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Mississippi wildlife agency urges hunters to apply for 2026 spring turkey hunts before Jan. 31

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) is reminding hunters that the application period for the 2026 Wildlife Management Area Spring Turkey Draw Hunts closes Jan. 31, according to a news release.

Hunters interested in participating can find more information and apply online at the MDWFP website. The agency emphasizes that non-residents planning to hunt public land from March 7 to March 31 must also apply for a Public Land License Endorsement. The application window for this endorsement runs from Jan. 15 to Jan. 31.

Details regarding the application process and requirements are available on the MDWFP website. Hunters are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline to secure a permit for the upcoming spring turkey season.

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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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