Field Notes
Teaching someone the basics of wade fishing
Peyton Fisher made her first fishing trip with her husband, Jonathan, and Capt. Bruce Baugh in the summer of 2021. […]
Newsletters
Field Notes
FTA Trappers College
The Fur Takers of America Trappers College is aimed at those involved in or interested in professional and recreational wildlife trapping. […]
Field Notes
Winter teeth
Inshore anglers can catch plenty of sheepshead with these tips. December offers steady action and the chance at some large fish. […]
Field Notes
Suspended freedom
Getting off the grid is all about freedom, and that’s the feeling you’ll get when sleeping in a tree tent. […]
News
Start the new year off in Mississippi’s great outdoors
The MDWFP encourages families to start the new year on a healthy and fun note by attending First Day Hikes on January 1, 2026. […]
Deer of the Year
Conservation officer downs big 8-point buck near Greenwood
Amy May was hunting near Greenwood when she downed this big 140-class Delta buck with her new gun on Dec. 10, 2025. […]
Field Notes
Trolling and drifting are excellent techniques for winter kayak fishing
Two techniques that all kayak anglers should employ this time of year are trolling and drifting. Kayaks make excellent platforms for both. […]
Inshore Fishing
Toadfish Carbon Elite II Spinning Reel
Featuring seven internal seals for top-notch watertight performance, the Toadfish Carbon Elite II Spinning Reel is lighter, smoother and stronger than the original Carbon Elite. […]
Field Notes
Air power for predators
December coyote hunting with an air rifle requires patience, preparation, and a strong understanding of both equipment and animal behavior. […]
News
MDMR 2026 Marine Information Calendars available coastwide
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ 2026 Marine Information Calendars are now available at locations along the Coast. […]
Columns
Venison Scotch Eggs
With their satisfying combination of textures, Venison Scotch eggs perfectly embody an outdoorsman’s comfort food. […]
Hunting
Old Trapper Double Eagle Coins
Keep some Double Eagle Coins in your hunting/fishing pack and you’ll never go hungry. […]