Inshore Fishing
MDMR certifies youth state saltwater finfish record for June 2026
Finn Lipps, 14, of Ocean Springs set the record for Atlantic Tripletail with a fish weighing 23 pounds, 7.04 ounces. […]
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Field Reports
Do bait modifications work?
Capt. Charlie Thomason experiments with replacing traditional treble hooks on topwater lures with inline single hooks. […]
Field Notes
Protect yourself from Vibrio Vulnificus
The more algae blooms, the more Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria grows and the more dangerous it becomes in coastal waters. […]
Hunting
Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent
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Field Notes
A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp
Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly. […]
News
MDMR offering free 2026 ServSafe course to seafood industry members
The MDMR Seafood Technology Bureau will host a free ServSafe course for Mississippi seafood industry members. […]
Columns
Squirrel Empanadas
Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough. […]
Bass Fishing
The Booyah Pad Crasher
After Pad Crashers and Poppin’ Pad Crashers were released, Booyah’s plastic frog line got so popular it is one of the company’s best sellers. […]
Field Notes
Paul B. Johnson State Park
Visitors to Paul B. Johnson State Park, which sits just inside the De Soto National Forest, canfish, swim, water ski or hike. […]
Fishing
MDWFP celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week
June 6 & 7, 2026, have been designated as “Free Fishing Days,” allowing all Mississippi residents to participate in fishing without a license. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Tippah County Lake reopens to fishing and boating
The MDWFP wants to inform the public that Tippah County Lake will reopen on Saturday, May 30, 2026 to fishing and boating only. […]
News
MDWFP encourages residents to be BearWise this summer
The MDWFP is reminding residents to be bear aware, understand typical bear behavior, and take simple precautions. […]