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Garmin’s Xero sight expensive but worth it

Its unique range-finding feature makes the Garmin Xero A1i sight a top-drawer sight for any hunter's bow. Here's the reason why. […]

Youth season opens Nov. 9

Mississippi deer hunters of all ages will soon have more opportunities opening, but it’s the youngsters who get the first shot, at least with a gun. […]

Turkey and small game, too

Mississippi’s fall turkey season ends on Nov. 15 in the three fall turkey zones. So there’s still an opportunity to get a turkey for the Thanksgiving table. […]

Make your home in a big buck’s home range this season

If hunters want to be successful this season, they need to find a whitetail buck’s home range and core area. Here are some helpful tips. […]

A longer wait for ducks

Due to a change in the late-season frameworks, Mississippi duck hunters will have to wait a little longer in November before they can hit the water. […]

Become a Decoy Doc

A little TLC can bring older duck decoys back to life, so when you need to greet those northern red-legged greenheads they are all ready for the show. […]

South Delta deer season, limits reduced

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks established a new South Delta deer management zone with its own seasons and limits. […]
Mushrooms: Prime deer food
Carter goes old school on Stone County trophy
Garmin’s Xero sight expensive but worth it

A ‘mack daddy’ of a prayer is answered

Chip Henderson arrowed the huge Hinds County buck, which carried a rack with a gross Boone & Crockett Club score of 153 inches, on Oct. 7. […]
A longer wait for ducks
Remember changes to deer bag limits
Migratory opportunities abound

Four overlooked spots for fall crappie

Crappie fishing during the fall is a lot like spring fishing, minus the crowds. Here are 4 overlooked places to find slabs when the leaves are turning. […]

Ross Barnett’s shallow bass

When shad move to shallow water, so do the bass. In November, the shad will swim into Ross Barnett’s shallow waters for these two reasons. […]

The Petit Minnow

Crappie Psychic’s Petit Minnows are 2 ½-inch, soft-plastic minnow-style baits that are perfect for crappie and speckled trout. […]

Mississippi catfishermen: Shall we gather at the river?

River-fishing presents an almost daily challenge for anglers. Understanding changes in patterns and how catfish relate to them is key to catching them. […]

Black carp can wipe out mollusks

The black carp’s consumption of snails and mussels — the most imperiled group of animals in the world — poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. […]

Top 5 hot spots for November fishing

November is a peak fishing time in Mississippi, with fish naturally entering a period of heavy feeding in advance of winter and the spring spawning season. […]

Freshwater Fishing

Pro’s Pointers