
Welcome to the final and triumphant chapter of one of the best wildlife comeback stories in the history of North America. From 1200 individual deer in Mississippi in 1929 to over 1.5 million in 2026, this story is one you don't want to miss. Including, the story of a first ever deer hunt on public land that involved over 3300 hunters, a vehicles lined up for miles waiting to check deer in! ---------------- Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater

Mississippi Deer History | Backwoods University Ep. 35

Turkey Stamps | Backwoods University Ep. 24

Dan Moultrie on the History and Ethics of Trail Cameras | The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 915

The Woman Who Saved Mississippi's Natural Resources | Backwoods University Ep. 4

Jim Heffelfinger, The Deer Preacher | The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 899

Mississippi's Most Controversial Native Animal | Backwoods University Ep. 5