September 2021

Black drum make a great September target along Mississippi’s Gulf coast, especially if you want to battle a huge, strong fish.

Don’t overlook small parcels of land where big Mississippi bucks might hang out. If you know how to find them and what to look for.

Mississippi biologists expect good deer hunting across the state on a number of well-managed state wildlife management areas.

Making mock scrapes can put hunters a step up on finding deer and places to hunt once the season opens. Learn from the master: Dan DeWitt.

Tiny spinners can be panfish killers across Mississippi, especially as summer wanes and fish need a little convincing.

In September, baitfish will move into shallower grass, and the bass will follow the bait. Here are three lures to cover a lot of water.

Decide which sight suits your hunting situation and budget, buy it and learn exactly how it works to ensure your success.

Louisiana guide Charlie King said the Mister Twister Sassy Stingum will really put the crappie in the cooler.

The king mackerel is a speedy, sharp-toothed brawler and a favorite of many anglers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

In trying to be a bit healthier, the author suggests a grilled or baked (your choice) venison burger stuffed with egg-roll ingredients.

Where do you find the three major black bass species? Habitat selection largely determines places you catch all three.

Nearly 1,000 manufacturers and businesses displayed fishing gear at the ICAST annual show. Here are a few of the writer's favorites.

Mississippi’s alligator season is here; and hunters like Krystin Waller Smith of Brandon are ready to wrestle with some gators.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified five state fishing records this month, including the youth record for red snapper.

Dove opener provides hunters with plenty of fun. There’s nothing quite like a dove hunt over sunflowers, millet, wheat or sorghum.

The Mississippi team of Romy Whistle, Bailey Garrison and Misty Page won the 2021 Ladies Bowfishing World Championship in Oklahoma.

The Coast Guard is reminding operators of boats less than 26 feet in length of a new nationwide kill switch law.

Guide Brad Chappell has big crappie located on stumps and brush piles across Ross Barnett Reservoir through September.

After doves, alligator hunts are the most sought-after opportunities for young and adult hunters; the season officially opens Aug. 27.

A set of proposals to curb hunting pressure from non-residents on public lands during the early weeks of Mississippi’s spring turkey season.

Make sure your holdover deer stands are ready well before opening day. Cleaning out and fixing them is a must on preseason to-do lists.