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Mississippi Outdoors Teams Up with Biologists to Study Bass in Byhalia Creek

The Mississippi Outdoors crew partnered with Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) fisheries biologists to survey bass populations in Byhalia Creek.

Biologists collected data to estimate the number of spotted bass in the area. This research aims to inform conservation strategies and promote sustainable fishing opportunities, according to MDWFP.

The effort also contributes to understanding the health of Mississippi’s waterways. Viewers can watch the full episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-asUxU033U, where the team explains how this work benefits local ecosystems and fishing communities.

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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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