Species Spotlight Archives

September 25, 2023

Blue crabs are among the most important of all saltwater species for a variety of reasons. […]

Once treasured among fur hunters and trappers, raccoons are still one of the most important furbearing animals in the U.S. […]

Wildlife biologists have identified as many as 16 subspecies of the black bear, but some controversy exists in classifying them all. […]

Green sunfish are among the most misunderstood and misidentified of all panfish. They are small, but also fun to catch, and good to eat. […]

The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest gamebirds in North America and is a prized bird among hunters. […]

Wild hogs are among the most reproductively efficient breeders on earth, and can thrive in most any environment. […]

Cottontail rabbits are the most common rabbits in North America, and are prized by small game hunters in Mississippi. […]

With a keen sense of sight, smell and hearing, red foxes are adept at staying hidden. The red fox is a small, dog-like animal. […]

The fox squirrel is the largest species of North American tree squirrels. They are highly coveted by hunters. […]

Bobwhite quail are small birds that prefer walking more than flying. Their numbers have declined, but are still highly regarded. […]

The wood duck is one of the most colorful ducks in the U.S. and is second only to the mallard duck for popularity among waterfowl hunters. […]

The pompano dolphinfish is indeed an actual fish that is not a hybrid of any species. It is, however, a cousin of the common dolphin. […]