Fishing
Mississippi’s best 5 August fishing trips
Mississippi fishermen have plenty of options for August. Try any of these proven “hot” spots in August for a productive day on the water. […]
Newsletters
Field Notes
Adding sound to lures will get a trout’s attention
Noise — at least the right noise — can attract speckled trout and give your bait or lure a better chance at being eaten by a fish. […]
Newsletters
BBQ Pork Cracklin Nachos by Chef Nathan Richard
In this segment of Sportsman TV, Chef Nathan Richard prepares his barbecued pork nachos using cracklins instead of chips. […]
Fishing
CMR certifies six state records
The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources certified six state fishing records at this month’s meeting, including speckled trout. […]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing high tide and flooded marsh grass
In this Sportsman TV video, Capt. Charlie Thomason breaks down how to fish higher than normal tides by focusing on flooded marsh grass. […]
Deer Hunting
Roast Venison Po’boys
In this segment of Sportsman TV, Humberto Fontova takes a New Orleans classic sandwich, the roast beef po’boy, and substitutes the beef for venison. […]
Bass Fishing
Find current, then fish it
August is not the time to “camp out” on a spot. Don’t settle for fishing stagnation this month — find some moving water and find the bass. […]
Bass Fishing
How will a changing climate affect predator-prey dynamics in lakes
How will climate change affect dynamics of fish populations? A multi-agency team of fisheries scientists used three regional models to predict. […]
Catfish
Species Spotlight: Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish make a big splash wherever they show up. They are highly adaptable to a wide range of waters and can live in very harsh conditions. […]
News
Trace State Park Lake re-opens August 5
The MDWFP will re-open Old Natchez Trace Lake at Trace State Park to fishing and boating on Wednesday, August 5, at 6 a.m. […]
Columns
Grilled mackerel fajitas
These king mackerel fajitas are a great way to introduce picky diners to king mackerel, which many people shy away from eating. […]
Events & Announcements
Pandemic takes bite out of Mississippi outdoor shows
Mississippi’s oldest and newest outdoor shows have been postponed due to social-distancing restrictions related to the COVID 19 pandemic. […]