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 03/12/05
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?]
Sportsman License Holders Can Win New Truck 10/13/03
In a matter of months, some lucky Mississippi Sportsman License holder will be driving home a new Dodge Truck, according to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. [Comments?]
Sportsman License Holders Can Win New Truck 03/24/03
In a matter of months, some lucky Mississippi Sportsman License holder will be driving home a new Dodge Truck, according to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. [Comments?]
Delta Wildlife Hearings 02/28/03
A public hearing will be held by the Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks at 6:30 p.m. on April 3 at the Mahannah Wildlife Management Area headquarters. Agency biologists, conservation officers, and others will attend and take comments from the public related to upcoming regulations. [Comments?]
Officials Meet On Chronic Wasting Disease 06/18/02
Although Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has not been found in Mississippi's deer herd, state officials with the departments of Agriculture and Commerce and Wildlife have met to discuss CWD and its prevention, control, and testing, according to the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. [Comments?]