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Bears are on the move in Mississippi
The warmer days of spring and the landscape’s annual greening up bring with it increased activity by black bears throughout Mississippi. […]
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MDMR seeking public comment for Oyster Management and Recovery Strategic Plan
The MDMR is seeking public comments from stakeholders on the draft document, “Oyster Management and Recovery Strategic Plan.” […]
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Recreational season for greater amberjack reopens May 1
Officials with the MDMR announced on April 22 that recreational harvest for Greater Amberjack will open on May 1, 2021. […]
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Mississippi’s red snapper season will open May 28
Mississippi’s red snapper season will open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels at 12:01 a.m. on May 28, 2021. […]
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MDMR to conduct prescribed burn April 21 on Deer Island
Officials with the MDMR are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on a 134-acre section in the central portion of Deer Island on April 21. […]
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Scott Coopwood reappointed to the Commission of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Scott Coopwood was sworn-in on April 14, after being reappointed to the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks by Governor Tate Reeves. […]
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Snakes are more active in the spring
If you are in the outdoors, your chances of running into a snake have significantly increased because of snakes changing habitats. […]
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Cammack Roberds appointed to MACMR
Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Cammack “Cam” Roberds to the MACMR representing recreational sports fishermen. […]
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Two MDWFP Conservation Officers awarded Medal of Valor
Two Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Conservation Officers received a Medal of Valor. […]
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Gulf may hold three times as many red snapper as previously estimated
According to a study released on March 24, there are about three times as many red snapper as previously estimated in the Gulf of Mexico. […]
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Wolf Lake in Yazoo County is closed to boating
Due to flooding and high water resulting from heavy rainfall Wolf Lake is closed to all recreational boating until further notice. […]
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Spring Lake water level at Wall Doxey State Park back to normal
Spring Lake at Wall Doxey State Park has been refilled. A winter drawdown was conducted for aquatic vegetation control. […]