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Mississippi to Open Waterfowl Season for Youth, Veteran, and Military Hunters This Weekend

All Wildlife Management Areas across Mississippi will open for waterfowl hunting on February 7 and 8, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

The agency said the weekend is designated for youth, veterans, and active military members. All WMAs with waterfowl hunting opportunities will be open during these two days.

Waterfowl regulations and bag limits will remain the same as during the regular season. The event is first come, first served, with no drawings required, officials said.

Hunters are encouraged to check the department’s website to locate WMAs near them. The site provides details on waterfowl hunting opportunities across the state.

For more information, visit https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/wildlife-species-program/waterfowl-program/waterfowl-hunting-opportunities.

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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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