Hunting

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Early migratory bird hunting seasons to be considered at MCWFP meeting

July 7, 2011 MDWFP news release

The Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks will determine dates for early migratory game birds during their monthly meeting scheduled for July 19 at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks office in Jackson, the agency announced yesterday (July 7).

Seasons will be based on the early season framework released June 27 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

While seasons have yet to be set officially, these early season frameworks are expected to be very similar to recent years. […]

Deer Hunting

What crossbow is right for you?

July 5, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

Choosing the right crossbow can be a daunting task, especially for those who making their first foray in to the weapons. Let’s face it: There’s a ton of options, and everybody says that their crossbow is the best.

In desperation, many potential crossbow hunters grasp at straws and buy the cheapest, the fastest or just the prettiest crossbow. When someone buys using these criteria to guide them there are two possible outcomes.

Either they are very lucky, or they are doomed to disappointment. […]

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Duck numbers skyrocket in northern breeding grounds

July 2, 2011 From Ducks Unlimited

Duck numbers in the northern breeding grounds have increased an estimated 11 percent over last year and 35 percent over the long-term average, according to a preliminary report released yesterday (June 30) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Total duck populations were estimated at 45.6 million breeding ducks on the surveyed area. Last year’s estimate was 40.9 million birds

This was only the fifth time in the survey’s history that the total duck population exceeded 40 million. […]

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Water Torture

June 27, 2011 Michael O. Giles

With record-breaking flood levels along the mighty Mississippi from Tunica to Natchez, outdoorsmen and wildlife fans were left wondering if the Delta’s deer would survive. Did the deer losses number in the hundreds, or maybe in the thousands? Will the surviving deer starve? And how long will it take them to starve? Would there be any deer left in the Mississippi Delta? Would their numbers ever rebound to allow hunting again? How long would it take for the population to rebound, if it ever does? […]

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Never Too Early

June 27, 2011 Cliff Covington

When it comes to hunting whitetails with stick and string, Jimmy Cassell of Port Gibson takes this challenging sport quite seriously. While most archers consider it an achievement to harvest any legal buck, Cassell sets his standards much higher. In fact, he has passed up more 140+-class whitetails than most hunters ever encounter in a lifetime. His bowhunting success is evident by the numerous trophy bucks that adorn the walls of his Claiborne County home. […]