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Mississippi Department of Wildlife Promotes 250 Years of American Marksmanship

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is inviting residents to celebrate 250 years of American marksmanship this summer. The department is promoting visits to its shooting facilities across the state, encouraging people to sharpen their skills and enjoy outdoor traditions.

MDWFP recommends bringing a friend to these facilities to experience the enduring American pastime of shooting. The department emphasizes the historical significance of marksmanship as a part of American heritage.

For more information and to find the nearest shooting facility, visit the department’s website at mdwfp.com. The initiative is part of the #250YearsOfAmericanMarksmanship and #America250 campaigns.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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