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August 29, 2026

Dove hunters, especially those with retrievers, are warned to be sure to be prepared to keep those dogs cool in the summer heat.

Hunting approaching quickly

August 26, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

This past Saturday and Sunday were two of the hottest days of the summer, but that didn’t stop a lot of sportsmen from getting outdoors to prepare for the hunting season. […]

Christopher Courville originally told LouisianaSportsman.com he shot this big 18-pointer when it followed a doe to within 20 yards of his stand on Tensas River NWR. He pled guilty on Aug. 5 to actually poaching the buck from a road during illegal hours.

Louisiana man convicted of poaching trophy 18-pointer

August 25, 2014 From News Reports

Earlier this month, Christopher J. Courville, 39, of DeRidder, La., pled guilty to charges resulting from arrowing a big 18-point buck during illegal hours on the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in January. […]

DeRidder hunter convicted of poaching trophy 18-pointer on Tensas River NWR

August 25, 2014 From News Reports

Earlier this month, Christopher J. Courville, 39, of DeRidder, pled guilty to charges resulting from arrowing a big 18-point buck during illegal hours on the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in January. […]

The 1,011.5-pound, 15-foot gator was pulled from the Alabama River in Wilcox County, Ala. after an epic five-hour battle.

Bama gator fuels Mississippi fever

August 20, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

Within hours after the news broke about a team of Alabama hunters taking a monster alligator early in that state’s season, it created envy — and some anxiety — among Mississippi sportsmen with permits for the Aug. 29-Sept. 8 season. […]

Plan ahead like a pro

August 19, 2014 Bill Garbo

There are many things that hunters can do ahead of time to ensure they get the most out of their trail camera efforts during the upcoming hunting season. […]

Now is the time to apply for two of Mississippi's best quality draw hunts, at Canemount WMA and Barnett Reservoir.

Canemount application period begins

August 19, 2014 Bobby Cleveland

While the application process is just beginning at one of Mississippi’s most popular Wildlife Management Areas, the period to apply for another quality hunting opportunity has been extended. […]

After destroying one winch, officials used a backhoe to weigh-in this big gator harvested near Camden, Ala. Saturday. The alligator, which tipped the scales at 1,011.5 pounds, had a 70.5-inch girth and a 16-inch snout.

Potential world-record gator harvested Saturday morning in Alabama

August 19, 2014 From News Reports

Everything’s bigger in Texas – except alligators, apparently.

A 1,011.5-pound, 15-foot gator was pulled from the depths of the Alabama River in Wilcox County, Ala. after an epic five-hour battle that started Friday night and ended early Saturday morning. […]