Mississippi hunters who have seen fewer deer this season shouldn’t assume the state’s deer population is declining, according to MDWFP.

With the firearms portion of the 2025 Deer Season kicking off Saturday, many hunters are wondering what to expect this year. Experts blamed the downturn on two main factors: an overabundance of acorns ...

Mast is an important food source for deer, and white oak groves can be a good place for hunters to focus attention — especially bow hunters and muzzle loader hunters in early season. White oak, red ...