Deer Hunting
Post-rut bedding
Once the rut slows down and the post-rut begins, surviving deer will eventually return to bedding sites used prior to the rut — as long as there was no intrusion. […]
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Deer of the Year
Big Ashbrook Island 8-point goes down
Any experienced deer hunter will tell you that whitetails can be some of the most elusive big game animals on the planet. […]
Deer of the Year
Moore’s dedication locates trophy
Late Monday afternoon, Wil Moore was standing knee deep in the mud in a small pond with chilled water to his waist.
Proudly smiling, ear to ear. […]
Deer Hunting
Book features best of Magnolia Records
When Magnolia Records began, Rick Dillard saw some clear potential for the tracking and cataloguing of the best white-tailed bucks killed in Mississippi. […]
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The deer Mill: Bow expert shares trophy tips
The charismatic, legend baseball pitcher Dizzy Dean may have explained personal achievement best: “It ain’t braggin’ if you can do it.” […]
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Right place, right time
How often have you heard a deer hunter say: “So many choices, so little time?”
And, here the October bow season is, and we have got the itch to climb into a deer stand regardless of the heat, humidity, mosquitoes or snakes. […]
Deer Hunting
Tune up for archery hunting season
The clock is ticking. Time is just about up. Are you ready for bow hunting? If you haven’t really even thought about nor done anything about it, then, dude, you are way too late out of the chute. There is time to get caught up, but it needs to start like yesterday. […]
Deer Hunting
Top 3 steps to prep your bow
When the scalding summer temperatures are broken, it’s a bet you’ll start thinking about where best to ambush that deer you’ve been watching all summer on trail cams. […]
Deer Hunting
Sharing the harvest
In the excitement of taking the shot and the careful caping of a buck’s head in preparation for the taxidermist, it is important not to overlook the proper handling of the high quality venison. […]
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Plan ahead like a pro
There are many things that hunters can do ahead of time to ensure they get the most out of their trail camera efforts during the upcoming hunting season. […]
Deer Hunting
Canemount application period begins
While the application process is just beginning at one of Mississippi’s most popular Wildlife Management Areas, the period to apply for another quality hunting opportunity has been extended. […]
Deer Hunting
A list for this, a list for that
A mistake made deer hunting — whether it be forgotten gear, failure to maintain equipment, not pitching in to help around camp or failing to monitor any and all the aspects required for a successful hunt — can be forgiven the first time. […]