Deer of the Year
National wildlife refuge produces wild 180-class buck
John Thomason’s emotions ran the gauntlet during the hours he spent planning his hunt, sitting in the stand and waiting to see if his shot was true. […]
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Pressure Cooker
Mississippi deer hunters are blessed in many ways. To begin with, we have an extremely long season when compared to other states — Oct. 1-Jan. 31, except for Zone 2, which doesn’t close until Feb. 15. […]
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Water, Water Everywhere: Hunting deer in the wet stuff
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. […]
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Applying Camera Data
Trail cameras are not just for taking whitetail snapshots for the deer camp family album. […]
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Range Shifters
Rick Dillard eased through the woods in full stealth mode with his rifle ready for action as he worked his way toward his afternoon stand on a late December hunt last year. With a heightened sense of anticipation, Dillard scanned his surroundings quickly as a doe ran by. […]
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All deer fair game during youth weekend
If the sport of hunting dies from lack of participation by today’s youth, it won’t be because of the Last Chance Hunting Club. […]
Deer of the Year
Swayze Bozeman arrows 160-class buck
Cousins Swayze and Trey Bozeman of Flora share a lot in common, more than just the blood that flows through their veins. They both have fathers who love the outdoors and are extremely dedicated to their families. The dads love to hunt and fish, and at Bozeman Farms in Madison County, they share those passions with their sons.
And, oh yeah, let’s not forget another thing the two boys have in common: They have both taken bucks with drop tines. […]
Deer of the Year
Sportsman user arrows 135-inch buck along Big Black River
Max Lovertich had been bow hunting a few hours the morning of Oct. 15 when he just couldn’t stand it any longer. […]
Deer of the Year
Big Claiborne County 8-point arrowed
Doug Atkins will remember Nov. 5 for more than the big LSU-Alabama football showdown. In fact, his celebration began an hour before that game even kicked off when he arrowed the biggest 8-point of his life.
“I’m that guy who’s hunted for 23 years and never pulled the trigger on a deer like that,” Atkins said. […]
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Jefferson County club drops deer-hunting rules for kids, grandkid
If the sport of hunting dies from lack of participation by today’s youth, it won’t be because of the Last Chance Hunting Club. […]
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Young Guns
Madison County cousins Trey and Swayze Bozeman are like a lot of youngsters in our state, as both love to deer hunt. But that’s where the comparison ends, as these youngsters have already become accomplished trophy hunters in their own right. […]
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The Old Traditional Deer Rub
The rut is close. By procreative instinct, a mature hefty 8-pointer traverses the land. Ascending a bluff ridge, the persistent male steadily climbs the steep vegetative terrain with ease. […]