Monday, November 29, 2021

The Promised Land


 I love this picture of my three-year-old Great Grandson William David "Will" reading the Bible. Last Sunday my daughter (Debi) was getting the boys ready for church and Mom (Lucy) said, "Where are y'all going?" Will said I'm going to the Promised Land."

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving Blogging Friends!


I will be taking the rest of the week off from blogging to prepare for Thanksgiving, and hopefully, get in a deer hunt or two.  Wishing all my blogging friends a very Happy Thanksgiving, and may God Bless you too!

Monday, November 22, 2021

Tanglewood Camp Youth Hunt 2021


Check out a few of the highlights from the Tanglewood Camp Youth Hunt.

Friday, November 19, 2021

Cool Bobcat Pix


Jeremy Wright of Winnsboro, Mississippi, found this when he checked his camera today. A great pix of a bobcat.  We all have to eat in our great Mississippi outdoors!

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Savannah Gets Her First Deer


Hyler Krebs is so proud of his daughter, Savannah, getting her first deer. He said, "Not bad for a Coast girl." Fishing, Hunting, loving every minute of it. BLESSED.
 

Congratulations!!!

I'm so proud of you Savannah!  Way to go in our great wild Mississippi outdoors!

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Buck Tree



Wife, Jessie:
My husband killed all these deer in Mississippi over the years. He came dragging this tree in the house and I thought what on earth. Then he started putting the horns on. After he finished I loved it. The wood-carved turkey was a gift from our son.

I love you, Terry Joe Burgess. 34 years and more to come.

It's different and I love it too! Cool!

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

American Melody Plus Two

Today, three riverboats the American Melody pictured above, made its inaugural season this year, were at our waterfront today with American Jazz and American Countess.  Tomorrow, the Queen of the Mississippi will be here with the American Queen, and the American Dutchess coming Friday. Vicksburg:  The Key To The South!



Monday, November 15, 2021

Vicksburg - A Diamond In The Rough

Photo by RickJames Bish on October 7, 2019.

(I was born, raised, and never left home.  I'm 80 years old now and can relate to a recent article in our paper, The Vicksburg Post).

Growing up in Vicksburg, I have seen the community evolve. 

I remember a thriving downtown as well as living through its sluggishness.  And now with the revitalization efforts being made, while it isn't the downtown of the 1960s, I see it once again blossoming.

The dining options in Vicksburg have taken on a new look.  While some folks live here bellyache about the lack of chain restaurants, I remember when the only one in town was the Dog N' Suds.

Chains now include Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and Kentucky Fried Chicken.  Can you believe there was a time Vicksburg didn't have a Walmart?

How did we ever get along?

Like other small towns, Vicksburg has experienced economic struggles, but it hasn't kept us down.

Maybe it's because of our history.  Vicksburg is a community representative of many ethnic groups who arrived looking for a better life, and the River City offered opportunities.

Vicksburg is still evolving and it's exciting.  A couple of weeks ago, I attended a Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce luncheon and was enthralled by what I heard.

Ed Gardner, the Director of Business and Economic Development for Entergy Mississippi, Inc. and served as the speaker for the lunch, praises the efforts being made in Warren County to attract new businesses.

He pointed out with ERDC, Hinds Community College, Alcorn, I-20, a major bridge, a Class 1 railroad, the electrical transmission lines located here along with the development of the new MCITy and efforts being made for the port development, Vicksburg could have the potential of garnering billion-dollar projects.

I don't know about you, but my ears perked up when I heard that dollar amount.

While in my opinion, Vicksburg has always been a lovely place to live, I have always felt the city was a diamond in the rough.

But with a little polishing up, it could shine brighter than ever before.

By Terri Cowart Frazier (NEWSROOM)

Friday, November 12, 2021

AWESOME HEART SHOT....Ravin Crossbow vs Whitetail Buck


THE WATER HOLE BUCK: Solo hunter and videographer Tod Bound records himself shooting a trophy whitetail buck with the Ravin R10 crossbow. In this video, a bolt, from the 400 feet per second Ravin crossbow, passes completely through a mature whitetail buck for a quick clean harvest. Tod demonstrates how a perfectly placed shot can put a whitetail down in less than 20 seconds. This hunt takes place at a small pond in rural Illinois. Equipment used: Ravin R10 crossbow, Nikon Aculon rangefinder, Mavic Pro drone, Canon XA30 video camera.

