Freshwater Fishing
Cover, temps predict crappie location
Crappie fishing is as good as it gets in Mississippi’s lakes and reservoirs. […]
Statewide MS
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Deer Dynamics: Early Summer Foliage
Once the green-up begins in the spring and early summer months, both bucks and does seek out flowering plants known as forbs. […]
Catfish
Cat Man
Catfish jugging used to be a common sport around big and small lakes and farm ponds, but folks seem to have gotten away from it as a popular catfishing tactic. Well, that is except for a few folks like John Mark Cockrell of Brandon who has just recently rediscovered not only the fun of running jugs for catfish but also the productivity of the angling strategy. […]
Alligator
Alligator Rodeo
“Alligator on!” Perry Stribling yelled. Three of us were just upriver observing from another boat, and we made our way closer at this announcement. […]
Bass Fishing
Greenville’s Gem
Terry Bates eased up off the throttle and his boat glided to a stop near a grain elevator and ditch. He quickly began casting for bass. […]
General
Yeti Tundra
The new 50 quart YETI Tundra from YETI Coolers has a deeper, cube-shaped design which takes up less valuable deck space and makes for an ideal casting platform, seat and food and drink cooler. […]
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Cranked Crappie
It no longer comes as a surprise to crappie anglers in Mississippi that many who chase this popular game fish around the calendar have a third alternative when it comes to choices of bait. […]
Catfish
Cat Burglars
Few can argue that there is a fish more enjoyable to fish for and catch than the catfish. Nearly every farm pond has an ample supply, and just about any type gear and bait combo is sure to land one of these tasty critters. […]
Deer Hunting
Big Buck Bounty winners announced
The Mississippi Sportsman’s Big Buck Bounty winners have been announced, and the awards ceremony was a real testament to the quality deer found in the Magnolia state. […]
Featured
Free shotgunning training available from expert shooter
Learn how to better shoot a shotgun from four-time United States International Shooting champion John Satterwhite during more than 15 classes hosted by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]
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The Slab Slayer
Some anglers seem to have a natural talent for catching certain kinds of fish. A lot of ink, prestige and cash are given to the casters who can wrangle in the biggest largemouth bass. At the professional level those guys even garner national sponsors providing boats, tackle, travel expenses, clothes and plenty of public relations. You’d think bass was the No. 1 freshwater fish in these parts. […]
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Post-Spawn Oxbow Blues
“It’s like the fourth quarter of a football game,” said Mike Jones, owner of Southern Star RV Park on Lake Washington. “We’ve had a great time since Valentines Day and we’ve caught some slabs, but the clock is winding down. Summer’s on its way, but there’s still time to get on some good fish.” […]