil hot, lightly bread the shrimp, and be careful not to overcook it. […]

Snipe a ‘yote

June 23, 2025 Hunter Cook

Coyotes are fun to hunt, and killing them helps native species. And air guns are perfect for taking them out. […]

Cottonmouth water moccasins are very common yet often misunderstood snakes. (Photo by Kevin Hood)

The importance of snakes

June 22, 2025 Kevin Hood

The best way to ensure healthy hunting and fishing habitats is to just leave snakes to do what they do. They are our natural pest control. […]