Deer Hunting
Late can be great for Mississippi deer hunters
Have you gone through a season when everything that could go wrong did, when it seemed that every hunter you know has harvested a buck but yourself. […]
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A crossbow built for supreme accuracy
A little over a year ago, I heard rumblings that Matt McPherson and his engineers at Mission Crossbows were working on a revolutionary new crossbow design that would raise the bar for the entire industry. […]
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Crosspoint Waterproof Crew Socks
The idea of waterproof, yet breathable socks sounds like an oxymoron, but thanks to the people at Showers Pass, they’re actually a reality. […]
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One-Tie Reusable tie straps
One-Tie reusable tie straps take the traditional plastic zip-tie strip to a new level, and that’s great for outdoorsmen who need a way to tie down or tie up gear when a zip-tie or bungee cord just doesn’t get the job done. […]
Deer Hunting
Hunter’s Harvest goal within reach
Paul Davis, the director of the Hunter’s Harvest program for the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, feels like the preseason goal of 25,000 pounds of venison donations to feed the state’s needy is within reach. […]
Deer Hunting
Next up for deer: Still season starts Saturday
Mississippi’s gun season on deer hasn’t quite reached the halfway point, and, while there’s plenty of opportunity remaining to score a trophy or fill a freezer, there’s a change in seasons coming Saturday. […]
Deer Hunting
Homemade scent bombs have advantages
A great homemade “scent bomb” to distribute doe-in-heat or other attractant scents around your deer stand is as simple as a pill bottle from your local pharmacy or an empty film canister. […]
Deer Hunting
Judging on the hoof
Learning to distinguish body features that classify a deer at its maximum potential is much more reliable than simply judging by its rack. […]
Deer Hunting
Tunica Farm Supply’s Big Buck Contest
Tunica Farm Supply’s Big Buck Contest kicked off at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, and by the time you read this, it might be too late to sign up for this year’s conest.
Deer Hunting
Controlling predators part of deer management
While hunters can be quick to blame overharvest for declining deer numbers, man isn’t the only predator that’s taking a toll on deer in Mississippi and across the Southeast. Two other animals that either compete for or directly prey upon deer are coyotes and wild hogs. […]
Deer of the Year
Giant 8 taken in Pearl River County
Matt Powe’s buck is a sure-enough trophy for Pearl River County in Southeast Mississippi. […]
Deer of the Year
Tenth-grader drops monster buck
Camden Lott eased towards his stand in full stealth mode while searching for an unseen buck. Lott had hunted on this land many times before, usually with his grandaddy, James Homer Massey. […]