Deer Hunting
Late-season reflections
As we go into 2017, most of us have had the good fortune of sitting quietly alone multiple times this season in the Deep South winter woods. […]
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On the rut track
Well, it is now December here in the Deep South, and as far as patterning mature bucks this is the time when the rubber meets the road. […]
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Buck indicators
Since deer are to a great degree edge dwellers and edge users, the benefits of “edge” to hunters and trail camera users can be very good. […]
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Get out and scout
When it comes to early season scouting for bucks with trail cameras, monitoring rubs and rub lines can be a very effective technique. […]
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Pre-season scouting plans
If you are reading this, you obviously survived the long, hot summer — even though the heat and humidity will still linger into September. […]
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Have your sights set on a buck before the season even starts
If your goal is to bag a trophy buck, you will first need to know if a worthy buck is actually using your property. […]
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The summer doldrums
If you are a deer hunting that wants to maximize your chances for success this fall and winter, this is the time of year to get busy. […]
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Timber vs. wildlife – Management is the key to success
Timber and wildlife are renewable resources — one a potential source of income and the other a great source of annual enjoyment. […]
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TSI, anyone? Timber stand improvement helps create quality deer habitat
Given the correct forester prescription, you can have improved cover and natural forage in conjunction with higher ultimate timber yields. […]
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Mississippi is No. 1 state for whitetail deer hunting
Well, finally we have some very good — if not totally surprising — news about Mississippi being anointed as No. 1.
Yep, we’re numero uno in something that many of us care a great deal about. […]
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The rest of the story – Improving deer hunting for all
Toward the end of last month’s installment of Happy Trails I began to opine and brag a little about the evolution of deer hunting in Mississippi during my 45-year tenure as a deer hunter, and about how much positive progress has been made over the past 10 or 15 years. […]
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Thoughts from the deer stand
As I collected my thoughts for this month’s installment of Happy Trails, the deer season had transitioned into its final phase. […]