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Happy 58th Birthday Theresa Marie


I'm wishing my first-born daughter, Theresa Bryant, a very Happy 58th Birthday today! A proud Mom getting ready to take her home, and when she graduated from St. Aloysius High School in the Class of 1981. She gave me my first granddaughter, Sonya who also served our country in the U. S. Navy. Wishing "Teri" a very Happy Birthday, and I love you so much!



xoxo  
MOM

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Three Riverboats In Town Today


The American Queen was southbound this evening to Natchez after spending the day in our historic civil war town of Vicksburg, MS. Also, riverboats, the Queen of the Mississippi, and the American Duchess were here as well with their passengers touring our city. Vicksburg: The Key To The South! 

❤


Queen of Mississippi - American Queen and American Duchess!


Danny K



Queen of the Mississippi


Queen of the Mississippi and American Duchess

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Bobcat Kill

Sunday afternoon my Great Grandson Ian was hunting with his Mom while her hubby, Jamie, and Cole were hunting in another area when a bobcat came out. Cole did not want to shoot it but Jamie did. Here are a couple of pictures of Ian holding the bobcat and Cole (his cousin) sharing the kill.



Monday, November 08, 2021

Ian's First Deer 2021-2022 MS Hunting Season

I'm so proud of my Great-Grandson Ian who harvested his first doe on the family farm Saturday afternoon during Mississippi youth season.  He shot it with his .243 rifle and just turned 14-years-old four days ago.  Bringing home the meat, Ian!  My congratulations!


Thursday, November 04, 2021

Happy 14th Birthday To You Ian

Wishing my Great Grandson Ian a very Happy 14th Birthday today.  I love you so much and sending happy wishes your way. Great Gran Gran  xoxo

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

Queen of the Mississippi and M/V Danny K

Today, the Queen of the Mississippi and M/V Danny K pushing a container to the Mississippi River from the Yazoo Diversion Canal.  I just missed American Jazz who came in yesterday and was southbound past the bridges when I arrived at the waterfront.  I saw seven buses parked that escorted the passengers to historical sites in town.  Vicksburg:  The Key To The South!


Tuesday, November 02, 2021

Little Girl Shoots 1st Buck with her Daddy.


Merissa Whitcomb Shoots Her 1st Buck with Her Daddy.

My congratulations to Merissa! So proud of you!

Monday, November 01, 2021

November Wild Hog Control Program Applications Open Today

MDAC provides "smart" wild hog traps to landowners and managers for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry lands in Mississippi.


This week, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced that the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will begin accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) on Monday, November 1.

The application period will close on Monday, November 15.  All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period.  In Mississippi alone, wild hogs cause more than $60 million in damages annually.

Through the WHCP, MDAC provides "smart" wild hog traps to landowners and managers for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forest land in MS.  MDAC provides the training necessary to use the "smart" traps and technical guidance regarding the most effective methods to trap and control wild hogs on private lands.

"We are beginning to enter fall and winter months when will hogs trapping highly successful, Gipson said.

This success is normally due to limited natural food resources during this time of year, and the harvest of most agricultural crops has been completed.  This limits food competition for trap sites and increases trapping success.

Applications must be completed and submitted online at www.mdac.ms.gov/whcp.  Submitted applications will be evaluated based on the number of acres available for trapping, historical agricultural losses caused by wild hogs on the property, and current trapping efforts on the property.  A cooperative application is encouraged for small acreage (i.e., adjoining land managers of smaller parcels should work together to submit an application).  Traps will be available for one-month intervals, dependent upon use and success.  One trap per 1,000 acres is recommended, depending on the landscape and land use.

Visit www.mdac.ms.gov/whep for program guidelines, applications, and additional information.  Submit questions regarding the WHCP to Chris McDonald at chris@mdac.ms.gov. 

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