Deer of the Year

Big Claiborne County 8-point arrowed

Doug Atkins will remember Nov. 5 for more than the big LSU-Alabama football showdown. In fact, his celebration began an hour before that game even kicked off when he arrowed the biggest 8-point of his life.

“I’m that guy who’s hunted for 23 years and never pulled the trigger on a deer like that,” Atkins said. […]

Featured

Artificial reef formed off Mississippi Coast

An artificial reef recently was placed 23 miles off the Mississippi coast in 85 feet to enhance fishing in the popular Fish Haven 13 area, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today (Nov. 2).

The reef, composed of three structures, was made possible because of a partnership between MDMR and NASA’s Stennis Space Center, the agency said. […]

Events & Announcements

Free shorebird expedition to Grand Bay Reserve offered

A free expedition to Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve near Moss Point is being offered on Nov. 12, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today (Nov. 3).

The tour, which begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m., will feature ornithologists who will discuss overwintering waterfowl, wading birds and other shorebirds, the MDMR said. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Essential ecosystems

Ecosystems provide ecological services. Although the concept of ecological services has been recognized for a long time, lately I am hearing the term a lot. While ecological services may ring of something academic, one of the many services ecosystems perform is providing the fish and wildlife we enjoy as sportsmen. […]