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  • The Woman Who Saved Mississippi Wildlife with Cathy Shropshire

    The Woman Who Saved Mississippi Wildlife with Cathy Shropshire
    2025/08/20
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Cathy Shropshire, who portrays Fannye Cook, the pioneering conservationist who spearheaded the creation of the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission nearly 100 years ago. Through her performance and firsthand research, Cathy brings to life the story of a woman whose passion for nature, education, and public outreach led to the establishment of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and laid the foundation for the modern MDWFP.

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    24 分
  • Native Mushrooms with Ole Miss Professor Dr. Jason Hoeksema

    Native Mushrooms with Ole Miss Professor Dr. Jason Hoeksema
    2025/08/13
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Dr. Jason Hoeksema, a biology professor at Ole Miss, to explore the fascinating world of wild mushrooms. They cover everything from edible species like chanterelles, morels, and lion’s mane, to the dangerous lookalikes that can make you or your dog sick. Dr. Hoeksema explains how mushrooms interact with forests, the difference between decomposers and mycorrhizal fungi, and why foraging can be both safe and rewarding with a little knowledge and care. If you’ve ever wondered what’s growing underfoot in Mississippi’s woods—or your backyard—this episode will change the way you look at mushrooms forever.

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    52 分
  • Scholastic Shooting in Mississippi with Gary Holcomb

    Scholastic Shooting in Mississippi with Gary Holcomb
    2025/08/06
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt is joined by Gary Holcomb, coordinator of the Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP). Gary shares his personal journey from a 10-year-old 4-H champion in Pontotoc to a 15-time state champion and coach at Mississippi State. He explains how MSSP has grown to include nearly 100 public, private, and club-based shooting teams across the state, teaching youth the fundamentals of shotgun sports. Gary also discusses the philosophy behind good shooting—how consistency, discipline, and process matter more than just pulling the trigger. Whether you're a parent, coach, or student, this episode offers a clear and compelling look at the impact of youth shooting sports in Mississippi.

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    29 分
  • Buying Hunting Land with Slade Priest | MS Outdoors Podcast

    Buying Hunting Land with Slade Priest | MS Outdoors Podcast
    2025/07/30
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt sits down with land agent and outdoor TV host Slade Priest, better known as The Hunting Land Man. Slade shares his journey from growing up in a land-and-timber family to building a life around hunting, land management, and conservation. They talk bowhunting, trail cameras, what to look for when buying hunting land, and how to manage property for better deer and turkey habitat. Slade also reflects on hunting with his children, helping clients build their own outdoor legacies, and why Mississippi will always be home.

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    32 分
  • Duck Season Kickoff with Logan Nevins - 2025 Ducks Unlimited Expo

    Duck Season Kickoff with Logan Nevins - 2025 Ducks Unlimited Expo
    2025/07/23
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt talks with Logan Nevins, national events coordinator with Ducks Unlimited, about the upcoming Ducks Unlimited Expo (DUX) in Memphis. Logan breaks down what visitors can expect from the three-day outdoor expo, including new gear, industry partners, and a $30,000 Polaris door prize. He also shares how he went from volunteering with DU as a student in Michigan to working full-time in event planning and conservation advocacy. They discuss duck hunting culture, volunteer passion, and why Mississippi plays such a key role in the waterfowl migration cycle.

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    23 分
  • Managing Ponds with Buford Lessley

    Managing Ponds with Buford Lessley
    2025/07/16
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt talks with Buford Lessley, a fisheries biologist with MDWFP. From invasive aquatic plants to electro fishing techniques, Buford shares what it takes to maintain healthy fisheries across Mississippi’s state lakes and private ponds. He explains how vegetation can both help and harm bass populations, why pond owners should fish more, and how programs like Clean, Drain, Dry help prevent the spread of invasive species. The episode is packed with practical advice for landowners, anglers, and anyone curious about fish management in Mississippi.

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    32 分
  • Hunting Bear and Panther in the Old South

    Hunting Bear and Panther in the Old South
    2025/07/09
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Jim McCafferty, attorney, author, and longtime outdoorsman, to explore the forgotten hunting traditions of Mississippi’s Delta and hill country. Jim shares the research behind his books on legendary bear hunters, 19th-century field trials, and tales of panthers that once roamed the South. The conversation moves between historic bear camps and quail fields to personal memories of growing up in Mississippi. It’s a reflective and richly detailed look at the characters and culture that shaped hunting in the Deep South.

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    58 分
  • Fishing Mississippi's Lakes with Greg Glotzbecker

    Fishing Mississippi's Lakes with Greg Glotzbecker
    2025/07/02
    In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Greg Glotzbecker, Fisheries Coordinator for MDWFP. Greg explains the unique dynamics of Mississippi’s oxbow lakes—how they’re formed, why they matter, and the challenges of managing sportfish in an unpredictable, flood-prone environment. He also discusses what the data tells us about the state’s fisheries, from tournament bass numbers to the impact of live sonar, and why some lakes consistently produce bigger fish. Whether you’re into crappie, bass, or catfish, this episode offers a data-driven and personal look at how Mississippi keeps its waters healthy and its anglers happy.

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    33 分