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Information about several topics discussed at the 31st-annual Southeast Deer Study Group in Mississippi, hosted by the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, is presented. The event discussed research findings by white-tailed deer biologists and other deer experts. It offered opportunity for students in the wildlife and deer research to submit papers for an oral presentation in the meeting. Among the attendees were top state wildlife administrators and officials from federal agencies.

The article discusses deer management and habitat enhancement by Mississippi deer hunters through the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). It proposes programs to help deer hunters become better deer managers. Improving the existing habitat's nutrition base and providing other sources of high quality food nutrition for the wildlife is one of the main principles of quality deer management, which is achieved either by building up the existing natural habitat or adding wildlife food plots.

The article focuses on the services and excursion trips offered at the Quapaw Canoe Company owned by John Ruskey in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The company offers pleasurable trips in several directions from Big Muddy, Illinois to Gulf Coast, Mississippi. It supplies the necessary equipment and devices for the trip. Ruskey with the business intends to expose the valuable ecotourism that can be seen in the region.

The article comments on the grand opening of an outdoor shop called Bass Pro in Mississippi. The lobby area of the store was designed by lay-out designers that will draw the customers face with amazement. The ceremonial ribbon cutting was led by Governor Haley Barbour. The store offers quality and affordable sporting goods. The store scores a perfect ten basing on the selection of merchandise and the basic customer service with appreciation.

Comments on the rules issued by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks on hunting. Need to manage the copious misinformation circulating among hunters in Mississippi; Establishment of two different deer management zones with slightly differing deer season dates; Attempt to adjust statewide deer management program in response to specific herd needs.

Focuses on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. Percentage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast that has been damaged; Impact on wildlife species and natural resources; Damages on businesses.

Reports on the sponsorship of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to the Hunt Mississippi Dove Program, which proposes to open up new dove fields via cooperative agreements with private landowners all over the state. Dependence of the program's success on the connections made between the state wildlife agency securing legal access to private lands so that the public can use them for dove hunting; Efforts of the agency in contacting private landowners interested in the program to negotiate leases on prime dove hunting fields; Supervision of all public access hunts on leased private lands by the wildlife department officers.

In this article, the author discusses the efforts on the protection of the natural resources in Mississippi. The author cites the Nature Conservancy, National Wild Turkey Federation and Mississippi Wildlife Federation (MWF), which he commended for its claimed to be tremendous job on conservation issues. He mentions that Jimmy Bullock, president of MWF, and colleagues worked hard to come up the 2009 Program of Work for water fronts in the state.

The article provides information on the products offered by Delta, Mississippi-based company Southern Game Calls (SGC). Owned by Greg Hood, the company offers various animal call products from ducks to deers. It manufacturers the Activator scent control system that covers human scent. Moreover, it provides creative selection of t-shirts, sport caps and other items for every hunter or outdoor person.

The article discusses the impact of outdoor products on the small businesses in Mississippi. These small business enterprises are doing well and going strong in its great outdoor products. The outdoors arena continues to attract small business entrepreneurs to formalize their creatives into retail products and services.

The author reflects on the significant role of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to conserve the turkey population in the state. The department is being aided by wildlife conservation groups such as the National Wild Turkey Federation in its effort. He credits the effort of the department and the groups in making possible the turkey hunting in the state.

The article discusses the threats that would be caused by the recreational hunting season in Mississippi. According to a report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the state has roughly 357,000 hunters pursuing all forms of hunting recreation. Moreover, hunting season had been the primary concern by most landowners about how to effectively and legally deal with trespassers. In addition, it also raises issues regarding the landowner's liability of having a stranger on his land.

The article provides information on the deer gun hunting season in Mississippi. According to the author, the primary deer hunting season in the Magnolia state is another event aside from the traditional bow hunting season for youth. He added that this traditional annual ritual is intended for family fellowship and sharing natural creation of God alongside Mother Nature and bonding with new and old friends.

The article focuses on how Hattiesburg, Mississippi-based Longleaf Camo (LC) survived competition. This hunting camouflage clothing company entered into one of the most competitive outdoor recreational forays in the industry. To be cost effective, LC clothing had to be made in offshore locations. Despite the barriers, LC became successful as it offered the best and most realistic looking green hunting camouflage on the market.

The article presents information on the changing trend of outdoor sport of hunting in Mississippi. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), only 25% of youth from hunting households are active in the sport. The NSSF 2005 report showed that in the 20 years between 1983 and 2003 sales of hunting license in the U.S. declined by 0.65%.

The article provides information on a restaurant named Islamorada Fish Co. located at the Bass Pro Shops Inc. in Mississippi. Islamorada Fish Co. was selected as the signature restaurant theme for all Bass Pro Shops. This corporate benchmark restaurant, where customers can eat superb seafood, is a support amenity to the retailing operation.

The article presents information related to Mississippi-based Wildlife Specialty. The company was born in Picayune as AMCO Corp. way back in the 1940s. It moved to Yazoo City in the 1960s. In order to market the Brushmaster Series of Double Offset Tandem Disc Harrows and specialty equipment to the wooded application market, the company branched out to create Wildlife Specialty in 2000.

