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Species Spotlight: Speckled trout
Speckled trout are inshore gamefish that are popular among recreational anglers along the Gulf Coast and the eastern seaboard. […]
Statewide MS
Deer Hunting
Make sure you know your November deer season starts and stops
November begins with the final weeks of the archery-only deer season in all Mississippi zones. Know your deer hunting dates. […]
Field Notes
Problems with marine electronics? Check your wiring
When marine electronics aren’t working properly, the culprit is often the wiring. Follow these tips to get to the bottom of the problem. […]
Crappie/Bream
How to face-off with Mississippi’s fall crappie
Learn where and why crappie move around in the fall, and you’ll put more slabs in the cooler this October. […]
Fishing
Top October fishing spots in Mississippi
Mississippi has plenty of hot fishing for October’s cooling weather. Try these five fishing trips to start your fall fishing excursions. […]
Hunting
Plenty of hunting seasons open in October
Wild turkey leads list of hunting seasons open in October in Mississippi. But you also can hunt for raccoon, opossum, bobcat and dove. […]
Deer Hunting
October bowhunting: Get the jump on a big buck
Early season bowhunting is the time to target a trophy buck that hasn’t been pressured. This Mississippi hunter knows how it’s done. […]
Newsletters
Mississippi hunters thrilled with opening of small-game seasons
Rabbit and squirrel hunting seasons bring out the best in Mississippi hunters. They provide fun like no other. […]
Alligator
Alligator season productive for Mississippi hunters
Ricky Flynt, the alligator program leader for the MDWFP, saw several reports of alligators between 700 and 750 pounds this year. […]
Deer Hunting
October kicks off serious hunting in Mississippi
Mississippi sportsmen thrilled to have October arriving. October is a great month to be a Mississippi hunter or fisherman. […]
Alligator
Harvest tagged alligators gives Mississippi biologists some insights into species
Biologist Ricky Flynt found evidence that ties alligator growth rates directly to habitat and available food sources. […]
Hunting
Mississippi’s hunter-education courses moved online
The Covid 19 pandemic has pushed the MDWFP to conduct its hunter-education classes only online until further notice. […]