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In Mississippi, February is for rabbit hunting
Rabbit hunters rule Mississippi’s roost when February arrives. It is a southern tradition that takes off once deer seasons end and land becomes available. […]
Month: January 2020
Newsletters
Mississippi squirrel hunting takes off in February
Mississippi squirrel hunters can’t wait for February to arrive. Mississippi’s season runs through Feb. 28. The limit is eight per day, per hunter. […]
Crappie/Bream
Okatibbee crappie in February? Oh boy!
Okatibbee Lake is a winter crappie haven for Mississippi anglers. Slab crappie are getting ready for their big move and are there for the taking. […]
Deer Hunting
More CWD cases confirmed In Mississippi
The number of CWD-positive deer from Mississippi has nearly doubled with part of the 2019-2020 season remaining. The number had increased to 37. […]
Deer Hunting
Legislative session starts quietly as far as wildlife bills
As is often the case after an election year, no wildlife bills are under way early in Mississippi’s 2020 legislature session. […]
Fishing
Barnett drawdown will make boating more dangerous
Fight against giant salvinia causes drawdown at Barnett Reservoir. Officials at Pearl River Valley Water Supply District urged boaters to use caution. […]
Apex Predator
Tree stand malfunctions
By always wearing a safety harness in elevated stands, checking equipment and exercising many accidents can be prevented. […]
Deer of the Year
Madison County huntress kills huge buck on reluctant hunt
Ashley Eichwurtzle of Florence killed an 11-point non-typical buck on Dec. 21 on a hunt in Madison County. To say it was big would be an understatement. […]
Newsletters
Boudin-Stuffed Fried Frog Legs
In this Sportsman TV video, Chef Nathan Richard shows his favorite way to cook frogs. He stuffs them with boudin before frying. […]
Columns
Species spotlight: crappie
Crappie are one of the most popular gamefish among anglers in America. Many anglers don’t realize it, but crappie come in two varieties: black and white. […]
Field Notes
Reds on docks
Find a dock that’s in full sunlight, close to shallow and deep water, and with moving water, and you’re in the right spot for redfish. […]
Features
Bushytails 101: Mississippi squirrels beware
Veteran squirrel hunter Jeffrey Wood charts the steps it takes to make squirrel hunting in January an activity that can’t be missed. […]