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Turkey hunting season opens this weekend

Turkey hunting season opens this weekend in many regions, prompting hunters to dust off their gear and prepare for the season.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks urges hunters to review regulations and ensure they have the necessary licenses and permits. More information is available on their website.

Wildlife officials remind hunters to follow safety guidelines and respect wildlife during the season. Photos of turkey hunting can be found on the department’s website, credited to Paul T. Brown.

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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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