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Lethal

August 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

Lethal has just produced a game changer in scent elimination technology by creating a product that every hunter has demanded for years, a scent free bug spray. […]

You can use lists to remember which stands might need some attention before the season’s opening day.

Create fall hunting ‘do’ lists

August 1, 2015 John J. Woods

I got a good laugh today. Deer-hunting camp partner Andy Dulaney of Raymond called to talk about getting ready for deer season this fall at our Holmes County property. […]

Gerald Moore of Madison is an experienced deer hunter, but elected to try a crossbow this past season.

Going horizontal — Tips for crossbow hunting

August 1, 2015 John J. Woods

Whatever you want to make of the crossbow trend, it is growing fast.

Reminds me of a decade ago when it seemed all of sudden that women were taking up deer hunting for the first time, and I noticed a definite increase in the numbers of young ladies attending hunter education classes I was teaching. […]

Once decomposition sets in or predators such as coyotes scavenge the carcass, then determining the cause of death by observation is near impossible. However, if other deer in the area have died, then usually it indicates that EHD could be the culprit.

The Deer plague — What about epizootic hemorrhagic disease?

August 1, 2015 Tommy Kirkland

Despite the seriousness and spread of CWD, there remains one fatal disease that continues to wallop whitetails along with affecting the men and women who hunt them. Though it is predominantly an issue in the South, it can loom North — devastating herds of whitetails… […]

Cover: August 2015

August 1, 2015 Mississippi Sportsman

It’s time for camp work days and ensuring you’re set for the fall hunting season, which is fast approaching. […]

Mississippi's public Wildlife Management Areas offer some excellent deer opportunities, but some are limited to draw hunts. The application process for those begins on Monday Aug. 3 and ends Aug. 31 at mdwfp.com

Begin applying for WMA draw hunts Monday

July 31, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Even though the first deer hunting opportunities don’t start until Oct. 1, the time to start the process for drawing for the best public land opportunities is August. […]

This 255-pound, 125-inch 8-point was taken in the spillway area of Barnett Reservoir last November.

Rez draw hunt process begins Friday

July 30, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday (July 31) for the third year of archery deer hunts on two areas of the Barnett Reservoir project, and hunters have more to draw for, according to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. […]

Donnie Gilmore put down this 12-point buck during a very successful hunt on Jan. 9 in Calhoun County.

29th Extravaganza opens Friday

July 30, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

OK, so it’s like an oven outside, and has been for weeks, seemingly with it set on “high” during the day and “hold warm” at night. On the news, they talk about record days of 95-plus and 100-plus, and kick around heat indexes of 110 and up. […]

Many Mississippi outdoorsmen tell tales of panther encounters.

Panthers: Are they for real?

July 20, 2015 Bill Garbo

I always enjoy a good, spirited discussion about an interesting topic, and how much more interesting and controversial could a discussion be than one centered around the existence of large cats — panthers, mountain lions or maybe you prefer to call them cougars — in Mississippi and its neighboring states? […]

Now is the time to start practicing for bow season.

Time to tune up for bow season

July 17, 2015 Dan Kibler

With archery season a couple of calendar pages away, there’s no better time to get your bow out and begin to get ready and practice. […]

Jaguars are the only known large cat species in North America to exhibit melanism, which produces black skin.

More on ‘black panthers’

July 15, 2015 Louisiana Sportsman

While reports of “black panther” sightings have persisted for years, there is no scientific evidence that such coloration exists in mountain lions.

In fact, most biologists dismiss the possibility. […]

It’s important to choose high-quality foods for your plot that deer love, and protein is obviously beneficial to antler growth.

Plots: Consider all factors or pay a price

July 15, 2015 John J. Woods

Sometimes ideas that sound pretty good don’t work out. What is it they say about “the best laid plans of mice and men?” […]