KOSCIUSKO —
I haven't heard of any monster bucks falling yet, but the boys around here have got some meat.
Both of my boys have each taken two does.
My son in Georgia got one there and one in Kentucky.
He took a good buck in Kentucky a few years ago.
One of my fellow workers got a nice buck with string and stick in Kentucky as well.
That state is a sleeper and I think you are going to hear of more trophy bucks coming from there in the near future.
I did hear of one nice buck being killed near home by a young man around opening day.
Don't underestimate our home area either; there are some fine bucks within spitting distance of most of us.
That's a good thing because I cannot afford to go on these exotic hunts out of state.
Maybe some day, but for now at least I can dream.
Speaking of exotic places, just yesterday I was talking to a gentleman that I have hunted with several times at a minor traffic accident.
The next day I turned on the television and tuned into an outdoor channel and there he was, hunting in the remote jungles of Mexico.
We have some folks around here who have been blessed enough to have hunted and fished in the far reaches of the world and I am proud for them.
Like I said, at least I can dream.
I just got to thinking that I better put in a disclaimer.
You may have noticed that I don't use a lot of names in my articles.
There is a reason for that.
Years ago when I was in a higher position of authority I thanked a man over a local radio station for helping us catch an escaped prisoner after giving us a tip and I mentioned him by name.
Well he pitched a fit and said they would burn his house down.
Lord, I wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that in over thirty years of law enforcement.
Anyway, I haven't had a house burn down yet, but I have learned a lesson, so I try not to use names unless I get permission.
Besides if you mention one and not another, then feelings get hurt.
Back to stick and string, I hope your arrow flies true and may you get that trophy of a lifetime.
Gun deer season is coming up with youth season first and early primitive arms season follows.
I am looking forward to it and I like the way Mississippi did the early primitive arms season for does only, because that is the best time to harvest a doe, before the breeding and the rut sets in.
With the liberal seasons we have here in the Magnolia State, if you hunt, you should at least be able to get some meat legally.
There is no reason to go outside the law.
So get out and enjoy God's great outdoors, I intend to.
On the Porch with Dirk is a recurring article written by Dirk Thayer, an avid outdoorsman and storyteller.
Sports
On the Porch with Dirk: Stick, string and deer
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Whippets fall to Patriots
The Kosciusko Whippets were fresh off an emotional quarterfinal series victory over Tishomingo County when the Lewisburg Patriots came to town on Thursday night.
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Spring drills end for area high schools
The Ethel Tigers finished up spring football during the second week of May and coach Paul Dees said his team accomplished a lot in the days that they had to work together. The Kosciusko Whippets finished spring training with a victory over Northeast Lauderdale 16-14 last Friday night and head coach Tyler Peterson was pleased with the progression that the Whippets are making
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Myer wins state, Hill finishes third
The third time is the charm for Mitchell Myer at the 4A MHSAA State Track Meet. In 2011 Mitchell finished fourth with 11-00.00 and in 2012 he finished sixth with a leap of 11-00.00. On Monday, May 13, Mitchell vaulted 12-06.00 to capture his fifth victory to stay undefeated for the year.
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To the wire, Kosy defeats Braves
The Kosciusko Whippets were in good shape after Friday night’s 8-0 win over the visiting Tishomingo Braves, but a set-back in Iuka on Saturday, a 3-2 loss, put the fast dogs’ season in jeopardy.
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KHS hires Greenleaf
The Kosciusko School Board met Monday night and approved the hiring of new Whippet basketball coach Eleazarus Greenleaf.
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On the Porch with Dirk: How great Thou art
Here I am, the last day of turkey season and a monsoon of rain is dousing Attala County.
It is real easy to get depressed in weather like this, especially after a season like I have had. -
Tigers finish season 15-13
The Ethel Tigers were fresh off a thrilling first round sweep of French Camp when they traveled to Stringer on Saturday for game one of the best-of-three series.
The Tigers would drop game one 5-3.
Game one had been pushed from Thursday to Saturday due to inclement weather, pushing game two to Monday night in Ethel, to which the Tigers fell once again, 7-2. -
Kosy moves to third round
The Kosciusko Whippets had a bitter taste in their mouths from 2012’s playoff series loss to New Albany in three games.
That taste is clearly better now, and New Albany was once again the foe. -
Kosy boys and girls track head to State meet
The Kosciusko boys and girls track teams participated in the North State Track meet at Pontotoc on May 4 and will be sending one boys and four girls to the Class 4A State Meet at Pearl on May 13
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Martin inducted into Hall of Fame
Railford “Randy” Martin was inducted into the Holmes Community College Sports Hall of Fame on April 25.
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