August 2021

Mississippi’s artificial reef program has created dozens of fish-attracting structures along its Gulf coast. Here’s how guides approach them.

A backwoods off-the-grid deer camp can be as comfortable as a little money and a lot of sweat equity can make it.

Duck Dynasty’s John Godwin knows his stuff when it comes to crappie fishing, and one of his favorite ways to catch them is long-lining.

The dog days of summer might not seem like the best time to catch a big bass, but certain tactics can spawn some big-fish bites.

A study by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists provides a first look at whether selective breeding can produce bigger bass.

Enid Lake, a 6,100-acre lake about 50 miles south of Memphis in Yalobusha County, has plenty of cover and some nice bass.

What began as a hobby to help Marcus Curry and Levi Louviere catch more bass has turned into a business to help others catch fish.

Rod Jenkins retired from competition to focus his energy entirely on coaching and transferring his knowledge of the sport to other archers.

Florida pompano are part of the jack family and are the smallest of pompanos, being dwarfed by African and Cayenne pompanos.

Capt. Donnie Jackson, Jr. hooked a massive, 309.9-pound swordfish on the final day of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic.

Even though August is usually the hottest month for Mississippi outdoorsmen, there are still a lot of opportunities to catch fish.

Mississippi has garnered four listings in Bassmaster magazine’s annual top-100 list of the best bass lakes in the nation.

Controlling Mississippi’s growing wild hog population is a big deal for Jasper County landowner Mark McKenna.

The MDMR announced that red snapper season will reopen for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels on Aug. 13, 2021.

Mississippi’s 2021-2022 deer seasons have been confirmed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Allen Shortridge of Meridian uses cameras and attractants to see what’s on his property from late summer through the fall.

Pack a couple of ACE bandages for first aid in your tackle bag, and you’ll be ready for many emergencies without taking up much space.

Menhaden, aka pogeys, can make an excellent bait choice when chasing speckled trout and other species in coastal waters.

Wild hogs are giving plenty of Mississippi landowners, hunting camps and farmers problems. Here are some potential solutions.