Deer of the Year
Pearson’s patience produces palmated trophy
Ben Pearson had only killed two bucks in his life, and it had been four years since he’d shot his last one, a 120-inch 11-point, with a bow.
Hunting
Deer Hunting
Map out the deer rut
It is finally here! Just like when we were kids, the wait for Christmas seemed like an eternity. So it is for me, and, I am certain, all other serious diehard deer hunters. […]
Deer Hunting
Hoyt takes a big step
Hoyt Archery’s 2018 flagship hunting bows are the most innovative to come from the Salt Lake City-based manufacturer in many years. Hoyt has redesigned their bows from the ground up, giving them a much-needed overhaul — and adding a lot of new technology. […]
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Deer got you down? Be proactive.
December is here, and you’ve caught yourself sitting in the same old stand, watching the same old food plot grow. If the season isn’t going as you had hoped, perhaps it’s time to become proactive about deer hunting. […]
Ducks
Early season Mississippi Ducks: Take ‘em or leave ‘em?
Duck hunters have two basic, different philosophies on how to handle early arriving waterfowl in December, before the main migration finally reaches Mississippi. […]
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Trophies, the Tunica way
The saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” is a perfect fit for Mississippi deer hunters. […]
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Cover: December 2017
Mississippi’s lengthy north-south geography means the rut progresses across the state over roughly the next 60 days. It’s magic time in the deer woods — maybe you’ll finally knock down that big buck you’ve been dreaming of. […]
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Be there or be square – Tips for hunting Mississippi bucks in the rut
When it comes to harvesting mature bucks, some hunters always seem to be in the right spot at the right time, perhaps because they possess the right mix of luck and skill.
Field Notes
DIY duck blind dog stand
A little time spent with a saw and basic lumber supplies can get you a duck blind dog stand for a fraction of the cost. […]
Columns
Try to educate your eyes
Preparation and repetition is the key when the deer hunter is making a quick decision about whether a buck is legal or fully mature. […]
Deer of the Year
Carothers sticks 180-inch typical 14 point
Here’s what you need to know statistically about the 180-inch (green, gross) buck Zac Carothers shot with a bow Sunday in Coahoma County. […]
Deer Hunting
Mapping Mississippi’s breeding period
For more than 20 years, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has conducted deer health checks across the state to establish quite a database. […]