Coast Region Archives - Page 23 of 40

Watching your line can pay big dividends when the bite is light.

Rod-n-Reel

November 15, 2013 Sam Davis

Dana Sanders keeps it simple when selecting his rods and reels. He prefers quality equipment that he can use year round so he doesn’t have to switch up as the seasons change. […]

Offshore options this month include wahoo — one of the best-eating fish in the Gulf.

The weather is the real question

November 11, 2013 John E. Phillips

The best question to ask in November isn’t, “Are the fish biting?” but rather, “What will the weather be?”

That’s because this month’s weather determines whether you can fish or not. […]

Former Division of Marine Resources leaders indicted

November 8, 2013 Bobby Cleveland

Former Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Executive Director Bill Walker, several other former agency officials and Walker’s son Scott Walker were among the many indicted today by federal and state officials in the yearlong investigation into the state agency. […]

Bigger trout will soon be showing up in the bays and along the beach.

Short trips for big rewards

November 7, 2013 Sam Davis

Long jaunts across open water to fish the barrier islands are a distant memory as the water temperature in Biloxi’s Back Bay continues to drop, bringing an abundance of bait and the predators that feed on them into the bay. […]

Going with a bow all the way, Randy Pearcy is a veteran with a string and stick.

Strings, Bolts and Barrels — Choosing the right hunting weapon

November 1, 2013 John J. Woods

Mississippi is one of the best places in the country to deer hunt. Our seasons are long, from October through February, our bag limits liberal with five does and three bucks. We have nearly two million acres of public hunting lands including 51 state wildlife management areas, seven national forests and 11 National Wildlife Refuges. […]