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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. […]

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. […]

Kyle Carter took this 133-inch, tall and thick trophy buck in Stone County on public land at the Desoto National Forest.

Carter goes old school on Stone County trophy

November 1, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Kyle Carter took this tall and thick trophy buck on the afternoon of Oct. 23 in Stone County on public land at the Desoto National Forest. […]

A longer wait for ducks

October 31, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Due to a change in the late-season frameworks, Mississippi duck hunters will have to wait a little longer in November before they can hit the water. […]

Anglers around Bay St. Louis can catch plenty of hefty sheepshead around the Highway 90 bridge pilings.

Top 5 hot spots for November fishing

October 31, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

November is a peak fishing time in Mississippi, with fish naturally entering a period of heavy feeding in advance of winter and the spring spawning season. […]

Troyce Luke Whittington's 12-point that measured 138 6/8 inches was killed Oct. 22 in Hinds County.

Hunter’s second chance nets Hinds County 12-point

October 30, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Troyce Luke Whittington couldn’t believe what he was seeing from his Hinds County deer stand on Oct. 22, but he knew he didn’t want to miss the big buck. […]

The hunting party of Paul Edwards of Okolona tied the state record for the longest female alligator taken in public waters. The alligator was 10 feet long and weighed 289 pounds. It had a belly girth of 48 inches and tail girth of 34.5 inches. It was taken in the late-morning hours of Sept. 5 from the West Central Alligator Hunting Zone. The alligator was certified by Ricky Flynt, MDWFP alligator program coordinator, on Sept. 5. The hunters were, (l-r), Brandon Griggs, Marvin Griggs, Paul Edwards, Taylor Criddle, Hunter Griggs, and James Boyd.

Good weather makes for great gator season

October 29, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

To Ricky Flynt, alligator program coordinator for the MDWFP, the secret to a successful alligator season is as simple as weather. […]

Mark Lance with a turkey killed in Senatobia on March 30, 2018.

Turkey and small game, too

October 29, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s fall turkey season ends on Nov. 15 in the three fall turkey zones. So there’s still an opportunity to get a turkey for the Thanksgiving table. […]

Migratory opportunities abound

October 29, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Well before duck season opens, hunters have plenty of other November opportunities on migratory birds, like snow, blue and Ross’ geese. […]

Remember changes to deer bag limits

October 29, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi hunters in most areas will have more opportunities to take deer this season, thanks to some changes in regulations. […]

A ‘mack daddy’ of a prayer is answered

October 15, 2019 Bill Garbo

Chip Henderson arrowed the huge Hinds County buck, which carried a rack with a gross Boone & Crockett Club score of 153 inches, on Oct. 7. […]

Mississippi Sound fills up with bull redfish in October.

October’s Top 5 Mississippi fishing hot spots

October 1, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

October is generally the time the focus shifts to hunting, but it is also a great time to go fishing. Here’s our list of five must-visit fishing hot spots. […]