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This sway-backed, fat-belied buck is literally showing his age; he’s an old one.

Judge a buck’s age by his body

November 14, 2019 Jeff Burleson

The key component of trophy deer management is age; hunters need to learn to age bucks on the hoof in order to truly make harvest decisions. […]

Finding deer sign like this big buck rub is a boots-on-the-ground deal; no amount of technology can substitute.

The art of reading sign

November 14, 2019 David Moreland

Reading sign is as old as hunting. Sign is simply the evidence that game animals and birds leave on the landscape that shows they’ve been around. […]

Mushrooms: Prime deer food

November 14, 2019 Jeff Burleson

Mushrooms are one of the most-overlooked deer foods available during just about every month, including fall and the approaching winter. […]

Greenfields on the edge of wood lots may see lots of deer activity as the season progresses.

Find the food — Find the deer

November 12, 2019 Andy Douglas

Mississippi hunters are witnessing the feeding patterns of whitetails changing with the rut approaching. Deer are starting to go after acorns. […]

The deer hunting emphasis will be on youngsters this weekend as the statewide youth season opens Saturday.

Youth season opens Nov. 9

November 8, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi deer hunters of all ages will soon have more opportunities opening, but it’s the youngsters who get the first shot, at least with a gun. […]

Make your home in a big buck’s home range this season

November 1, 2019 David Hawkins

If hunters want to be successful this season, they need to find a whitetail buck’s home range and core area. Here are some helpful tips. […]

Understand why, where bucks rub their antlers

November 1, 2019 Rick Small

Rubs, the marks that whitetail bucks leave on trees, are means of communication and have several meanings to all deer, […]

Big & J’s “To Die For” Deer Attractant

November 1, 2019 Mississippi Sportsman

If you think the sweet smell of golden niblets can draw deer in from long distances, step aside for Big&J’s new “To Die For” deer attractant. […]

Remember changes to deer bag limits

October 29, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

Mississippi hunters in most areas will have more opportunities to take deer this season, thanks to some changes in regulations. […]

Venison Fajitas with a Cuban twist

October 11, 2019 Mississippi Sportsman

Humberto Fontova uses his Cuban heritage and his love for hunting to concoct recipes. In this video, he shows how to cook venison fajitas. […]

Mississippi Wildlife Q&A

October 1, 2019 Bobby Cleveland

How are Mississippi wildlife biologists facing up to events of the past two years. Here’s how the state’s biologists view what’s ahead. […]

QAD’s Exodus broadhead feature blades that sweep back over the arrow shaft, resulting in a short, compact head and improved arrow flight.

What’s new in broadheads for 2019?

October 1, 2019 Sammy Romano

Bowhunters have plenty of new broadheads to choose from for deer season. Determine the style that best fits your purposes. […]