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Hoff targets waterfowl in the beaver ponds and shallow creeks around Enid.

Enid’s waterfowl options

January 1, 2013 John J. Woods

With some 21,000 acres of surface waters shining up into the faces of V-shaped flocks of waterfowl, one would think a huge reservoir like Enid Lake would be a duck destination. […]

Symmetrical racks are actually preferred by the majority of today’s hunters. For a buck to achieve such a rack, the main factors that dictate good antler growth are genetics, age and nutrition.

Head games – Defining a trophy deer is difficult

January 1, 2013 Tommy Kirkland

Every year scores of hunters harvest whitetails throughout the state. Each buck, in the eyes of the beholder, is truly a trophy – hosting a set of antlers that are individually unique. […]

FLOATSTAND

January 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

Add life-like motion to your spread with the FLOATSTAND, a floating platform designed to support your spinning wing decoy in a variety of water depths and hunting situations. […]

Cover: January 2013

January 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

Michael Palamone killed this huge Simpson County deer in November. […]

Chesapeake Retrievers are great tools for retrieving wounded and dying ducks from sloughs and creeks too deep to wade. They also cut down on lost ducks.

Foothills flyway — Hunting ducks in the Mississippi foothills

January 1, 2013 Michael O. Giles

All was silent in the predawn darkness, save the splashing of water from several expectant hunter’s waders. As they took positions around an old beaver slough and waited silently, a barred owl hooted out his early morning greeting and another day was dawning. […]

A view of Lester Stevenson’s duck hole from a blind near Decatur.

Habitat improvement is the key

January 1, 2013 Michael O. Giles

“We used to think and we were taught in forestry school that beavers were bad; however, over the years we’ve learned that it is a plus to have beavers and natural wetlands for recreational opportunities such as fishing and hunting,” Randy Pope said. “And it also adds value to your property if you ever want to sell or lease it.” […]

Pulsar Expert LRF Binocular

January 1, 2013 Mississippi Sportsman

Featuring a high 8x magnification, a rugged body construction and easy-to-use controls, the Pulsar Expert Laser Range Finder Binocular ensures you’ll get a brighter image which can be seen even in unfavorable weather. […]

An early Model 61 S&W .22 pocket pistol is shown here on top of a new Federal Form 4473. A transfer of a firearm from a licensed dealer to any recipient requires this form. The form is filled out, and the information on the recipient is called in on an FBI NICS check.

Registration not a fact of gun purchase

December 30, 2012 Gordon Hutchinson

In the last 30 days, I have fielded six questions from people who have either bought a gun from an individual, inherited a gun or were given a gun by someone. […]

There is still some rut activity going on in portions of the state, but hunters may need to rethink unsuccessful strategies.

Last-ditch efforts can pay dividends

December 29, 2012 John J. Woods

It’s panic time in the deer woods. The palms of the hands go damp like they did on prom night. A chill runs down the back causing shivers to ripple up and down the spine. […]

Good duck hunting that includes some mallards have been few and far between in the Mississippi Delta this year.

Duck numbers still down, but hope remains for better hunting

December 28, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Friday morning’s constant drizzle made their sunrise duck hunt a bit unpleasant, but brothers Jimmy and John Reed of Jackson welcomed the weather change. […]

Twelve-year-old Drew Hackney shot this 165-inch main-frame 8-point while hunting in the Mississippi Delta with his father, Greg Hackney, who is a Bassmaster Elite Series pro.

Elite Series angler, son team up to tag huge Mississippi Delta main-frame 8-point

December 27, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Hard to decide the No. 1 reason why this particular buck, a massive main-frame 8-point, means so much to B.A.S.S. Elite Series angler Greg Hackney of Gonzalez, La. […]

Allegations made against Tracy Laird and his 236 1/8-inch buck got so bad on the Internet in 2003 that he started wishing he hadn't shot it. The buck is still the No. 1 non-typical buck taken by bow in Mississippi.

Internet brings out idiocy in jealous hunters

December 26, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Never ceases to amaze me how cruel people can be, especially those who are jealous of the accomplishments of others. […]