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Mississippi wildlife officials offer tips on selecting management bucks

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has shared advice on selecting management bucks. The department emphasizes that choosing which bucks to harvest is more complex than simply counting points or judging antler size.

Factors such as age, habitat, deer density, property-specific data, and management goals all influence the decision. The department notes that some commonly used rules may not be as effective as believed.

For more information on making informed management-buck decisions, visit the department’s website at the link provided.

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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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