Have A Blessed Easter Bloggers

It’s thought that Easter lilies came to symbolize Christ not only because they embody purity—the trumpet-shaped blooms recall the horns that heralded the resurrection of Christ. And the life cycle of Easter lilies, which grow from a bulb for several years beneath the earth before blossoming into magnificent flowers, recalls Jesus’ death and resurrection. What other springtime flower could possibly represent Easter and Christ better? A beautiful reminder both in the Church and at home in celebration of Easter.

Winner of Hunting Showcase by Maverick

Maverick Stubbs, who harvested this 10-point buck during the youth season, is the winner of the 2024 Hunting Showcase.  Maverick will receive a $150 prize provided by The Vicksburg Post. 

My congratulations to Maverick winning the $150.00 prize and my congratulations again on a fine buck you harvested in our great wild Mississippi outdoors!

One of My Favorite Pictures of American Queen Steamboat

Through the years, this is one of my favorite pictures of the American Queen steamboat while leaving my historic hometown of Vicksburg, MS. She was in the Yazoo Diversion Canal heading to the MS River northbound. It's not your typical picture of her, which makes it different. Sadly, she will not be returning to our waterfront because the American Queen Voyages have shut down and suspended operations for good. The Queen will be missed at our waterfront, but life goes on.

Hunters Showing Off Their Deer

Shannon Hoover harvested two bucks this deer season. One was a 9-pointer she shot on December 17, and the other was a 10-pointer she got on November 26. Both were taken in Warren County.  

Congratulations to Shannon, outdoors in our great wild hometown of Vicksburg, Mississippi!!! 

Young Hunters Showing Off Their Deer (6)

Andrea Lewis killed this old, mature 11-point buck on New Year's Eve.  Congratulations to Andrea!  That's an aweseome buck!

Colten Misskelley harvested this big 10-point buck during deer season.  My congratulations to Colten on his nice buck!

Laney Lewis harvested this nice 8-point buck with his bow on December 27.  This was his first bow kill.  The buck scored 119 points, and measured 22 inches on both main beams.  Congratulations, Laney.  Proud of you!

Joshuah Peterson, Jr., 9 show his first deer on January 13th.  Congratulations to you, Joshuah in our great Mississippi outdoors!

Gage Hilderbrand bagged his biggest buck to date, this 185-pounder with 24-1/2 inch main beams and a 21-inch spread, while hunting with Charles Pettway on Janaury 30.  My congratulations, Gage!  Way to go!

Hendrix Eldridge took her first mallards while duck hunting with her father, Brad, during the cold mid-January weather.  That is awesome, Hendrix!  Congratulations in our wild Misssissippi outdoors!

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, Rex

This picture is in memory of my hunting friend, Rex Howell, whose Heavenly Birthday is today and died on January 31, 2021. His son, Spencer, took this photo of us at the family deer camp (Christmas Place Plantation and Hunting Club) on a workday in July 2009. He would have been 66 years old. Also, his youngest daughter, Erin, is marrying Carson today on her Dad's birthday. It will be a sad but happy day for the newlyweds but he will be there in spirit. Blessings to both of them.

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