How To

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. 

Many hunters prefer hunting above the ground. During deer season, this elevated position can give you an advantage over conditions on the ground that could spook a big buck cruising into your sights – whether it’s your scent or even the slightest movement at eye level that sends him running.

You can hunt near you on public land such as wildlife management areas, national forests, and other state or federally managed lands, or by gaining permission to hunt private property. The fastest way to find nearby hunting spots is to use a hunting app or map to identify access points, land ownership, and local hunting regulations.

More often than not, coyote hunters will steer clear of public land, believing it is overrun by other hunters or that any surviving coyotes have already left the land. Do not believe these stereotypes!

Why does it sometimes seem like the biggest bucks only come out after the rut? Because it's true!

Winter can be difficult and sometimes even frustrating for hunters. Deer movement begins to change drastically, conditions start to seem unbearable, and suddenly, that big buck on your trail camera is nowhere to be found.

Not all of us have acres upon acres of private hunting land at our fingertips. Finding a place to hunt can be challenging, especially at the last minute.

Although it is only October, and we are still in the pre-rut phase, the preparation for executing the rut starts now.

Nothing says "field to table," like harvesting your own Thanksgiving turkey. Not only is it a healthier and more economical way to feed your family this Thanksgiving, but it is also a lot more memorable than heading to your local Walmart and picking up a Butterball.

As hunters, we have always been told that hunting in the wind will not yield the big buck we've seen on our trail cam. Time after time, we have been told that in high wind conditions, deer movement is almost nonexistent.

When it comes to the annual whitetail rut, you no longer have to leave it to chance, your best guess, or any of the outdated and inaccurate myths and urban legends that have been passed down from hunter to hunter over time.

Every year, we see pictures of giant whitetail bucks taken on public land. How can this be? Where are they?