Features from October 2021
- Big swimbaits are great fall baits for lunker bass across Mississippi. Here’s how, when and where to fish them.
- Archery season offers Mississippi hunters opportunities gun hunters don’t have later in the season. Here’s how to set up for opening day.
- Deer will put soft mast on their menu early in the fall when the fruit begins to ripen. Hunters need to be able to recognize it.
- Mississippi hunters can expect good hunting for squirrels, rabbits and quail on public-hunting grounds across Mississippi.
- Spinnerbaits aren’t just bass baits in Mississippi; redfish will slam them, too. Here’s how to set up the hookup.
- Tiny, outcast chihuahua has turned into one of Mississippi’s top dogs when it comes to top-drawer deer-trailing.
Columns - October 2021
- Even though a lot of anglers practice catch-and-release, low mortality coupled with high capture rates can reduce the abundance of big bass.
- The upper end of Maynor Creek is an October bass hotspot in Mississippi. Fish with topwaters, crankbaits, and a buzzbait with frog trailer.
- Cobia are pelagic, living most of their lives offshore, but they enter estuaries occasionally. And they will eat just about anything.
- Fall fishing is excellent, and king mackerel are one of the most highly sought-after species. These Taco Mack Stuffed Peppers are a treat.
- Cotton Cordell’s tail-weighted Boy Howdy, a discontinued topwater bait that was dusted off and redesigned and reintroduced last year.
Outdoor Updates - October 2021
- Whether you’re targeting small game or deer, or looking to catch more fish, there’s sure to be something for you in Mississippi this month.
- The Mississippi Department of …
- Diehard Mississippi anglers are heading to the waters for some fantastic fall fishing. Here’s a few of Mississippi’s fall hotspots.
- The Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program, which teaches hunting skills, has released their 2021-22 season dates.
- Kalee Guin mustered every ounce of …
Field Notes - October 2021
- So you’ve killed a monster buck. Now what? Take pictures that really capture that special memory. Here are some tips to take better photos.
- It’s time to polish off the remaining meat from last year’s harvest. Nothing pairs better with backstrap than chanterelle mushrooms.