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By Travel Tunica on Friday June 16, 2023
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Who doesn’t love a new adventure? Imagine standing aboard a boat as it idles in open water. You’re probably picturing a rod and reel in your hand, right? Instead, you raise your bow and arrow, pointing it toward a massive fish that happens to be swimming close to the surface. With the precision and intensity of a big game hunter, you time your shot perfectly. Wait—a shot?! Not a “catch?” This is a day in the life of a Bowfisher, and this exhilarating, fast-paced fishing experience can now be found in Tunica.
What is Bowfishing?
Bowfishing is an outdoorsman’s dream, a hybrid sport that combines the thrills and skills of both fishing and hunting. The arrow shot from your bow is attached to a fishing line, so retrieving your fish after hitting your target is much like reeling in a fish that you might’ve hooked with a rod and reel. Fish are much more approachable than big game such as deer, allowing you the freedom to obtain a close shot. You can also shoot frequently, increasing your chances of success.
Primitive versions of this sport date back thousands of years when ancient societies tied ropes to single arrows and fished from canoes. In early American history, laws were put in place to prohibit bowfishing over concerns related to lights and noise disturbing citizens at night, as well as the overfishing of game fish. In the early 20th century, however, the technology improved to a point where states allowed bowfishing to resume. Today, bowfishing is most popular in both freshwater and saltwater areas of Southern states, although you can find bowfishing opportunities across the country.
Try Bowfishing in Tunica
Are you ready to become Mississippi’s newest archer-angler? If so, Arrow-In Addiction Bowfishing is the premier guide service for all of North Mississippi and Memphis. Visitors to Tunica will love the close proximity to Arkabutla Lake and Tunica Cutoff, where Arrow-In Addiction offers both day and night fishing trips that last from four to ten hours. Guide Joe Williams provides all the gear you need to catch carp, gar, buffalo, and the occasional bowfin. More experienced archer-anglers will love trips to Tunica Cutoff, where aerial bowfishing trips provide the unique challenge of shooting jumping silver carp.
The only thing you need to bring is a Mississippi freshwater fishing license, which can be purchased here.
Other Fishing and Hunting Opportunities
Beyond bowfishing, Tunica tourists should know that there are plentiful fishing and hunting trips available nearby. Arkabutla Lake is one of the best fishing lakes in the Southeast. Anglers appreciate the excess of white and largemouth bass, as well as several different species of catfish. It has also been recognized as one of the top five crappie fishing lakes in the country, meaning a trip here almost guarantees some success (and a fishing tale or two). Tunica Cutoff is also a great place for traditional fishing, attracting bream and crappie anglers from all over the region.
Are you wanting to hunt waterfowl instead? Tunica hosts some of the best duck and goose hunting in the entire South. Goose hunting can be had beginning on September 1st, while opening day of duck hunting season is November 24th. Get a jump on planning that guys’ trip now, and check out all of the amazing hunts near Tunica.
Mississippi Flyway Beaver Dam Hunting Services delivers premier duck hunts and onsite accommodations while still being close to all the Tunica attractions. Book early—they host hunters from across the country.
Take a guided duck trip into the Mississippi Delta with Delta Duck Hunts, a unique experience that begins with an early breakfast at the Blue and White Restaurant and ends with a successful duck hunt on private lands.
Weaver’s Waterfowl is an ideal option for fully guided fall waterfowl trips and spring snow goose conservation hunts. No matter the season, Weaver’s provides a quality outing and quite a memorable experience.
Plan Your Outdoor Adventure Today
With world-class fishing and hunting, as well as unmatched accommodations, amenities, and gaming galore, a trip to Tunica is a unique blend of outdoor adventure and indoor excitement. Book your hunts and plan your trip to Tunica today!