Mississippi

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Many Magnolia State wild turkey enthusiasts are comparing the present condition of Mississippi’s turkey flock to the ones seen in…»

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How many men does it take to kill a 700 pound gator? Four, apparently. At least that was the case…»

Capt. Nickie Savoie puts his anglers on plenty of redfish in the Golden Meadow region of Louisiana. Photo courtesy of Polly Dean.

Sweat was pouring off our brows as fast the ice was melting in the rapidly-filling fish box of Kenny Shiyou’s…»

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A Memphis, Tenn., fisher decided he wanted a change of scenery a couple months ago, and that decision led to…»

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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…»

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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.

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

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

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

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Most hunters that grew up in the Miss/Lou during my era cut their hunting teeth in one of three ways…»

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“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” While this phrase was coined way back in 1839 by…»

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Here’s a look at some of the best trophy bucks of 2010 from around the nation.

Casey Orr downed his palmated non-typical in Choctaw County during the primitive weapons season. Photo by Robert H. Cleveland, Jr.

Every deer hunter who has ever sat in a stand does it. We put our head on a swivel looking…»

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From Corinth and Tunica to Biloxi and Pascagoula, the Magnolia State holds a wealth of fishing options. Here’s a look at three dozen of the best.

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Mississippi has one of the largest turkey flocks in the nation, so that should translate to great hunting action. Let’s see if that holds true this year.

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Deer may get all the attention, but in Mississippi and Louisiana the winter offers more species to hunt. Here’s an overview of what’s available.

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In the Magnolia State big bucks can show up anywhere, but some areas produce more of those impressive racks. Here’s an in-depth statewide look at the best of these locations.

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Deer can be found in every corner of Mississippi, but some areas produce far more whitetails than others. Here’s an in-depth look at the best places in which to bag a deer this fall.

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From the Red River to the Mississippi and Shreveport to the Gulf of Mexico, our parishes are loaded with wild turkeys. Here’s a look at the best places to down a tom this spring. (March 2010)

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In recent years, ducks have been tough to come by, but goose numbers have increased. So does that mean they’re easy to bag? Let’s see. (December 2009)

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In the Magnolia State, big bucks can show up anywhere, but some areas produce more of those impressive racks. Here’s an in-depth statewide look at the best of these locations. (November 2009)

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Across the Bayou State, deer are found in every parish, but some areas hold more whitetails than others. Here’s an in-depth look at the best places to hunt. (October 2009)

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Deer can be found in every part of the Magnolia State, but some areas produce far more whitetails than do others. Here’s an in-depth look at the best places in which to bag a deer this fall. (October 2009)

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The Simmons Big Buck Contest is a great gauge of what kind of deer were taken last fall. Here’s what was brought to the scorers’ tables. (September 2009)