RE: Doing it on your own in Mississippi ?
Holley Springs Nat. Forest might be a site for you to consider. It's in the Northern part of the state, about 60 Mi. SE of Memphis. I have a couple friends that have hunted some there. I have no first hand knowledge of the place as I hunt on my own 80 acres of timber. As I only take 1-2 deer a season, my plots draw enough deer to satisfy my needs and my son. Check my Profile, and send me an Email, maybe I can find some more sites around here.
Russ