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Unlocking the Mississippi duck code

December 2, 2019 Phillip Gentry

Hunters who plan on killing limits of ducks this year still have a lot of work in front of them to make sure they are in the right place at the right time. […]

Make scents during Mississippi’s deer rut

December 2, 2019 Michael O. Giles

When does are ready to breed, adding deer scents to your hunting arsenal might help a big buck make a fatal mistake this season. […]

Although infrequent, hybrid crappies have faster growth rates than either parent. Note seven dorsal spines, characteristic of a black crappie, but faint vertical bars and prominent black spot on the operculum, characteristic of a white crappie.

Crappie catchability

December 2, 2019 Hal Schramm

Mississippi lakes and reservoirs are home to black and white crappie, and there are a few naturally produced hybrids swimming in their midst. […]

Mississippi duck hunters are cautiously optimistic about the 2019-20 season. If the weather lines up, it could be a great one. (Photo by Burton Angelle)

Mississippi duck hunters count on cold weather

November 26, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi duck hunters are cautiously optimistic about the 2019-20 season. The best duck hunting cranks up after cold weather moves waterfowl down. […]

Pay attention to changes in Mississippi deer seasons

November 26, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

While deer hunting is legal throughout December, hunters need to remember that there are several season changes during the month. […]

The pursuit of does is a chink in the armor of whitetail bucks, who are normally the picture of caution.

Gotta love Mississippi’s rut; whitetail bucks sure do

November 26, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Even the oldest, wiliest and most-stubborn bucks can’t help themselves when it’s time to procreate. It is the rut when they are the most vulnerable. […]

It’s here: Gun season opens Saturday for deer

November 21, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

For many Mississippians, one of the biggest days on the calendar comes Nov. 23 when the regular deer season — with guns and dogs — opens statewide. […]

This bruiser was harvested by Kenneth Wallace at Natchez State Park WMA.

Natchez WMA draw hunt produces great buck

November 15, 2019 Andy Douglas

Kenneth Wallace of Lincoln County harvested a 220-pound bruiser buck on a four day archery draw hunt at Natchez State Park WMA. […]

King mackerel stir fry

November 14, 2019 Jerry Dilsaver

This recipe for king mackerel stir fry is a unique way to prepare king mackerel. It pairs them with multiple vegetables in a light and easy meal. […]

This sway-backed, fat-belied buck is literally showing his age; he’s an old one.

Judge a buck’s age by his body

November 14, 2019 Jeff Burleson

The key component of trophy deer management is age; hunters need to learn to age bucks on the hoof in order to truly make harvest decisions. […]

The new applications, free both for Apple and Android devices, are designed to enhance and ease hunting experiences.

Newest MDWFP apps useful

November 14, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

The MDWFP has two new cell-phone apps available to enhance and streamline the hunting experience, especially for users of the agency’s WMAs. […]

Finding deer sign like this big buck rub is a boots-on-the-ground deal; no amount of technology can substitute.

The art of reading sign

November 14, 2019 David Moreland

Reading sign is as old as hunting. Sign is simply the evidence that game animals and birds leave on the landscape that shows they’ve been around. […]