The article discusses the innovative development of all-terrain vehicles design of golf cars in Mississippi. The 600-cc monster four-wheelers describes as one of the efficient and better version of golf cart for outdoor enthusiasts. Curt Busching, a managing partner of Golf Cars of Mississippi explains that the company used and maintained high quality materials in its operation which made them as "Club Car Distributor of the Year." Bushing introduces its modern golf cars model, FoxE2.

The article reports on the development of organic farming movement in Mississippi which is perceive to help achieve economic growth. It developed organic farming projects in various areas which is envisioned to be an outlet for locally grown organic foods and will enable certified organic farmers to bring their fresh goods to the market to be sold to other areas across the state. It used less herbicides which led to more native forbs, wildlife consumption, habitat and improved fisheries.

The author discusses the importance of the Mississippi Urban Forest Council (MUFC). According to him, the people living in Mississippi are not aware of the value that those trees could bring, such as these trees eat the poisonous gas carbon dioxide in the environment and exchange it biologically for oxygen. To inform people of their importance, the MUFC is allegedly created to foster and promote proper management of urban forests for social, economic and environmental benefits for people.

The article focuses on Ducks Unlimited Inc. (DU), a conservation organization and discusses its presence in Mississippi. DU has a total of 95 chapters in Mississippi with a membership of around 10,000. The total amount of money that DU has spent in various projects in the last five years amounts to $2.75 million per year. DU has carried out projects that have helped in a lot of land being conserved in Mississippi.

The author reflects on the good selling status of recreational land properties in the state of Mississippi. He believes that to own a land is the ultimate goal for many people. The author explains that interest rates on property loans also affect the market for land sales, but it seldom hinder buying in the end. He highlights the fact that land continues to sell well at good prices in most areas of the state.

The author reflects on the influences of the Mississippi weather concerning towards the work development of the state's outdoors writers. He describes the most writer works show positive outdoor impact of the region. He recognizes some of the contemporary works of outdoor writers including William Faulkner, Anthony Wilson, and James Fickle. He believes the modern culture books of the outdoor writers shows positive appreciation towards the place.

The author reflects on the 20th year of operation of the Mossy Oak company, managed by Toxey Haas and his brother-in-law Bill Sugg in Mississippi. Haas started the company in the mid-1980s designing camouflage clothing and has since expanded into a full product line of hunting and outdoor equipment. Moss Oak divisions include food plot seed manufacturer, BioLogic and Mossy Oak Properties.

The author reflects on some issues concerning deer and wildlife management in Mississippi. He claims that herbicides have been used in forests, thus, affecting the deers of the state. He also believes that a harvest monitoring system in every county is important to update the number of deers taken each year by hobbyists. Moreover, he states that educating hunters regarding the critical issues that affect the deers is essential.

The article offers information on different Christmas gift possibilities for outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi. White-tailed deer hunters are best be given with Benelli R1 semi-automatic hunting rifle. Shoppers could buy wool shirts and pants which are suited for duck and goose hunters, from Browning Highlands. Outdoor enthusiasts also love to have a canvas bag or backpack for toting gear.

The article discusses the forestry mowing service by Madison-based Phelps Forestry Group LLC, owned by Mike Phelps in Mississippi. A heavy duty equipment Posi-Track is used, which is a type of large front-end loader with a whirling tree grinder apparatus, clearing the pathway as it digests the mulch. Forestry mowing can clear trees up to eight-inches in size and cuts close to the ground, creating new roads, food plots, or cut fire lanes. Phelps also provides hunting club services.

The article discusses a growing custom ordering business of hunting guns and other firearms through the World Wide Firearms web site of Don Cresswell in Mississippi. This offers the customers representative gun companies and available firearm models, specifications and details. Afterwhich, they can enter a quick e-mail or phone call to Cresswell to secure the price, payment, shipping details, and delivery dates. Cresswell has made arrangements with gun manufacturers and top gun distributors.

The article reports on the hunting products of Primos Hunting Calls Co. that would imitate all forms of auditory mouth sounds of an animal in Jackson, Mississippi. The product allows the wild game animals to come closer to the spear, bow or gun of the hunter. Will Primos, founder of the company, cites that its hunting call products range from Turkey and deer calls.

The article focuses on the significant role of the Coastal Conservation Association in the preservation of anglerfishes in the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Jackson, Mississippi. The organization's mission includes working to protect the area's fisheries resources and the rights of these fishes to pursue those resources. The association also is updated with issues directly impacting the state's coastal waters.

The article offers information on the outdoor recreational company B'n'M Pole Co. in West Point, Mississippi. B'n'M has been recognized as one of the well founded companies providing products for outdoor enthusiasts around the world. It specializes in selling best fishing poles and angling accessories for two fish species, crappie and panfish.

The article discusses the functions and impact of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) which formed a Mississippi chapter in December 2005. The chapter's new officers have been aggressive in drawing up a program of events and fundraisers. The QDMA is often misunderstood by deer hunters and land managers. In fact its principles include the quest for healthier deer herds and better deer hunting. The immediate aim of the new local chapter, which will rely on the voluntary efforts of its members, is broadened membership.

