Statewide MS Archives - Page 43 of 385

Using equipment that produces high speeds has big advantages, according to Will McElveen.

Speed kills

August 31, 2020 Terry Madewell

Will McElveen shoots a Matthews bow that is rated at about 70 pounds pull, which give his arrows a flight speed well in excess of 300 feet per second. […]

Teal will invade Mississippi waters this month, with hunters getting a 15-day season to throw shot at the speedy ducks. (Photo by Dan Womack)

September is a welcome page on the calendar for Mississippi sportsmen

August 28, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Hunting opportunities, including alligators, geese, doves, teal, gallinules and rails, abound as Mississippi seasons crank up this month. […]

Adding weight toward the broadhead end of your arrow, maybe with a weighted insert, doesn’t necessarily make for more accurate shooting or better arrow penetration on game.

Know the basics of an arrow’s FOC and how it affects bowhunting

August 27, 2020 Sammy Romano

‘Front of Center’ measures how much of your arrow’s weight is in the broadhead end. It should matter a great deal to hunters. […]

Try bass tactics for Mississippi redfish

August 13, 2020 Bryan Hendricks

Clear-water techniques and baits that trick largemouth bass are just about perfect for doing battle with redfish along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. […]

Tie on these rigs for Mississippi catfish

August 13, 2020 Phillip Gentry

Depending on where and how you’re fishing, and what catfish you’re targeting, you’ll need to tie on one of several different kinds of terminal-tackle rigs. […]

Dove season kicks off Mississippi hunting

August 1, 2020 Andy Douglas

Labor Day weekend really gets Mississippi hunters’ blood flowing, as thousands of hunters head for dove fields to blast away at those quick, gray darters. […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has put on hold two outdoor shows scheduled for this year.

Pandemic takes bite out of Mississippi outdoor shows

July 17, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi’s oldest and newest outdoor shows have been postponed due to social-distancing restrictions related to the COVID 19 pandemic. […]

These Pickwick Lake crappie are the product of sustained good crappie recruitment.

A case for crappie stocking; North Carolina fishery rejuvenated

July 10, 2020 Hal Schramm

Stocking can help crappie populations with inconsistent year-class survival. A state agency restores a struggling fishery, answers a few questions. […]

Try night-fishing for bass when summer really takes hold

July 9, 2020 Michael O. Giles

Try holding off your bass-fishing trips until after dark when summer really takes hold in Mississippi. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find big fish. […]

How to catch summer crappie in Mississippi

July 9, 2020 Phillip Gentry

Guides, pros share their tactics for catching crappie when the temperature skyrockets and the fish change their haunts and habits. […]

Channel catfish are available to the largest number of anglers across Mississippi, in part because they’re stocked in numerous lakes.

Put catfish on your wish list

June 20, 2020 David Hawkins

Catfish are popular among Mississippi anglers. The state is full of channels, blues and flatheads. Here’s the 411 on how to recognize and catch them. […]

Mississippi’s Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Bobby Cleveland)

COVID-19 forces cancellation of Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo for 2020

June 19, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo for the year 2020 has been cancelled for first time in 72 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]