Water, Water Everywhere: Hunting deer in the wet stuff

Cal Crawford shot this massive buck while sneaking through a slough during the rut. Only upon closer inspection did Cal realize the right main beam was broken off.

Follow this guide to use all that water to your deer-hunting advantage.

As winter approaches the Magnolia State, weather conditions usually turn nasty. Duck hunters love late winter because it’s typically when we get the coldest weather and plenty of water. Deer hunters like it cold, too, because the deer move more in search of food.

But do deer hunters like the wet stuff? Some have become accustomed to hunting the high, dry spots because they make the best food plots. Others enjoy hunting the ridges that are covered with oaks and plenty of acorns.

But a few hunters across the state have focused on hunting the wet places, and it has paid off for them.

No matter where you go in Mississippi, you are probably not far from some type of water source. Whether it is the clear creeks of the Hills or the swamps of the Delta, good deer hunting and water are never very far apart.

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