Deer Hunting
Thoughts on food plot preparation
By the time this article appears in the December issue, the whitetail prerut should be in full swing here in the Gulf Coastal South. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer of the Year
Small plot produces big buck
Most trophy deer stories include a history between the buck and the fortunate hunter.
That is not the case with Billy Fowler and the big 11-point he killed Nov. 24 on his own property near Lambert in Quitman County. […]
Deer of the Year
Ophthalmologist sights in big 183-inch Warren County buck
Dr. Jeffrey Lusk is one year away from joining his dad and brother in their Shreveport, La., ophthalmology clinic, but his training in Dallas has kept him away from his hunting club all season long. […]
Deer of the Year
Wife, mom takes family’s trophy buck
Stephanie McGarrh faced a big dilemma on Nov. 13, whether or not to shoot the big buck that appeared out of a thicket 25 yards away and was walking right at her tree stand. […]
Deer Hunting
Venison taco bites
If you like tacos, give this a try. The great taste of lean venison in this venison taco bites recipes is a great party treat. […]
Deer of the Year
Dad’s text tip leads to son’s Hinds County trophy
Ridgeland’s Dustin Venable has his dad, Roger, to thank for his love of hunting, especially chasing white-tailed bucks. […]
Deer of the Year
Tradition provides Carbone trophy
Thomas Carbone is glad his family stayed true to its Thanksgiving tradition — big dinner at the family home in Slidell, La., followed by naps, football and … […]
Deer of the Year
Last day in college produces Choctaw County trophy
It is a day that Matthew Barr will never forget, and the 11-point trophy buck he killed on Dec. 3 was just a bonus. […]
Deer of the Year
Son ends 12-year pursuit with 20-point DeSoto County brute
When deer hunters tell their trophy tales, like Jessie Ford and his 20-point killed recently in DeSoto County, they talk about the weeks, maybe months or even a season that went into taking their big buck. […]
Deer of the Year
Grandfather’s tip leads to Clay County trophy deer
Colby Latham of West Point had something better than game cameras to help him find and locate a trophy buck in Clay County — his grandfather’s keen eye. […]
Deer of the Year
Against doctor’s advice, Harrell gets 11-point trophy
Back in mid October, one month and one day before a treasured gun hunting opportunity at Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Dave Harrell underwent highly invasive neck surgery to repair a disc issue. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer breeding begins to peak this month
The rut drives wary bucks out of hiding, providing hunters with the best opportunity of the season to catch mature deer roaming about during shooting hours. […]