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July 22, 2026

Springtime squirrels aren’t always easy to shoot. They are frisky, on the move and hunters are faced with the greening of the forest. […]

Any place where rabbits can find abundant undergrowth to hide from predators and succulent foods to nibble, hunters should find rabbits. […]

For late season squirrels, sportsmen must change their tactics. Toward the end of the season, focus more on the ground than on the trees. […]

This small game rifle feels right, is deadly accurate, looks sharp, and is full of features. […]

Cottontail rabbits are the most common rabbits in North America, and are prized by small game hunters in Mississippi. […]

Youth squirrel hunts will be back in January 2023 and are a great way to introduce hunting ethics, wildlife biology and firearm safety. […]

The fox squirrel is the largest species of North American tree squirrels. They are highly coveted by hunters. […]

If you are looking for some fantastic small game hunting, then check out some of the hot spots in each region of Mississippi. […]

In addition to the exciting action a kid can have during a hunt, squirrels make excellent table fare if you know how to cook them up right. […]

Fall harvest time begins in September as hunters head to the woods and waters in search of a wide variety of fish and game this month. […]

To survive, doves require four main elements — food, cover from predators, water and grit for digestion. Find these essentials to find doves. […]

Young hunters will get the first crack at doves on four state WMAs: Black Prairie, Hell Creek, Leroy Percy and Muscadine Farms. […]