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“Care and maintenance for compound bow archery is pretty dang simple.” – John Dudley.

From the pure, demanding wilderness of the hardwood delta to fertile agricultural lands rife with upland birdlife and other game, Mississippi is a diverse region offering something for every type of hunter. 

When scanning the landscape, a spotting scope is not just an investment; it's a game-changer. It enhances detailed observation, enabling you to spot, track, and note animal movement patterns, empowering you to formulate a precise plan. 

The axis deer is a captivating creature with its unique spotted patterning, golden brown coat, short tail, and impressive antler structure, which they grow and shed yearly.

What’s the largest game animal you can hunt with a compound bow? Many hunters ask this question when trying to determine the best tool for a big-game hunting trip.

Wandering old-growth forests searching for ghosts. If you've ever targeted black tailed deer, you'll know exactly what this means.

Waterfowl hunting is exciting and challenging. While some factors are beyond your control, strategically using decoys in your waterfowl hunting strategy is a surefire way to enhance your hunting experience, increase your chances of a successful shot, and attract more birds. 

Identifying a button buck (i.e., a 6-month-old male) from a doe in the field requires looking for a flat forehead, "blocky" head shape, and a square-shaped body compared to the rounded head and rectangular body of a doe. Additionally, button bucks, named for the small hair-covered pedicles on their heads, are often solitary and "first to enter a field."

Deer have to eat. However, we all know that deer are cautious, highly skittish, and spooked by sudden movement, sounds, and smells – and sometimes, we don't even know what!

As with anything you want to do well or are passionate about, being a better bowhunter requires practice – and what better time to practice than the offseason?

Melanistic (black) deer are extremely rare — estimated at less than 1 in 500,000 whitetails, rarer than albinos. Most documented sightings occur in Texas's Edwards Plateau region. Several states protect melanistic, albino, and piebald deer.

“I want you to see just how easy it is to shoot compound bows.” – John Dudley.