Hunting
Ravin R9 Crossbow
The new R9 Crossbow from Ravin delivers rifle-like accuracy, handling and killing power. Powered by Helicoil technology, this revolutionary crossbow delivers unprecedented downrange accuracy. […]
Month: December 2016
Deer Hunting
Get to know a crossbow
Although crossbows have been around for thousands of years, until recently, their use for deer hunting has been legally limited or restricted in most of the country.
Freshwater Fishing
Reservoir impairment
Reservoirs — impounded rivers — in the southern United States provide much of the recreational fishing opportunities anglers enjoy. […]
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Before the chase — Pre-rut deer-hunting tactics
The hunting terrain across northern Mississippi is some of the most varied in the state, giving hunters opportunities to take deer from the lower reaches of the Appalachians to the deep rich Delta soils along the Mississippi River. […]
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Rut breakdown — The keys for hunting the rut
Hunters love the magical period called ‘the rut,’ but it has its nuances. Here’s everything you need to know to get in position for an ambush. […]
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Creatures of habit — Tips for patterning deer
“Pattern” is a term often used in the outdoors, especially as it relates to hunting and fishing.
Webster’s has several definitions, but one hits a bulls-eye when as it applies to white-tailed deer: “a composite of traits or features characteristic of an individual, such as in behavioral patterns.”
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Winter fish fry — Top 5 winter fishing destinations
It wasn’t when the first mosquito bit, or when another one flew into my ear that got my goat — it was when two at one time zeroed in on my mouth and rode an inhale deep down my throat. […]
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Christmas goose — How to kill Mississippi Delta geese
December is all about the jingle.
For some, it’s the money, leaving and/or filling their pockets. Still others cherish the sounds of the Christmas season. […]
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Cover: December 2016
The rut can be a blessing and a curse for deer hunters. But if you do everything right, you’ll tag a trophy like this one killed by 14-year-old Braydon Muse of Florence. […]
Hunting
Sportsman performance shirts
The Sportsman Store has upgraded their performance shirt line-up with two new fall offerings — the Responder and the Equinox. The Responder is a shirt you’ll never want to take off. It’s made with a smart fabric that dials into your body temperature, keeping you warm and comfortable when it’s cool out but never sticky and sweaty while walking to the duck blind or deer stand. […]