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July 9, 2025
HomeDeer Xtra

Deer Xtra

Deer Hunting

Be ready for opening day of deer season

October 31, 2020 Michael O. Giles

The first week of Mississippi’s gun season will be the best time, outside of the rut, to take a big buck. Have all your ducks in a row. […]

Deer Hunting

Make your home in a big buck’s home range this season

November 1, 2019 David Hawkins

If hunters want to be successful this season, they need to find a whitetail buck’s home range and core area. Here are some helpful tips. […]

Deer Hunting

Don’t miss November – November can be trophy time for Mississippi deer hunters

November 1, 2017 Michael O. Giles

Early gun season across Mississippi offers deer hunters some great opportunities for tagging a big buck this season. […]

Deer Hunting

Rockin’ the pre-rut – The pre-rut is the real time to take a big buck in Mississippi

November 1, 2017 Phillip Gentry

With the arrival of November in Mississippi, rutting activity starts to fall across the northern tier of counties. […]

Deer Hunting

Top 7 tips of a buck killer

December 15, 2016 Andy Crawford

John Pecoraro of Youngsville, La., has learned how to fool wily bucks. Here are his keys to mid-season hunting success. […]

Deer Hunting

Hunting bucks in the barriers

November 1, 2016 John J. Woods

Big bucks love barrier type habitats because they offer a bit of a sanctuary hidden away from most human intervention or contact. […]

Deer Hunting

Top 4 tips to stay scent free when hunting

November 18, 2015 Brian Cope

It’s a common practice for deer hunters to make themselves as scent-free as possible before heading to their stand. Here are some tips. […]

Deer Hunting

7 things you should have in your deer pack

November 14, 2014 Phillip Gentry

A list of items that are essential to success when deer hunting and to help ensure you have what you need during those long sits. […]

Deer Hunting

Top 3 ways to kill a buck on opening day

November 6, 2014 Andy Crawford

Finding rich food sources is of paramount importance as the opening of deer season approaches. Here are three opening day tips. […]

Deer Hunting

Calm before the storm — Deer hunting tips for the prerut

November 1, 2013 David Hawkins

Before bucks go stark-raving mad with lust is a great time to put some meat in the freezer. Here’s how to ambush deer during the prerut. […]

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