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MDWFP Invites Youth to Fishing Rodeo Events in Rose Hill and Columbia

Monday, May 22 by Caston Countz

Youth 15 years and younger are invited to fishing rodeos being held at two State Fishing Lakes on Saturday, May 27. Both events are free, and they provide a good opportunity for young anglers to fish a lake that is well stocked with catfish... Read More.

Bait Fish Regulation Approved for Dam Spillway Areas

Monday, May 15 by Caston Countz

JACKSON - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau announced a new rule regarding the handling and storage of bait fish captured in dam spillway areas. Anglers using dip or landing nets, cast nets, boat mounted scoops, wire baskets, minnow... Read More.

Mississippi’s 2017-18 Early Migratory Bird Seasons Announced

Tuesday, May 9 by Caston Countz

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks approved dates for the 2017-2018 early hunting seasons for migratory game birds during its April meeting in Jackson, Mississippi. These dates are listed in the table below; and include hunting seasons for doves, resident Canada geese, early... Read More.

Spring Squirrel Season Opens May 15

Monday, May 8 by Caston Countz

Mississippi’s spring squirrel hunting season opens May 15 and closes June 1. The bag limit is four squirrels per day. Unlike fall and winter hunting, during the spring squirrel hunting season, acorns and other nut crops will not be available. Squirrels use a wide variety... Read More.

Alligator Hunting Season and Permit Process Approved for 2017

Monday, May 8 by Caston Countz

At a public meeting on April 19, 2017, the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks approved rule changes for the 2017 alligator hunting season on public waters and private lands in Mississippi. The statewide public waters season will include opportunities in specific public... Read More.

Primary Returns in Columbia

Wednesday, May 3 by Caston Countz

Totals are as of Tuesday evening at 10pm: Mayor (R): Justin McKenzie 463 Reed Houston 288 Harry Griffith 36 Mayor (D): Calvin "Scope" Newsome 279 Glen McKenzie 108 Alderman Ward 1: Wendell Hammond Alderman Ward 2: Jason Stringer 192 Robert "Booger" Sandifer 135 Mike Kuykendall 95 Tyler Berry There will be a runoff between Stringer and... Read More.

Hear the mayoral candidates on Catchy Friday.

Thursday, April 27 by Caston Countz

Join MCDP on Friday, April 28th for our monthly membership breakfast, Catchy Friday! The City of Columbia's Mayoral Candidates will be our program speakers. We will meet in the Business Plex-Community Room, 1730 Highway 44, Columbia at 7:45 a.m. Bring a guest, bring your business cards, and get informed! Sponsored this month by Citizens Bank.

Annual Forestry Field Day in Marion County this Saturday

Thursday, April 27 by Caston Countz

The Marion County Forestry Association will host its Annual Forestry Field Day this Saturday, April 29th at the tree farms belonging to Ken and Larry Morgan and Timmy Easterling. The location is approximately 1/4 mile North of Morgantown on Highway 587. Look for the... Read More.