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MDWFP deer biologist Lann Wilf said older bucks should show less impact from the drought that is plaguing Central Mississippi, but younger bucks are subject to more stress and slower antler growth.

Is drought impacting deer?

September 15, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Despite last Friday’s cold front-driven thunderstorms, mid-Mississippi continues to suffer from a months-long drought, and the impact on the deer population could be cruel. […]

Transitional areas such as this field adjoining a young pine plantation and mixed hardwoods, is a perfect place for a hunter to do preseason scouting to reap in-season rewards.

2015 Deer-hunting Forecast

September 1, 2015 David Hawkins

It started with a mere flash of movement.

Without moving his head, the hunter shifted his vision to the spot in the forest. Was it just a bird, perhaps a squirrel? He studies the area, hoping for … […]

Planting quality food plots are a big part of setting the stage for fall deer hunting.

Hunters on the cusp — The fine line between success and failure in deer hunting

September 1, 2015 John J. Woods

Being on the cusp of something implies being on the cutting edge, which can be either the edge of success or failure.

Deer hunting is like that. […]

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks voted unanimously to remove language from its supplemental deer feeding regulation that prohibits having feeders within line of sight while hunting.

Commission gives OK to baiting deer

August 20, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

In a surprise move Wednesday, the state’s Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks gave its approval to baiting deer in Mississippi, at least during gun season. […]

Former hunting guide Matt Arey said proper preparations can result in an early season kill.

Find food sources for opening-day success

August 17, 2015 Dan Kibler

With the opening of deer seasons approaching in a few weeks, hunters need to start finding the major food sources that whitetails are using, set up stands along the trails they take to that food and then stay the heck away until opening day. […]

You can use lists to remember which stands might need some attention before the season’s opening day.

Create fall hunting ‘do’ lists

August 1, 2015 John J. Woods

I got a good laugh today. Deer-hunting camp partner Andy Dulaney of Raymond called to talk about getting ready for deer season this fall at our Holmes County property. […]

Mississippi's public Wildlife Management Areas offer some excellent deer opportunities, but some are limited to draw hunts. The application process for those begins on Monday Aug. 3 and ends Aug. 31 at mdwfp.com

Begin applying for WMA draw hunts Monday

July 31, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Even though the first deer hunting opportunities don’t start until Oct. 1, the time to start the process for drawing for the best public land opportunities is August. […]

This 255-pound, 125-inch 8-point was taken in the spillway area of Barnett Reservoir last November.

Rez draw hunt process begins Friday

July 30, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday (July 31) for the third year of archery deer hunts on two areas of the Barnett Reservoir project, and hunters have more to draw for, according to the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. […]

Now is the time to start practicing for bow season.

Time to tune up for bow season

July 17, 2015 Dan Kibler

With archery season a couple of calendar pages away, there’s no better time to get your bow out and begin to get ready and practice. […]

Food plots don’t have to cover acres to be effective, if they’re well-located and produce a good crop.

Get major results from micro plots

July 15, 2015 John J. Woods

Micro or mini wildlife food plots work well on hunting properties that are not really large enough to justify full-scale farming practices. […]

Nine-year-old Jake Roberts killed his first buck this season in Port Gibson.

Hunter Harvest gets boost

June 15, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

A grant from the Walmart Foundation State Giving Program will help the Mississippi Wildlife Federation’s charitable distribution of venison feed the hungry. […]

Kiel Higginbotham killed this heavy-bodied buck in the spillway area of Barnett Reservoir during a 2014 draw hunt in November.

Reservoir draw hunts expand

June 12, 2015 Bobby Cleveland

Deer hunters who participate in the draw for archery deer hunts at Barnett Reservoir, and are lucky enough to get drawn, will get more opportunities than the previous two years. […]