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Alligator applicants get surprise — it’s free
When people began logging into MDWFP.com today to apply for Mississippi’s 2013 public alligator hunting season, they received a nice surprise. […]
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Gator application process June 3-17
A record 920 alligator hunting permits will be available in Mississippi this summer with the application process to be held in June. The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks gave the plan its final approval recently, the agency confirmed yesterday (May 1).
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Mississippi’s giant gators match adrenalin rush of ‘Griz’
A conversation over drinks aboard an 80-foot luxury fishing boat off British Columbia led to a Mississippi adventure that landed a Canadian big game hunter one of his most exciting trophies — a 12-foot alligator that weighed over 600 pounds. […]
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State-record gator landed
It broke a trolling motor. It broke a boat trailer winch strap. But what the 697 1/2-pounder will most be remembered for breaking is Mississippi’s record for heaviest alligator ever taken by a hunter. […]
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Luck of the draw
Tim Taylor didn’t get drawn for the Mississippi public lands alligator hunt, but he ended up with a trophy that will soon be hanging on his wall just the same. “Great photo isn’t it?” said Taylor, who works for the City of Ridgeland Parks Department […]
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Brandon hunter kills 12-foot, 600-pound alligator
Nearly two hours into the battle, Scott Lemmons of Brandon had the cane pole and hoop snare in his hand, ready to put the clincher on what he thought was a pretty good alligator. […]
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Higher river levels could help alligator hunters
As far as alligator season in Mississippi, which opens at noon on Friday in most areas of the state, Hurricane Isaac brought both good and bad news for hunters. And, Mother Nature was fair — she did just the same for the gators. […]
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Hunters have one more day to apply for alligator permits
A special one-day extension to apply for the 2012 public alligator hunt has been set for Monday by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, due to a website glitch on the final day of the original application period. […]
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Apply now for chance to hunt gators
More Mississippians than ever have an opportunity to hunt alligators in 2012, but it requires more than just a brave soul to be in that number. Right now, haste and good luck are more important traits. This is the final week of the application period. Friday (June 15) is the last day to apply for the 810 tags available for the expanded September season. […]
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Alligator hunting opportunities expanded
More Mississippians will get the opportunity to hunt alligators on more waters under an expansion plan approved by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks on March 20. A total of 810 permits will be issued, representing a 40 percent increase over 2011. […]
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Foursome take state-record alligator
Duck hunters and some deer hunters at Bell Island Hunting Club north of Vicksburg were well aware of the giant alligator that made a 500-acre lake its home at the hunting camp. […]
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Pearl River alligator hunt postponed for two weeks
The scheduled alligator hunt in the Pearl River zone has been postponed for two weeks due to “hazardous conditions: on the river, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced today (Sept. 8). The hunt, originally slated for this weekend, will take place on Sept. 23-24, the MDWFP said.