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May 2, 2026

How to fish with a drop shot rig

February 10, 2020 Mississippi Sportsman

Although drop-shot rigs are nothing new, they have slowly started pushing aside the venerable Carolina rig from its place as the most relied-upon rig. […]

Mississippi’s February bass frolics

February 10, 2020 Michael O. Giles

Slow down and fish the right baits, and February can be lunker city for bass fishermen on a handful of Mississippi lakes. […]

All-white clothing is an option for hunters targeting late-season snow geese.

Fool a snow

February 9, 2020 Jeff Burleson

As soon as duck season ends, a choice few waterfowlers will pack away their duck decoys and layout boats and unload masses of white decoy shells for the snow goose conservation season. […]

The author shows off a nice channel catfish that will make somebody a great meal.

Species spotlight: Channel catfish

February 8, 2020 Brian Cope

Channel catfish are known as the smallest of the “big three” species of catfish, but they occupy a huge place in freshwater fisheries in the U.S.A. […]

“You may have to fight the structure in Bogue Homa to land a bass there,” Paul Elias said. “If you use a follow-up lure like the Spring-R worm on 10-pound test line, you may get your line broken. But the fight is worth it to catch a bass that size.”

Weather is key for February Bogue Homa lunkers

February 5, 2020 Paul Elias

At this time of year, you can catch a very big bass at Bogue Homa. Most fish there will spawn from the first to the middle of February, weather permitting. […]

A dish of Cajun spice

February 5, 2020 Jerry Dilsaver

On cold days, it’s nice to come inside and have a meal that is tasty, filling and warms you all over. This seafood/sausage chowder will do just that. […]

Target creekbottoms for Mississippi squirrels

February 5, 2020 David Hawkins

Squirrels are a great way to finish out hunting season once deer are off the menu in Mississippi. Here’s some tips on where to hunt and what to use. […]

Wild Pork Cuban Sandwiches with Humberto Fontova

February 4, 2020 Mississippi Sportsman

Humberto Fontova delivers a crowd-pleasing sandwich in this Sportsman TV episode. He mixes wild pork with a classic cuban sandwich recipe. […]

Rabbit hunting is a southern tradition that really takes off once deer seasons end and land becomes available.

In Mississippi, February is for rabbit hunting

January 30, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Rabbit hunters rule Mississippi’s roost when February arrives. It is a southern tradition that takes off once deer seasons end and land becomes available. […]

A great acorn crop this past fall has Mississippi squirrel hunters excited about the tail end of this season.

Mississippi squirrel hunting takes off in February

January 30, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi squirrel hunters can’t wait for February to arrive. Mississippi’s season runs through Feb. 28. The limit is eight per day, per hunter. […]

Okatibbee crappie in February? Oh boy!

January 30, 2020 Michael O. Giles

Okatibbee Lake is a winter crappie haven for Mississippi anglers. Slab crappie are getting ready for their big move and are there for the taking. […]

More CWD cases confirmed In Mississippi

January 28, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

The number of CWD-positive deer from Mississippi has nearly doubled with part of the 2019-2020 season remaining. The number had increased to 37. […]