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Mississippi’s Governor’s Quail Hunt Highlights Conservation Efforts

The Mississippi Outdoors crew traveled to Lamar County for the Governor’s Hunt at Long Leaf Plantation, an annual event that celebrates Mississippi’s quail hunting traditions. The event brings together landowners, conservationists, and hunters to promote habitat management and private land stewardship.

Hosted by the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, Parks, and Marine Foundation, the Governor’s Hunt emphasizes collaboration and conservation. The event also highlights the importance of preserving long-standing hunting traditions in the state.

As the foundation prepares for the 2026 Governor’s Hunt, organizers reflected on last year’s event in Lamar County. The event underscores efforts to maintain quail populations and promote sustainable hunting practices in Mississippi.

A full episode of the visit can be viewed at https://youtu.be/Iy_Z5pP99t4.

Source: Original Article

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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