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Reward offered in golden eagle shooting

June 15, 2011 MDWFP news release

A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot golden eagle near Iuka that was discovered in April, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announced today (June 15).

The eagle, which survived and is undergoing rehabilitation at the Jackson Zoo, was discovered in the Burnsville community near County Road 306 and Tishomingo County on April 7, and an investigation by state and federal officials has revealed the eagle was shot between March 15 and April 7. […]

July issue of Mississippi Sportsman being printed

June 15, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

Sure the heat is oppressive, but those of us who love the outdoors simply work around it to continue to pursue our passion. […]

Wildfires on Deer Island have highlighted the need for burn bans on the popular camping site.

Deer Island wildfires highlight burn ban

June 3, 2011 From News Reports

Coastal Mississippi is currently under extreme drought conditions. After two recent wildfires on Deer Island, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is reminding the public that Harrison and Jackson counties along the coast have a burn ban in effect that prohibits any outdoor burning, including campfires.

Although there is no proof either of the Deer Island fires was caused by people, both fires started in areas frequented by boaters and campers. […]

June issue heads to printer

May 19, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

The June issue of Mississippi Sportsman heads to the printer today (May 19), and it’s a great one. The issue is jam-packed with information directing you to the hot places and techniques to load your boat in June. It also gives hunters details on a major step they can take today to greatly benefit their deer herds. […]

The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway doesn't just affect Louisiana waters. Department of Marine Fisheries officials believe it also will push saltwater species from Hancock County's coastal waters and potentially introduce invasive species to coastal rivers.

Opening of Louisiana’s Bonnet Carre Spillway will impact Mississippi coastal fishing

May 19, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

The Bonnet Carre Spillway and the Mississippi Sound.

This year’s spring rains and thaws from a hard winter have created the largest flood to come down the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys in a century. That led to the opening of the 5.7-mile long Bonnet Carre Spillway, which is located 32.8 river miles north of New Orleans. […]

Snakes are among the wildlife being displaced by Mississippi River flooding.

Alligators and snakes among wildlife displaced by Mississippi River flooding

May 18, 2011 MDWFP news release

The rising levels of the Mississippi River and its tributaries will disperse alligators, snakes and other wildlife to new locations, and residents should be prepared for encounters, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said today (May 18).

“If snakes are encountered, it is always best to keep your distance, since most snake bites occur when people try to handle or kill them,” MDWFP’s Alligator Program Leader Ricky Flynt said. […]

Deer and other wildlife are being pushed from flooded areas as the Mississippi River continues to inundate the batture land and property along tributaries.

MDWFP cautions against capturing, handling wildlife displaced because of Mississippi River flooding

May 17, 2011 MDWFP news release

The rising waters along the Mississippi and its tributaries have forced animals out of their normal home ranges, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is asking people not to approach wildlife on levees, raised roadways and other high ground. […]

Jared Hester nabbed the win in the Big Bass Contest to earn a Sportsman Gear prize pack and a Shimano Caenan reel.

‘jhester’ wins Big Bass Contest; ‘Austin P.’ and ‘Scout Pro’ take turkey contests

May 10, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

MS-Sportsman.com users named the winners of the Big Bass and Turkey Photo & Video contests over the weekend. Each winner will receive an Official Sportsman package. […]

Voting begins in big bass, turkey contests

May 4, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

Voting in the Big Bass and Turkey contests have begun, with winners of each contest earning free Official Sportsman Gear.
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Radio-collared female black bear found dead in Bolivar County

March 8, 2011 MDWFP news release

The remains of a female black bear were recently found in Bolivar County. The bear had been previously captured by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks in July 2010 and fitted with a global positioning system collar for research purposes. […]

ZipVac

February 28, 2011 Mississippi Sportsman

ZipVac portable vacuum seal storage bags from CTI Industries are resealable, go-anywhere bags that protect and keep food and wild game fresh-tasting more than five times longer than their regular freezer life. […]

E15 approved for newer-model vehicles, EPA says

January 26, 2011 From News Reports

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Jan. 21 granted a waiver that will allow gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol to be sold for cars, SUVs and light pickup trucks made in 2001 through 2006. The agency earlier waived the limitations for for so-called E15 for model-year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. […]