Mississippi


Photo by Ron Sinfelt

Flatheads and blues are some of our biggest, while channel cats are yummy! So for a battle or a meal, Mississippi catfish are hard to beat.

James Allen of Crystal Springs boated a new lake record largemouth at Calling Panther Lake in February of 2011. The fish weighed 15 pounds, 4 ounces. Photo courtesy of James Allen.

Bass anglers in Mississippi are blessed with an abundance of outstanding opportunities to practice their craft. And with excellent fisheries…»

Photo by Ron Sinfelt

Now’s the time to hit the water in the Magnolia State for some great fishing. Try these places and species to fill your month with fast action.

Photo by Keith Sutton

A brisk wind was blowing hard into the cove, curling the edges of the few lily pads that had either…»

Photo by John Geiger

No other sound in nature speaks to the soul of a turkey hunter like the booming gobble of a Magnolia…»

Photo by Robert H. Cleveland, Jr.

With more than 50 years of fishing in Mississippi, I find it incredible that to still find a different, entertaining…»

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Firearms instructor Heath King of Bass Pro Shops’ main store in Springfield isn’t the kind of person who thinks outside…»

New gear made for women helped author Becky Lou Lacock take this tom. She hunted with Joe Coogan of Benelli. Photo courtesy of Becky Lou Lacock.

Camo cut for women was once as rare as hens’ teeth. Now options abound for women hunters. Here are one huntress’ favorites.

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You have to change your tune when hunting educated coyotes that have heard it all.

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Patterning southern winter whitetails  means something entirely different in the upper part of the region than it does in the…»