Field Notes Archives - Page 6 of 47 - Mississippi Sportsman

April 30, 2026

A comfortable cot, like the Helinox Cot One Convertible L, goes a long way in keeping you happy while off the grid. (Photo by Hunter Cook)

Sleeping off grid

April 2, 2025 Hunter Cook

The right sleeping gear can keep you and your dog plenty comfortable, no matter how far off the grid you camp. […]

Out of State Destinations: Lake Powell

March 10, 2025 Brian Cope

Take a fishing adventure to Lake Powell, a clear lake that straddles the border of Arizona and Utah, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. […]

Bass remain the most popular species among anglers, even those fishing from kayaks.

Kayak bassin’

March 4, 2025 Phillip Gentry

More bass tournaments are held on area waters than for any other species, and more money is spent on the pursuit of bass fishing than any other fish. Looking back at how the popularity of

This Dragon Claw II .50 caliber air gun came with the scope mounted from Pyramyd Air (pyramydair.com). (Photo by Hunter Cook)

Mounting a scope

February 25, 2025 Hunter Cook

Mounting a scope to an air rifle is an essential skill for any shooter who wants to improve their accuracy. […]

With colder temps, anglers should focus on deeper waters

February 23, 2025 Chris Holmes

Kayak anglers should consider chasing white trout. With colder water temps, they generally school up and hug the bottom in deeper waters. […]

The author caught this nice flathead catfish on an unseasonably warm February day. (Photo by Phillip Gentry)

Cat’n around

February 10, 2025 Phillip Gentry

The colder months of the year often produce the best catfishing results and catfish are great targets for kayak anglers. […]

Bell tents are roomy by their design, and are great for camping out during extended hunting and fishing trips.

Pitch a tent

January 27, 2025 Hunter Cook

Enhance your hunting and fishing trips by extending them for multiple days with a Regatta bell tent from White Duck Outdoors. […]

Peyton Penson and Trevor Patchin with a day's harvest. Check out their tripods and rifles.

Coyote busters

January 26, 2025 Michael O. Giles

We’re going to cover the basics of these two successful Yote Busters and review their top 5 tips on how to successfully hunt coyotes. […]

It’s never too cold to fish

January 26, 2025 Brian Cope

I just wanted to stay in the warm bed that frigid February day, but the fishing was definitely worth braving the cold. […]

Out of State Destinations: Chesapeake Bay

January 20, 2025 John N. Felsher

Probably no other waterbody more richly connects with both the history of the United States and waterfowl hunting than Chesapeake Bay […]

It’s always good to remember that we aren’t the only ones hunting, even when we’re alone.

Squirreling away

January 12, 2025 Brian Cope

It was a great January day for squirrel hunting, and not just for me, but for a hungry owl hunting in the area as well. […]

What is a trophy deer to you?

December 31, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

Every deer harvested represents an effort made by the hunter, time spent with loved ones, time out in nature and so on. […]