October 2020 - Mississippi Sportsman

Be ready for opening day of deer season

October 31, 2020 Michael O. Giles

The first week of Mississippi’s gun season will be the best time, outside of the rut, to take a big buck. Have all your ducks in a row. […]

Out of 20 bass you’ll catch on a November day at Sardis, half will weigh 3 pounds or more, and you even may catch a 6- or 7-pounder.

Cover Sardis Lake’s shallow water in November

October 30, 2020 Paul Elias

November is a great month to fish Sardis Lake, since the lake will be drawn down, and most of the bass, especially early in the month, […]

5 Mississippi fishing hotspots for November

October 29, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi has a history of mild weather in November, with a few cold days mixed in. Here’s a list of five November fishing hotspots to try. […]

Early morning trout fishing

October 28, 2020 From News Reports

Josh Harmon and his buddies had a great morning searching for and catching speckled trout in Ocean Springs. […]

Duck hunting stereotypes with DJ Rhett

October 26, 2020 From News Reports

DJ Rhett gives us his hilarious take on the different types of duck hunters you’re likely to find in every crew. […]

My hunting buddy Church, a Long Haired Weimaraner. We recently moved to Florence from PA and were lucky enough to be introduced to an awesome place here where they supply birds for me and my buddy. […]

Lower water levels on reservoirs in the fall will concentrate fish on cover that’s still in the water.

Fall bass fishing tips

October 25, 2020 Dustin Wilks

With these two fishing pattens, you can be well on your way to having a great November bass season in Mississippi. […]

The Mischief Minnow combines the action of a standard topwater bait with the flash of a blade.

Mischief Minnow combines topwater, blade bait action

October 25, 2020 Don Shoopman

The Mischief Minnow’s difference-maker is a blade called a “Kilter Blade,” attached to the belly between two treble hooks. […]

CWD precautions for handling deer

October 24, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is urging hunters to learn and practice proper CWD precautions when handling deer. […]

Governor Reeves announces his appointment for MDMR Executive Director

October 22, 2020 From News Reports

Governor Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that Joe Spraggins will continue to lead the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. […]

Trail cam surprise

October 22, 2020 Field Reporter

While reviewing his trail cam footage, Dale Boudreaux of Ocean Springs, MS was surprised when he found this photo of a predator and its prey in action. […]

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