Bobby Cleveland, Author at Mississippi Sportsman

Sheepshead are a great February target around pilings under the US 90 bridge over the Jordan River in Bay St. Louis.

5 February fishing hot spots

While most waters in Mississippi can produce outstanding fishing action in February, these five hot spots are proven producers worth a trip. […]

Several WMAS will offer draw hunts during Mississippi’s 2019 spring turkey season, but the application deadline is Feb. 15.

Turkey hunt draw deadline Feb. 15

Bobby Cleveland

The deadline to apply for turkey hunts on several Wildlife Management Areas operated by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is Feb. 15. […]

Beagle music: a harmony you won’t soon forget

Bobby Cleveland

There is nothing more pleasant to the ears than the sound of a pack of beagles in pursuit of a rabbit. […]

Latest CWD whitetail discovered in Marshall County

Bobby Cleveland

A 1½-year-old, free-range buck collected in Marshall County is Mississippi’s fourth confirmed case of chronic wasting disease. […]

Reservoir trash rule causes confusion

Bobby Cleveland

A new trash regulation has gone into effect for bank fishermen on Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson. […]

Deer hunters in the Southeast Zone are hoping the late rut arrival in their area will lead to success that other hunters enjoyed during the rut in December and January.

Deer still in danger in southeast Mississippi

Bobby Cleveland

Five hundred square inches of fluorescent orange is still in fashion in extreme southeast Mississippi, at least through Feb. 15. Deer are still legal in that corner of the state. […]

Smiths, mom and son, score big in Wilkinson County

Bobby Cleveland

Augusta Smith of Natchez killed a 165-inch 10-point buck on Jan.14, just 16 days after her son Turner Smith had set a club record with a 164 5/8-inch 12 pointer. […]

For cold-weather crappie, Eagle Lake is tough to beat and can produce some jacked-up January action.

5 January fishing hot spots

Bobby Cleveland

Here are five hot spots Mississippi fishermen should try this month. […]

Beginning with the 2019 spring season, Mississippi turkey hunters will be required to carry a harvest report in their possession and report all kills prior to 10 p.m. on date of harvest.

‘Game Check’ approved for turkey

Bobby Cleveland

Beginning with the 2019 spring season, Mississippi turkey hunters will be required to carry a harvest report in their possession and report all kills. […]

High waters cause Delta closures

Bobby Cleveland

Due to rising water levels along the Mississippi River, some areas of the Delta have been closed to all hunting, and more areas are likely to be impacted in the coming days. […]

Cold-weather dove hunts can mean furious action, if hunters can find a food source that attracts both local and migrating birds.

Don’t forget doves

Bobby Cleveland

A major change in the federal migratory bird framework is giving Mississippi dove hunters additional opportunities to take the fast-flying birds this month. […]

Natural urine-based products are out

Bobby Cleveland

After the 2018-19 season, it will be illegal for deer hunters in Mississippi to use natural deer-urine attractant products. […]