Initiated - First Deer

So proud of our youth. Noland's first deer! One of the kids who was with me was asking questions a couple of weeks ago. Great job!!

My congratulations! You will never forget this day! Proud of you!

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Overkill Outdoors

Overkill Outdoors by Kymber Erskine, Fayette County, WV. 11.26.2024

                       Congratulations, little one! Nice buck!

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Happy 83rd Birthday Laura

Laura Love Ables

Wishing my only sister, Laura (Boo Boo), a very Happy 83rd Birthday today. This is a recent picture I took of her with her spider earrings, Mama spider, and baby spider, showing them off on Halloween. I hope her special day is a blessing. Love and Hugs from your big sister, Missy.

Fought Cancer & Buck

SHE’S FOUGHT CANCER FOR YEARS — AND TONIGHT SHE FOUGHT FOR THIS BUCK.

On December 7th, 2025, this brave grandmother battling chemotherapy stepped outside under the cold night sky and claimed a trophy that proves strength isn’t measured in muscle — but in willpower.

My Congratulations!

~Alabama Empire Buck Outdoors

First Buck Ever @ Five

 FIRST BUCK EVER — AND HE’S ONLY FIVE.

On December 3rd, 2025, this young hunter made memories that will outlast a lifetime, dropping his very first buck with a smile big enough to light up the whole forest.

#FirstBuckEver #YouthHunter #FutureOutdoorsman

Congratulations, little guy!!! So proud of you!

Kaleb Got a Nice Buck Sitting with His Grandpa

My Godchild, John Kirk Ring's son, spent the weekend at the Ring Deer Camp south of Vicksburg, MS, last weekend, and his son, Kaleb, got a nice buck.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at the Ring Camp in Vicksburg. Charles Ring Sr. was sitting with Kaleb when this buck came in to see what some of the does were up to. He made a perfect shot. I’m incredibly thankful for the quality time this property has given our family for many generations.

Nice buck, Kaleb!  

Congratulations!

Kaleb, with his Grandpa Charlie Ring.

Grandpa Charlie Ring is married to my bestest friend in the whole wide world, Jeanette.  We have known each other for over 50 years.  I'm truly blessed to be friends with "The Ring" Family.

If You See A Bear In Mississippi

Numerous hunters are seeing bears while hunting in Mississippi.  The picture above of a video was taken by Anthony Ballard, Jr., in Issaquena County, which is north of us in Warren County, Vicksburg, MS, on the Mississippi River.  

Hunting in bear country? The thick of deer season in MS. There are lots of hunters seeing bears while hunting. Bears do not seek out conflict with humans, but there are some things you can do to minimize interactions with bears:

1. If you see a bear, stay calm and watch from a distance. If you have one approach, too close, loud noises, and significant movements will encourage it to leave.

2. If you shoot a deer with bears nearby, try to dispatch and recover your deer in as short a time and distance as possible. (Bears can sometimes learn to associate gunshots with free meals.)

3. If you think a bear has found your deer, recover your deer with a partner and/or vehicle.

4. Carry bear spray. It is legal to use lethal force to defend yourself against a bear (although it’s scarce), but bear spray is more effective. It’s harder to miss with bear spray and can be used more safely.

5. Taking your food, drinks, and scents out of your stand or blind after each hunt can help keep a curious bear from investigating and possibly causing damage.

6. Remove foam-padded seats when possible. The foam used in many seat cushions smells like the scent given off by insect larvae. Bears will target foam seats for this reason.

7. If possible, bury your deer carcasses instead of leaving them for scavengers. The smell can draw bears for an easy meal.

Good luck and goodhunting this season!

Happy Thanksgiving Day Bloggers

Every Hunter Should.....

John Edward Nicholas Obit

John Edward "Johnny" Nicholas passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He was 86 years old. John was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on January 18, 1939. He was the only child of James Otis and Mary Viola Nicholas of Crowville, Louisiana.

John is survived and will be greatly missed by his son Dennis Nicholas and wife Suzi of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and his two wonderful grandchildren, Emma and Katherine.

Affectionately known as Daddy, Pa Paw, Uncle Johnny, and Mr. Johnny, he was a devoted member of Crossway Church. John retired in 2015 from his career as a maintenance supervisor at Complex Chemical Company of Tallulah, Louisiana.

John had a lifelong passion for all things mechanical. His mother told a story about how he repaired his father's malfunctioning carburetor at age eight. Despite losing his right hand in a workplace accident at age 21, John worked for 55 years as a mechanic, never considering giving up on the career he loved. He spent many enjoyable weekends repairing and rebuilding small engines and his neighbors' cars and trucks. One of John's greatest joys was his grandchildren, and he doted over them like only a grandparent can.

Visitation will be held at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg, Mississippi at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 22, 2025. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:30 AM with Reverend TJ Tennison officiating. Burial will follow at Crowville Masonic Cemetery in Crowville, Louisiana.

Happy 62nd Birthday Teri

My firstborn daughter, Theresa Marie "Teri," is 62 years old today. This is her Senior Class picture, taken in 1981, when she graduated from St. Aloysius High School in Vicksburg, MS. She has one daughter, Sonya Michelle, who is 40 years old and has served in the United States Navy. My daughter lives in Magee, MS, having retired as a nurse. I wish her a very Happy 62nd Birthday, and may she have many more returns of her "special" day! I love you so much! MOM

Theresa Marie "Teri"