South Mississippi Delivers Diverse Catches
Fishing in south Mississippi continues to get better, especially when there is a break in the windy conditions. You name it, cobia, Spanish mackerel, sharks, tripletail, white trout, black drum, groun ... READ MORE
Fantastic Float Fishing
For Rocky Rowell, of Wiggins, a good bit of his time both back in 1974, and many times since, has been spent rolling on the black waters of southern Mississippi’s Leaf River. Rowell can still recall some memorable fishing trips when he and his high school buddies would float the Leaf, fishing and camping and listening to music of the day from groups like the Doobies and Uriah Heap.
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Full Moon
Nearly 150 years ago, the United States Navy steamed its fleet down the Coldwater and Tallahatchie rivers in Northwest Mississippi. They were attempting to flank Southern troops at Vicksburg by using the Yazoo River as a back door.
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Deer of the Year
The recently closed deer-hunting season might not have been the coldest on record, but hunters still managed to knock down some genuine beasts.
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Raining Cats and Dogs
The month of February is a wind-down time for most hunters. Small-game seasons, like squirrel, rabbit and quail are open through the end of the month, but there isn’t much else to do for the big-game hunter.
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Late-Season Trophies
Easing along the old logging trail in the pre-dawn darkness, I was stopped in my tracks by the aromatic smell of a musty rutting buck. Sensing one was nearby, I eased down and waited for daylight.
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Hot Does and Rutting Bucks
Stacey Sims eased along the water’s edge as he worked his way toward his deer stand. The climbing stand was positioned overlooking a flooded swamp bottom.
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Youth Hunt
In a flash, the buck charged into the herd of does and younger bucks, scattering them in all directions. The monster was furious that an immature buck had moved in on his harem.
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Mississippi Hunting Camps
As we’ve shown in past articles through the years, Mississippi hunting camps come in all makes and models, and I have been blessed to have the privilege of visiting a wide assortment, each with its own personality and intrinsic uniqueness. MORE ...
As Big As They Grow
We all have our favorite pastimes and hobbies. Golf, gardening, pitching horseshoes, family picnics, hunting and fishing are all good outdoorsy things to do, don’t you think? MORE ...
May kicks off saltwater action
Danny Pitalo of Biloxi, the owner of Gorenflo’s Tackle Shop and Marina Store and Point Cadet Fuel & Ice beside the Isle of Capri Resort and Casino, has his finger on the pulse of Mississippi saltwater fishing. Every day, anglers pull up to his marina to gas up and buy bait and tackle before fishing offshore and inshore. MORE ...
Woods Wise
Deer hunters who only plant fall wildlife food plots are missing half the point. MORE ...
Lunker Lines
This month, you need to head to Tunica Cutoff, a big oxbow lake off the Mississippi River. MORE ...
Gettin Fresh
Looking for the best place in the Magnolia State to spend a day bass fishing? Information provided by cooperating fishing clubs and tournament organizations can help you point your bass rig in the right direction. MORE ...
April kicks salt water into high gear
In April, the Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing really starts to heat up. You’ll find almost any type of fish you want to catch available this month. MORE ...
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