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Trophies on a String
Will Rives cut his teeth hunting with his father, hitting the woods when he was 6 years old and killing his first deer with a bow on Oct. 25, 1985 — when he was 11. […]
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Poacher Proof
As a landowner or leaseholder, you have the right to the peaceful enjoyment of your property. You have worked hard on your land and you have the right to invite or keep out anyone you wish, within the limits of the law. […]
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Stressed Out
Jimmy Nolen’s stalking slowed to a crawl as he encountered a massive buck rub on the trunk of a large tree. The scrape situated just below the overhanging limbs was so hot it was almost smoking, so Nolen eased his way toward his hunting spot. He quickly climbed up into the stand overlooking a hardwood bottom, and silently scanned the woods for any sign of a deer. […]
Deer Hunting
What are deer doing in mid summer?
Just exactly what are whitetails doing this time of year? I presented Chad Dacus, statewide deer program coordinator with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, with this very question, and here is his biological perspective of what deer in the Magnolia State are up to during the miserably hot months of July and August. […]
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Water Torture: Flooding leaves question mark on Delta deer hunting
With record-breaking flood levels along the mighty Mississippi from Tunica to Natchez, outdoorsmen and wildlife fans were left wondering if the Delta’s deer would survive. […]
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What crossbow is right for you?
Choosing the right crossbow can be a daunting task, especially for those who making their first foray in to the weapons. Let’s face it: There’s a ton of options, and everybody says that their crossbow is the best.
In desperation, many potential crossbow hunters grasp at straws and buy the cheapest, the fastest or just the prettiest crossbow. When someone buys using these criteria to guide them there are two possible outcomes.
Either they are very lucky, or they are doomed to disappointment. […]
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Free deer management seminar to be held in Lumberton
A free deer management seminar is slated for Thursday (June 30) at the Ben Barrett Lamar County Community Center in Lumberton, and will feature a partnership between the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and the Coastal Plains Branch of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA).
The seminar will begin at 6 p.m. […]
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Water Torture
With record-breaking flood levels along the mighty Mississippi from Tunica to Natchez, outdoorsmen and wildlife fans were left wondering if the Delta’s deer would survive. Did the deer losses number in the hundreds, or maybe in the thousands? Will the surviving deer starve? And how long will it take them to starve? Would there be any deer left in the Mississippi Delta? Would their numbers ever rebound to allow hunting again? How long would it take for the population to rebound, if it ever does? […]
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From Virgin Land to Hunting Haven
If you dream hard enough, you can make anything happen. That is if you are willing to work for it. […]
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Never Too Early
When it comes to hunting whitetails with stick and string, Jimmy Cassell of Port Gibson takes this challenging sport quite seriously. While most archers consider it an achievement to harvest any legal buck, Cassell sets his standards much higher. In fact, he has passed up more 140+-class whitetails than most hunters ever encounter in a lifetime. His bowhunting success is evident by the numerous trophy bucks that adorn the walls of his Claiborne County home. […]
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Fawns should be left alone
The beginning of summer marks the appearance of white-tailed deer fawns throughout Mississippi, and the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is asking people to leave these young deer alone.
“In late June we begin receiving many calls and reports that someone has found a fawn,” MDWFP Deer Program Biologist William T. McKinley said. “We always tell people the same thing, ‘Leave the fawns alone.’” […]
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Sample the soil for better food plots
Wayne Boshart of the Mississippi State Extensive Service and Interim County Director for Leake County says soil samples are essential for maximum production. […]