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Coyote and deer have picnic together
When Kenneth Branham of Camden, S.C., went to check his trail cameras on a piece of property he hunts in Kershaw County this past weekend, he had a surprise waiting for him. […]
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Deer Hunting
Hunting tips must fly true
Each year, as bowhunters switch over from shooting their practice tips to broadheads, I see many of come into our archery shop in total states of panic. […]
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Scouting simplification
Scouting the illusive white-tailed deer buck has changed rather dramatically over the past couple of decades, from more of an art to a science, thanks to technology and the new strategies that it has created. […]
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First shot – The first weeks of bow hunting season
On cue, the big buck appeared right where Marc Dulaney thought it would, walking into view exactly where it had disappeared the afternoon before. […]
Deer Hunting
Archers readying for Saturday’s opener
Tommy White of Vicksburg was a busy man Thursday, scrambling to get ready for Saturday’s opening of the archery season in most areas of Mississippi. […]
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Make sure you’re ready – Give your hunting equipment a good preseason test
Opening day of bow season is almost here, so it’s time to get your bow setup ready. Now is the time to make sure there aren’t any problems. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer season a week away
Jerry Miller is having a hard time concentrating on his professional or personal life this week.
“I’m afraid I’m consumed with deer season, and it’s getting so close,” said Miller, 27, of Brandon. “I have scouted. I have hung stands. I have prepared my clothes for scent control. I have shot about a thousand arrows.” […]
Deer Hunting
10 tips to tame vegetation
Now is the time to be thinking about trimming limbs, branches and brush that might otherwise interfere with a successful deer hunt this fall. […]
Deer Hunting
Top 3 tips to a better deer stand
When you head to the camp, you’re not going just to enjoy the peace and quiet of the woods. Sure, that’s part of it. But what you really want is to kill a deer. […]
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Pre-season scouting plans
If you are reading this, you obviously survived the long, hot summer — even though the heat and humidity will still linger into September. […]
Deer Hunting
New ‘import’ rule aimed at CWD
As deer and other big game seasons open in different parts of the country, Mississippians traveling to other states to hunt need to be aware of a new regulation that could impact their return. […]
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Pull camp duty now
Now is not the time to sit idly by once you have your food plots planted for the fall deer hunting season. There is still plenty of work to do especially if you have an established deer camp with a campground, cabins, trailers and other camp infrastructure in need of annual maintenance, repair, or replacement. Get on these jobs now so you can relax later and concentrate on hunting. […]