Deer Hunting

Vote now in monthly Trail Cam Contest

Voting began this morning in the September edition of the Trail Cam Contest, with user determining who walks away with the monthly Sportsman Gear prize package.

“We had some great trail-cam photos submitted in September, and the decision of which four to place in the monthly voting session was difficult,” MississippiSportsman.com’s Andy Crawford said. “But there are some really neat shots for our users to choose from in deciding the winner.” […]

Deer Hunting

A 2011-12 guide to Mississippi’s public land deer hunting

There are many reasons to hunt public land in Mississippi. First and foremost, it should be because the hunting is very good, no matter if you are a trophy hunter or just hoping to put some meat in the freezer. As leased land becomes more expensive and the economy remains sluggish, economics is becoming another contributing factor.

When I first hunted Kings Flat Hunting Club back in the 1970s, annual dues (to cover the lease and utilities) were $200 and a running deer dog. Today, the club requires members to pony up over $1,000 each, and dog hunting is not permitted. […]

Breaking News

Big-buck photo, video contests begin!

With deer season under way, there’s no better way to track your season than to post photos of your kills on the MS-Sportsman.com Big Buck photo and video contests.

Both contests, are free to all MS-Sportsman.com user and run from Oct. 1 through the end of deer season, provide users with opportunities to brag about their kills while competing for great prizes. […]

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Little Sure Shot

Chesnee Wallace stalked silently yet deliberately on her way to a tree stand in a secluded area of Newton County in search of a nice buck. Wallace had joined a group of friends on the hunt, but preferred hunting alone on her stand. […]

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Here, There and Everywhere

For most deer hunters these days, the term “deer stand” conjures up images of a nice and cozy box stand situated on the edge of a lush, green food plot. And while these shooting houses can be effective in taking a trophy whitetail, not all hunters (especially many of the old-timers) see them in a very favorable light. […]

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Making the Grade

There are many reasons to hunt public land in Mississippi. First and foremost, it should be because the hunting is very good, no matter if you are a trophy hunter or just hoping to put some meat in the freezer. As leased land becomes more expensive and the economy remains sluggish, economics is becoming another contributing factor. […]