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Management on the Hoof
David Ellis is like many hunters these days, setting up trail cameras on his property near Natchez to see if he has any monster bucks roaming the 160 acres. […]
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Deer Hunting
Rattlebox
The Rattlebox from Back Mountain Outdoor Products replicates the sounds made when two full racked 120-inch class 8 point bucks lock antlers. […]
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Little Sure Shot
Chesnee Wallace stalked silently yet deliberately on her way to a tree stand in a secluded area of Newton County in search of a nice buck. Wallace had joined a group of friends on the hunt, but preferred hunting alone on her stand. […]
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Here, There and Everywhere
For most deer hunters these days, the term “deer stand” conjures up images of a nice and cozy box stand situated on the edge of a lush, green food plot. And while these shooting houses can be effective in taking a trophy whitetail, not all hunters (especially many of the old-timers) see them in a very favorable light. […]
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Making the Grade
There are many reasons to hunt public land in Mississippi. First and foremost, it should be because the hunting is very good, no matter if you are a trophy hunter or just hoping to put some meat in the freezer. As leased land becomes more expensive and the economy remains sluggish, economics is becoming another contributing factor. […]
Deer Hunting
‘thrower271’ earns August win in Trail Cam Contest
A photo of a determined raccoon won MS-Sportsman.com user Jarrod Cox the first round of the Trail Cam Contest. […]
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Move, move, move: Don’t sit still if you want to kill more bucks
Bruce Roberts quietly settled into his bow stand just after 1 p.m. last fall. Roberts had located an area chock full of big buck sign deep in the East Mississippi woods, and his anticipation was heightened by the knowledge of the trophy deer that had been seen recently in the area. […]
Deer Hunting
Tips, techniques and basics for deer hunting success
Every successful hunter has certain items or gear that are crucial to his success, and Bruce Roberts is no exception. After years of bowhunting with primitive gear, and killing average bucks, Roberts upgraded his gear, expectations and hunting areas. […]
Deer Hunting
The Big Black River mystique
Virtually every state in the nation that offers white-tailed deer hunting has a river system or river basin region associated with its high-quality deer production. […]
Deer Hunting
The Mineral Mizer Bag
If you think you don’t have the time or desire necessary to maintain a mineral lick for attracting deer, think again. The Mineral Mizer Bag keeps things simple… just “Hang it, Wet it, and Forget it” for a full year. Best of all, the deer love it and gain nourishment with every lick. […]
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Trail Cam Photo Contest kicks off
It’s time to show off all the photos from your trail cams in the 2011 Trail Cam Photo Contest.
“Hunting season might not begin until Oct. 1, but scouting begins much earlier than that – and trail cams have become a big part of the scouting scene,” MS-Sportsman.com’s Andy Crawford said. “So we wanted to provide a place for our users to post their photos and compete for monthly prizes.” […]
Deer Hunting
Calling deer is no mystery, veteran hunter says
Pretty much every hunter has a grunt call whenever they sit on a stand, but using that tool effectively is a mystery to most of us. Natchez hunter Will Rives said he’s decoded that mystery. […]