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Catch winter crappie when the water is down

Finding winter crappie may be only half the problem for fishermen. Getting to them on lakes where the water is drawn down can be equally difficult. […]

Mississippi pre-rut is here

The rut is right around the corner for Mississippi whitetail deer hunters — the most anticipated time for hunters to get the chance at bagging the biggest bucks. […]

Flowood hunter grunts in big Rankin County buck

William Dearman of Flowood used a grunt call to bring in a giant buck he had been getting trail-camera photos of since January. […]

Crappie catchability

Mississippi lakes and reservoirs are home to black and white crappie, and there are a few naturally produced hybrids swimming in their midst. […]

Unlocking the Mississippi duck code

Hunters who plan on killing limits of ducks this year still have a lot of work in front of them to make sure they are in the right place at the right time. […]

December full of hunting opportunities for Mississippi sportsmen

While deer and duck seasons occupy most of the spotlight in Mississippi, all kinds of hunting seasons are open in Mississippi in December. […]

Internet scouting for Nuttall oak trees

Before Joshua Chauvin takes any trips to new areas, he always studies maps for potential hunting locations. This article focuses on Nuttall oak trees. […]
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Mississippi duck hunters count on cold weather

Mississippi duck hunters are cautiously optimistic about the 2019-20 season. The best duck hunting cranks up after cold weather moves waterfowl down. […]
December full of hunting opportunities for Mississippi sportsmen
Unlocking the Mississippi duck code

Greg Hackney’s swim jig fishing tips

It’s no secret that Greg Hackney loves to fish with a jig. In this video, he breaks down his tactics for fishing a swim jig. […]

Lures and techniques for December on Pickwick Lake

Bass will be feeding heavily to prepare for the colder temperatures at Pickwick Lake, and the Alabama Rig seems to produce more bass in cooler water. […]

Catch winter crappie when the water is down

Finding winter crappie may be only half the problem for fishermen. Getting to them on lakes where the water is drawn down can be equally difficult. […]

Don’t forget fishing in December

Around Mississippi, plenty of lakes and rivers offer December fishermen plenty of hot action in cold weather. Here are 10 spots to try. […]

Crappie catchability

Mississippi lakes and reservoirs are home to black and white crappie, and there are a few naturally produced hybrids swimming in their midst. […]

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. […]

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