Avian Flu Should Not Be A Concern For Waterfowl Hunters 02/21/06
Recent news of avian flu outbreaks have caused concern with waterfowl hunters, but MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks officials say the concern is likely unwarranted. [Comments?]
GPS Mallards 01/30/06
Beginning in late winter, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will begin an exciting new program to track migratory waterfowl. Approximately 30 mallards will be trapped and outfitted with small backpack Global Positioning
System transmitters. [1 Comment]
MDWFP Continues Crackdown on License Fraud 12/20/05
Conservation officers and agency investigators have some new tools at their disposal in fighting license fraud, according to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. License fraud occurs in a variety of forms. Most common is a case where a non-resident uses fraudulent means to purchase a resident license. [Comments?]
State Wildlife Agency Investigating License Fraud 11/01/05
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is currently investigating a number of cases involving license fraud, according to MDWFP officials. [Comments?]
Alligator Season Report 10/05/05
Mississippi's first legal alligator hunting season closed and reports were positive, according to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (DWFP). [Comments?]
Significant Changes in Hunting Regulations 08/12/05
Three major changes are in store for Mississippi hunters this year, according to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. These changes include two deer management zones, crossbow permits, and Wildlife Management Area (WMA) user permits.
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New State Alligator Hunting Season 08/04/05
Mississippi will have a special hunting season on alligators in September, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWF&P).
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Archery Coming to Public Schools 05/31/05
If things go as planned, the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Foundation will initiate an Archery in the Schools Program in 10 pilot schools this fall, according to a spokesman. [Comments?]
House Bill Would Gut Wildlife Department 03/13/05
If the supporters of a House Bill introduced
last week have their way, the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
faces perhaps the greatest reduction in annual funding in its 73-year history,
according to agency officials. [Comments?]
Deer Enclosure Registration Due January 1st 12/15/03
Mississippi landowners with deer enclosures on their property that prevent the free exit of deer must register with the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks by January 1, according to an agency spokesman. [Comments?]
A Pair of Vermont 8 Point Bucks My father and I were both in our stands early in November. It was warm all season and when the cold snap hit the rut must have been hot. After a few hours I could not believe my eyes, a great 8 pointer buck, I was so excited. After harvesting the deer I could not wait to tell my dad.