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Mississippi urges hunters to manage dove fields legally before season ends

Mississippi wildlife officials are encouraging hunters and landowners to take advantage of remaining time to manage dove fields legally. Dove hunting is among the most popular migratory bird hunts in North America, including Mississippi.

Officials emphasize the importance of knowing and obeying all applicable laws related to the sport. Proper management can attract doves while ensuring compliance with regulations.

For tips on creating a last-minute dove field that complies with state laws, interested parties can visit the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks website at https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/private-lands-program/habitat-and-wildlife-information/last-minute-dove-field.

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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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