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Shoot or Don’t Shoot
Patiently you wait, enduring the cold conditions. Finally the woodland silence is broken by the slight rustling of withered leaves as the game you’ve been pursuing makes its presence known. […]
Hunting
Deer Hunting
The .444 Marlin
A few deer seasons ago when the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks expanded the permitted weapons category for use of special centerfire rifles and calibers during the primitive weapons seasons, the whole world of primitive hunting in Mississippi was turned upside down. […]
Deer Hunting
Pile Driv’r
Rather than just throwing your feed or minerals on the ground, the Pile Driv’r Auger Feeder System from Wildgame Innovations holds and delivers supplemental feed at certain scheduled times throughout the day. […]
Deer Hunting
Calm before the storm — Deer hunting tips for the prerut
Before bucks go stark-raving mad with lust is a great time to put some meat in the freezer. Here’s how to ambush deer during the prerut. […]
Hunting
Barnett RAZR
The Barnett RAZR is light weight, smooth and has the stability and balance that shooters want in a crossbow. Features include Crosswire premium crossbow strings, Barnett’s proprietary Carbonlite Riser Technology and a redesigned quiver that offers easy arrow access and protects broadheads from damage when not in use. […]
Hunting
The Triple Threat
The Triple Threat from Frostie Bottom Treestands is adjustable up to 90 degrees side to side and up to 45 degrees up and down. […]
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Strings, Bolts and Barrels — Choosing the right hunting weapon
Mississippi is one of the best places in the country to deer hunt. Our seasons are long, from October through February, our bag limits liberal with five does and three bucks. We have nearly two million acres of public hunting lands including 51 state wildlife management areas, seven national forests and 11 National Wildlife Refuges. […]
Hunting
Tyrolean Loden Hunting Cap
Gaston J. Glock is offering a Tyrolean Loden Hunting Cap that is naturally breathable and helps to regulate body temperature to keep the wearer warm and sheltered from the cold. […]
Deer Hunting
Correction: Early primitive weapons dates incorrect in November issue
The list of 2013-14 deer season dates on page 9 of the November issue of Mississippi Sportsman included incorrect dates for the early primitive weapons season. […]
Hunting
Varmint hunting (Deep South style)
I don’t know why we were never arrested.
Growing up in the Deep South years ago, if you liked to shoot, you had lots of opportunities. It was a more rural culture then, the city dwellers frequently being the first generation off the farm. […]
Hunting
New adhesive product can provide quick repairs in the field to almost anything
Vettec’s SG-20 is a new product marketed as a quick fix for leaky waders and hip boots, but we discovered rather quickly that it works on more than those two problems – and heavier ones at that. […]
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Small game seasons hit full speed
Tommy Wilson of Biloxi packed a few extra articles in his truck Friday afternoon before heading to his small hunting camp in Stone County for the weekend. […]