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Mississippi hosts youth squirrel hunting events across state

Mississippi held its annual youth squirrel hunts across various wildlife management areas, aiming to introduce young hunters to outdoor skills and safety. The events provided education on squirrel biology and dog handling during hunting activities, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Organizers expressed gratitude to participants and volunteers for their support. The department emphasized that these events foster outdoor skills and safety awareness among youth while promoting wildlife conservation efforts across the state.

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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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