Deer Hunting
Deer breeding begins to peak this month
The rut drives wary bucks out of hiding, providing hunters with the best opportunity of the season to catch mature deer roaming about during shooting hours. […]
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Keep it simple
Parker Temple eased toward his stand on an early morning deer hunt and climbed to the top of the ladder to wait for daylight. He was eager and for good reason. It was the peak of the rut and he was hopeful to see some action. […]
Deer Hunting
Prep for the rut
Have you ever wondered why they call it the rut? Seems like an odd name to choose for the procreation cycle of the white-tailed deer. […]
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Top 6 ways to increase deer sightings
As firearm season rolls out across Mississippi in late November and December, some deer hunters have already had opportunities at deer. After two months of archery season, three weeks of youth gun season, and the early primitive weapon season, whitetails are feeling the hunting pressure. […]
Deer Hunting
’Tis the eve of deer gun season
Tonight, throughout Mississippi, deer camps will be crowded, bonfires will be burning bright — lighting up faces filled with anticipation — and excited men and women, boys and girls will struggle to sleep. […]
Deer of the Year
Third stand location produces Claiborne trophy
Blake Andrews had to adjust his treestand location three times, but the third one was the proverbial charm that led to a massive 12-point Claiborne County trophy buck on Oct. 24. […]
Deer of the Year
Year-long pursuit produces Warren County beast
Nearly a month after taking the biggest buck of his life, and one of the best this year during Mississippi’s archery season, Quinn McClurg of Vicksburg still can’t believe how it happened. […]
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Buck rekindles hunting bug for Buffalo native
The buck James Mrowczynski killed Saturday morning below the spillway at Barnett Reservoir is a modest one, even by his standards from past hunting experiences in his native western New York. […]
Deer Hunting
Choice loyalty
“Certainly I admire any hunter that is really dedicated to just one mode of deer hunting,” said Kerry French of Holmes County. “Anyone willing or focused enough on just one weapon surely has to be really good at it. […]
Deer Hunting
Scouting critical to success
When doing your scouting, try these tricks: […]
Deer Hunting
Modern rifles rule, evolving
When I started deer hunting in 1970, I used a brand new Winchester Model 94 lever action rifle in 30-30 with open sights. Even then, that rifle was pretty much state-of-the-art. Most of the other deer hunting rifles were old military rifles like the Springfield ‘03s, Eddystone 1917s, or German Mausers. […]
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Agave-glazed venison steaks are the best ever
Agave Nectar Venison is a wonderful recipe for cooking venison backstrap (loin) steaks. Use it for your next family holiday. […]