Deer of the Year
Madison County youth kills freakish 15-point
The descriptions of the buck taken by Will Clay, 14, on the opening day of youth season on Nov. 5 have varied.
“Pineapple rack,” his taxidermist said. […]
Year: 2011
Deer Hunting
Leave the ATV behind
Let’s face it: Most of us hunters have become lazy. We think we’re walking a long way if we park our ATVs more than 100 yards from our stands. […]
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Spotted seatrout seminar to be held in Biloxi
Speckled trout management and fishing tips are two of the topics on the schedule of a free speckled trout seminar to be held Nov. 17 in Biloxi, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today. […]
Deer of the Year
Big Claiborne County 8-point arrowed
Doug Atkins will remember Nov. 5 for more than the big LSU-Alabama football showdown. In fact, his celebration began an hour before that game even kicked off when he arrowed the biggest 8-point of his life.
“I’m that guy who’s hunted for 23 years and never pulled the trigger on a deer like that,” Atkins said. […]
Deer Hunting
Jefferson County club drops deer-hunting rules for kids, grandkid
If the sport of hunting dies from lack of participation by today’s youth, it won’t be because of the Last Chance Hunting Club. […]
Featured Story
Need an extra hand? iPilot to the rescue
Advancements in technology continue to make fishing easier for anglers willing to give the latest technology a try. One of the many applications designed into the new wireless GPS trolling system for Minn Kota trolling motors is a feature called “Spot Lock.” […]
Deer Hunting
Jefferson County hunting club drops rules for kids, grandkids
If the sport of hunting dies from lack of participation by today’s youth, it won’t be because of the Last Chance Hunting Club because the club host kids and grandkids for the annual youth weekend at their Jefferson County lease.
And members go overboard to make the kids the center of attention. […]
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Artificial reef formed off Mississippi Coast
An artificial reef recently was placed 23 miles off the Mississippi coast in 85 feet to enhance fishing in the popular Fish Haven 13 area, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today (Nov. 2).
The reef, composed of three structures, was made possible because of a partnership between MDMR and NASA’s Stennis Space Center, the agency said. […]
Deer Hunting
Monthly contest winners announced
Winners in three the Nikon Big Buck Photo, Trail Cam and Deer Video contests have been selected, with each winner earning a great Sportsman Gear package. […]
Events & Announcements
Free shorebird expedition to Grand Bay Reserve offered
A free expedition to Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve near Moss Point is being offered on Nov. 12, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today (Nov. 3).
The tour, which begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m., will feature ornithologists who will discuss overwintering waterfowl, wading birds and other shorebirds, the MDMR said. […]
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MDWFP announces prescribed-burning program for private lands
Landowners wishing to take their wildlife management to another level can learn more about how prescribed burning can help achieve their goals by taking advantage of a new Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks program, the agency announced recently. […]
Deer Hunting
Low-power scope setting best for Bogue Chitto
Because hunting the ground floor of the Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge can put you face to face with deer or hogs, it’s important to consider a few small details that can put the odds of a close encounter more in your favor. […]