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Shot placement should be a bowhunter’s No. 1 concern
The best equipment in the world pales in comparison to a bowhunter’s ability to pick his shot for the best result. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer Hunting
Make scents during Mississippi’s deer rut
When does are ready to breed, adding deer scents to your hunting arsenal might help a big buck make a fatal mistake this season. […]
Deer Hunting
Pay attention to changes in Mississippi deer seasons
While deer hunting is legal throughout December, hunters need to remember that there are several season changes during the month. […]
Deer Hunting
Gotta love Mississippi’s rut; whitetail bucks sure do
Even the oldest, wiliest and most-stubborn bucks can’t help themselves when it’s time to procreate. It is the rut when they are the most vulnerable. […]
Deer Hunting
It’s here: Gun season opens Saturday for deer
For many Mississippians, one of the biggest days on the calendar comes Nov. 23 when the regular deer season — with guns and dogs — opens statewide. […]
Deer of the Year
Natchez WMA draw hunt produces great buck
Kenneth Wallace of Lincoln County harvested a 220-pound bruiser buck on a four day archery draw hunt at Natchez State Park WMA. […]
Deer Hunting
Judge a buck’s age by his body
The key component of trophy deer management is age; hunters need to learn to age bucks on the hoof in order to truly make harvest decisions. […]
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The art of reading sign
Reading sign is as old as hunting. Sign is simply the evidence that game animals and birds leave on the landscape that shows they’ve been around. […]
Deer Hunting
Mushrooms: Prime deer food
Mushrooms are one of the most-overlooked deer foods available during just about every month, including fall and the approaching winter. […]
Deer Hunting
Find the food — Find the deer
Mississippi hunters are witnessing the feeding patterns of whitetails changing with the rut approaching. Deer are starting to go after acorns. […]
Deer Hunting
Youth season opens Nov. 9
Mississippi deer hunters of all ages will soon have more opportunities opening, but it’s the youngsters who get the first shot, at least with a gun. […]
Deer of the Year
Carter goes old school on Stone County trophy
Kyle Carter took this tall and thick trophy buck on the afternoon of Oct. 23 in Stone County on public land at the Desoto National Forest. […]