Unforgettable Mississippi hunting and fishing tales

The curated articles highlight memorable moments from hunting and fishing adventures in Mississippi, pointing out the region’s endless surprises and the thrill that comes with every successful catch. Biloxi emerges as a prime fishing spot for red snapper due to its unique position along the Gulf Coast. Local anglers enjoy inshore and offshore fishing possibilities, contributing to its popularity. Jacob Mosco recounts a hunting victory aided by Hurricane Francine, where delayed crop harvests shifted his focus to hunting, landing him a notable buck in velvet. In a challenging winter, Susannah Stewart seizes the opportunity to take down a long-anticipated, elusive buck after a strategic 300-yard shot.

Meanwhile, the coast’s waters become the scene of a massive search operation by the Coast Guard, illustrating the unpredictability and risks involved in Mississippi’s outdoor pursuits. These shared stories underscore the mix of skill, patience, and sometimes fate that define the region’s hunting and fishing experiences.

Red snapper caught off the Mississippi Coast By Tim Isbell

NO. 1: THIS MS COAST CITY NAMED ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS ON THE GULF COAST TO FISH FOR RED SNAPPER

Red snapper season is underway and you don’t have to travel far for a good catch. See which MS Coast town was pegged as one of the best places to fish and see the other seven places who made the cut. | Published May 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mona Moore

Jacob Mosco of Cleveland had an unusual chance to hunt due to Hurricane Francine and it produced a giant buck in full velvet.

NO. 2: MISSISSIPPI HUNTER BAG A TROPHY BUCK IN VELVET. PATIENCE & HURRICANE FRANCINE HELPED HIM

‘I thought I was about to black out I was so nervous. He was right out from under me. It was 10 yards at the most.’ | Published October 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Brian Broom

Susannah Stewart of Raymond harvested this 140-class buck after she, and other members of her family, hunted him for three seasons.

NO. 3: ONE FAMILY’S YEARS OF CHASING ENDS WHEN MS HUNTER BAGS INCREDIBLE BUCK WITH 300-YARD SHOT

Despite miserable weather, Raymond hunter harvests 140-class buck. | Published January 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brian Broom

Glace Rone of Kosciusko bagged this rare turkey on March 15, 2025.

NO. 4: MISSISSIPPI HUNTER BEATS THE ODDS TO BAG TURKEY SO RARE ‘THERE’S NO EXACT NUMBERS’

‘It’s like hunting a unicorn,’ Kosciusko hunter said of the incredible gobbler he harvested. | Published March 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brian Broom

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