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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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. […]
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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. […]
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. […]
Deer Hunting
Three bow pros’ top tips
If Robin Hood only had known what Mississippi’s Will Primos, Preston Pittman and Ronnie Strickland know, he could have fed fresh venison to all the peasants of Nottingham. […]
Deer of the Year
Flora farmer arrows Madison County 14-point
John White had been watching a trio of bucks during late summer on the farm on which he lives, but one of the deer stood out from the rest. […]
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Youth archery program sparks outdoor interests
Promoting archery as a physical-education activity in schools has become one Mississippi man’s mission. […]
Events & Announcements
November issue to begin hitting mailboxes next week
Mississippi Sportsman’s staff sent the November issue to the printer yesterday (Oct. 18). Subscribers can begin looking for it in their mailboxes on Monday (Oct. 24). […]
Bass Fishing
Small changes produce more Senko bites
Sometimes, fish just need a little something different to push them over the edge. With plastics, a change in color can be just the thing. Several manufacturers like Yamamoto offer worms with chartreuse tips, but dipping tails in dyes like Spike It enables anglers to alter any of their colors with a simple dunk. […]
Deer of the Year
Giles Island monster buck video released
The entire hunt during which Giles Island Hunting Club’s Jimmy Riley arrowed a 180-inch buck on Oct. 1 was filmed for inclusion in a national cable show, but that video won’t be available for months.
So MS-Sportsman.com sat down with Riley and asked him to talk about the hunt – while showing off the rack that green scored 180 6/8 inches Pope & Young. […]