The article reports on the costs of automobile-deer collisions in Mississippi in 2006. Key issues discussed include costs from automobile repairs and motorist deaths caused by motor vehicle collisions with deer, as well as concerns regarding traffic safety and automobile accidents caused by the deer hunting season.

The article comments on several outdoor-related legislative bills in Mississippi. The bills include legalization of feeding corn or other grain to deer, requiring boat passengers of any age to wear floatation devices, exception to hunter education requirements, requiring a licensed adult companion to children when hunting.

The article explains the taxidermy mounting, an expression of art or a science in the replicating of natural anatomic conformation. The author believes that a quality game mount is a unique in form of specialized craftsmanship that is based on the skeletal and muscular systems of the particular animal being displayed transformed into a lifelike reproduction. The author relates how James McGuire has opened a taxidermy shop in Clinton, Mississippi.

This article reports on the trend in which hunting equipment and supplies stores and outdoor recreation retailers in Mississippi experience positive sales on the day before the opening of whitetail deer hunting season. The seasonal market rivals the Christmas shopping countdown in terms of cash register sales.

The article highlights the 10th annual organizational meeting of the Mississippi Outfitters and Guides Association in Raymond. The purpose of the conference was to foster professional growth with technical support, and strategies aimed at achieving a basic set of standards and excellence for the business performance of outfitters and guides commercial operations. Thus, the state can experience a high degree of confidence and security in receiving real value for their time and investment in utilizing diverse outfitting services.

The article recommends Christmas gifts for outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi. These include: Mossy Oak Brush camouflage, turkey hunting or fishing portable chair, Beretta Extrema shotgun, LaCrosse rubber knee high boots, reel of fishing line, camp radios with multiple channel selectors and outdoor clothes.

Comments on the need for Mississippi to perform a dedicated initiative to look out for its outdoor recreational resources. Importance of outdoor recreational resources to the state's economy; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications for nature conservation and protection.

Discusses key issues concerning alternatives to owning hunting property in Mississippi in 2005. Costs accrued by hobbyists from hunting; Suppliers of hunting equipment; Hunting areas.

Examines the success of Chris Bates' outdoor retail store in Jackson, Mississippi, to show that it takes a determined spirit and savvy entrepreneurship to take on the risk of starting a small business in today's climate. Bates' purchase of the Mean Mallard store a few years ago; Provision of access to a wide variety of upscale hunting and fishing products; Transfer to a new location; Strategy of hiring a retailing consultant.

Focuses on the launch of Acorns for Wildlife initiative to provide quality oak seedlings to create a wildlife enrichment plantings in Mississippi. Satisfaction of the need for improved wildlife habitats; Benefits derived from the project by the private landowners; Production of oak trees in a shorter period of time.

The article reports that Mississippi absolutely abounds with private non-profit entities that are hard at work to protect wildlife and habitats for the public good. Delta Wildlife can be counted among some of the most proactive working conservation organizations in the state. Delta Wildlife's mission statement puts it all into perspective. Delta Wildlife serves to enhance the wildlife resources of the Mississippi Delta through habitat development and educational programs designed to improve ecological health and environmental stewardship, increase wildlife populations and promote outdoor recreation.

Focuses on the turkey hunt at Lifetime Hunts LLC's Brookson Plantation in Macon. Event sponsors; Showcasing of hunting tourism in Mississippi; Assistance provided by Lifetime Hunts turkey guide Brad Permenter.

This article focuses on Coast hosting Migration Discovery Festival April 16-24. The week-long program will focus on the abundant natural resources in Jackson and George counties on and near the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The week-long program will focus on the abundant natural resources in Jackson and George counties on and near the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This whole region of Southeast Mississippi is a wonderful natural area that has managed so far to evade virtually all development both residential and commercial.

Focuses on the Mississippi chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Goal of protecting the state's natural resources; Visions and plans of state director Robbie Fishers.

Reports on the growing number of outdoor trade shows in Mississippi. Mississippi Wildlife Federation's (MWF) Spring Outdoors Show scheduled for March 5-6, 2005 that focuses on outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, fishing and canoeing; Recreational vehicle and boat trade show.

This article focuses on the success of Haas Outdoors Inc. in Mississippi. It has grown into the most highly diverse, multi-faceted outdoors company in the industry with numerous new camo patterns, product lines, product licensing, hunting videos, television show production, BioLogic food plot products and even a real estate concern known as Mossy Oak Properties. It's probably hard for many business people to believe that a multi-million dollar operation could have been founded on the simple principle of creating a line of clothing that would allow hunters to remain undetectable by game animals in the woods.

Explores the ecotourism initiative of the city of Gautier, Mississippi. Establishment of the Gautier Ecotourism Master Plan; Conservation of natural resources; Marketing strategies; Destinations for tourists.

Focuses on Surplus City, a Clinton, Mississippi-based retailer of outdoor recreation equipment and supplies. Company history; Retailing philosophy; Author's experience with his first purchase in the store.