Mississippi Outdoor 2016 Digest 2017 Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks

MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR 2016 DIGEST 2017 MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, AND PARKS

CURRENT INFORMATION ON: • Hunting and Fishing • License Requirements Regulations • Wildlife Management Areas VISIT OUR • State Lakes and • Boating Safety WEBSITE: State Parks MDWFP.COM • Hunter Education PLUS MORE

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HUNTING MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT License Prices ��4-6 OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, License Information ��8-12 AND PARKS ARTICLE: Wild Hogs: Don’t Move the Problem �� 14 1505 Eastover Drive 2016 Senate and House Bills �� 16 Jackson, MS 39211-6374 White-tailed Deer Zones, Hunting Seasons, and Bag Limits ��18-22 (601) 432-2400 Mississippi Official State Record Deer �� 23 Phil Bryant Small Game Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits �� 24 Governor Migratory Game Bird Seasons and Bag Limits �� 24 Turkey Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits �� 25 COMMISSIONERS Wildlife Management Areas �� 26 Wildlife Management Area Permitted Draw Hunts �� 26 Billy Deviney, Chairman MDWFP Regions/State & Federal Wildlife Management Areas Map �� 26 WMA Youth and Handicapped Hunts �� 28 Clay Wagner, Vice-Chairman North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge Complex �� 29 Wildlife Management Area Information �� 30 Scott Coopwood, Commissioner Sharing Your Wildlife Management Areas and National Forests �� 31 Hunting and Recreation on National Forests in Mississippi ��32-33 Bill F. Cossar, Commissioner General Hunting Regulations and Requirements ��36-39 Mississippi Museum of Natural Science �� 42 Robert Taylor, Commissioner Hunter Education Program �� 43 EXECUTIVE STAFF FISHING Dr. Sam Polles Boating Enforcement ��44-46 Executive Director Boat Registration ��44-46 Robert L. Cook Freshwater Fishing in Mississippi, Laws, and Regulations ��46-51 Deputy Executive Director Mississippi State Fishing Lakes ��52-55 Larry Castle Fish Tissue Advisories and Commercial Fish Bans �� 56 Director, Technical Programs Mississippi State Record Fish �� 57 Michael Bolden Community Assistance Program - Public Fishing Waters �� 58 Director, Administrative Services Jennifer Head STATE PARKS Director, State Parks Mississippi State Parks ��59-60 Charles Knight Director, Mississippi Museum Mississippi State Parks – Fees ��61-63 of Natural Science Mississippi State Parks – Amenities �� 64 Useful Phone Numbers �� 68

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OUTDOOR DIGEST CURRENT INFORMATION ON: • Hunting and Fishing Regulations • License Requirements The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, VISIT OUR • Wildlife Management Areas WEBSITE: • State Lakes and MDWFP.COM State Parks • Boating Safety Fisheries, and Parks is committed to con- • Hunter Education PLUS MORE serving our abundant natural resources for generations to come and providing recreational opportunities for all. Whether you are looking for white-tailed deer or wild turkey, or if simply you want to spend time in the About this Guide woods hiking, bird watching, or shooting photographs, the Magnolia This high-quality regulation guide is offered to you State is surely the place to be. In addition to our fantastic public hunting by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and fishing opportunities, more than 25 state parks are operated by the and Parks through its unique partnership with J.F. MDWFP. These affordable and accessible destinations are designed to be Griffin Publishing, LLC. family-oriented and offer a wide variety of exciting outdoor adventures. J.F. Griffin is an award winning publishing house Our conservation achievements are a result of the commitment by that specializes in producing state fish & wildlife men and women who have supported our Agency over many years. regulation books. J.F. Griffin supports MDWFP’s staff Mississippi’s private landowners, business people, and decision mak- in the design, layout, and editing of the guides. They ers have worked alongside our dedicated staff to sustain our outdoor also manage the marketing and sales of advertising heritage. Now, more than ever, the continued support of individuals who to appropriate businesses within the book. support the outdoors and enjoy the benefits of our lifestyle is necessary to conserve Mississippi’s land, water, and wildlife. The revenue generated through ad sales signifi- cantly lowers production costs and generates savings. Cherished memories are always created whenever we enjoy the fruits These savings translate into additional funds for other of our labor with family and friends in Mississippi’s great outdoors. important fisheries and habitat programs. Each outdoor experience is unique as it brings with it a renewed sense of hope and anticipation of experiencing something new and exciting. If you have any feedback or are interested in advertis- I wish each of you a successful and safe season enjoying everything ing, please contact us at 413.884.1001 or online at our natural resources have to offer. www.JFGriffin.com Good luck this season. Graphic Design: Jon Gulley, Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski, Dane Fay, and John Corey

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LICENSE PROCESSING AGENT ALL ANNUAL LICENSES AND PERMITS ARE VALID FOR ONE (1) YEAR AFTER DATE OF ISSUANCE. PRICE FEE FEE

Sportsman License (Includes Fall & Spring Turkey Hunting, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, and Freshwater $45.00 $1.29 $1.00 Fishing. Does not include WMA User Permit, Saltwater Fishing or Waterfowl Stamp.)

All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing (Does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow Permit, Fall Turkey $25.00 $1.29 $1.00 Permit, WMA User Permit, or Waterfowl Stamp.)

Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow Permit $14.00 $1.29 $1.00

Fall Turkey Permit (Must be purchased in addition to All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing license to fall turkey $5.00 $1.29 $1.00 hunt. Fall turkey hunting limited to certain areas, see open areas on page 25.)

Wildlife Management Area User Permit (Must be purchased prior to ANY use of a Wildlife Management Area and in addition to any other required hunting/fishing license; however, on U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Management Areas, $15.00 $1.29 $1.00 permits are only required for hunting, fishing, and trapping.)

Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing $10.00 $1.29 $1.00

Annual Resident Range Permit $40.00 $1.29 $1.00

Senior Annual Range Permit $20.00 $1.29 $1.00

Apprentice Sportsman License $32.00 $1.29 $1.00

Apprentice All Game License $17.0 0 $1.29 $1.00

Apprentice Small Game License $13.00 $1.29 $1.00

North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge Permit* $15.00 $1.29 $1.00

3-Day Sportsman Apprentice License $7.0 0 $1.29 $1.00

Trapping $25.00 $1.29 $1.00

3-Day Freshwater Fishing1 $3.00 $1.29 $1.00

Saltwater Fishing $10.00 $1.29 $1.00

State Waterfowl Stamp Electronic Privilege (Required for any persons 16 years of age and older when hunting $10.00 $1.29 $1.00 waterfowl - Federal Stamp also required.)

Federal Duck Stamp - Electronic (Electronic stamp is valid for 45 days from date of purchase. Actual stamp will $26.50 $1.29 $1.00 be mailed within 45 days)

Youth Exempt (Under 16 years of age, voluntary – All Game Hunting, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing license, $2.30 $1.70 $1.00 Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit, WMA, Waterfowl Stamp.)

Senior Exempt Lifetime (Age 65 and over, voluntary – All Game Hunting, Freshwater Fishing license, Archery/Primi- $2.30 $1.70 $1.00 tive Weapon/Crossbow permit, WMA. Does not include saltwater fishing, waterfowl stamp. )

Senior Lifetime Saltwater License (Age 65 and over) $5.00 $1.29 $1.00

Disabled Exempt** (Voluntary – All Game Hunting, Freshwater, and Saltwater Fishing license, Archery/Primitive $2.30 $1.70 $1.00 Weapon/Crossbow permit, WMA – must carry proof of disability if you do not purchase the Disabled Exempt license.)

Duplicate Hunting & Fishing License $5.00 $1.29 $1.00

* This permit is valid for Coldwater, Dahomey, and Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuges only. ** May be purchased only at MDWFP offices, state lakes, and state parks. Note: 1 - 3-Day License is valid for 3 consecutive calendar days. • All deer, hog, and turkey hunters must buy either an All Game Hunting/Fishing or the Sportsman License.

Please call 601-432-2055 or email [email protected] with your current information such as mailing address, email address and phone number to better ensure the receipt of your hunting/fishing license or boat registration to prevent duplicate processing fees.

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LICENSE PROCESSING AGENT ALL ANNUAL LICENSES AND PERMITS ARE VALID FOR ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE PRICE FEE FEE All Game Hunting1 (Does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit, Deer Permit, Spring or Fall $300.00 $1.29 $3.00 Turkey Permits, WMA User Permit, Waterfowl Stamp, Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing.) 7-Day All Game Hunting1 (Does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit, Deer Permit, Spring or $125.00 $1.29 $3.00 Fall Turkey Permits, WMA User Permit, Waterfowl Stamp, Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing.) 3-Day All Game Hunting - Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow1 (Does not include Deer Permit, Spring or $125.00 $1.29 $3.00 Fall Turkey Permits, WMA User Permit, Waterfowl Stamp, Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing.) Youth All Game Hunting2 (Does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit, Deer Permit, Spring or $110.00 $1.29 $3.00 Fall Turkey Permits, WMA User Permit, Waterfowl Stamp, Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing.) Youth 7-Day All Game Hunting2 (Does not include Archery/ Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit, Deer Permit, $60.00 $1.29 $3.00 Spring or Fall Turkey Permits, WMA User Permit, Waterfowl Stamp, Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing.) Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow (Must be purchased in addition to All Game Hunting or 7-Day $75.00 $1.29 $3.00 All Game Hunting.) Wildlife Management Area User Permit* (Must be purchased prior to ANY use of a wildlife management area and in addition to any other required hunting/fishing license; however, on U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Management Areas, $30.00 $1.29 $1.00 permits are only required for hunting, fishing, and trapping.) Deer Permit* (Required for hunting deer during all deer seasons. This license must be purchased in addition to All $5.00 $1.29 $1.00 Game, 7-Day All Game, 3-Day All Game Hunting, Youth All Game Hunting, or Youth 7-Day All Game Hunting.) Spring Turkey Permit* (Required for hunting turkey during spring turkey season. This license must be purchased in addition to All Game, 7-Day All Game, 3-Day All Game Hunting, Youth All Game Hunting, or Youth 7-Day All Game $20.00 $1.29 $1.00 Hunting.) Fall Turkey Permit* (Required for hunting turkey during fall turkey season. This license must be purchased in addition to All Game, or 7-Day All Game, or 3-Day All Game Hunting, or Youth All Game Hunting, or Youth 7-Day All Game $20.00 $1.29 $1.00 Hunting. See open areas on page 25.) Small Game Hunting $95.00 $1.29 $3.00 Annual Non-Resident Range Permit $80.00 $1.29 $3.00 7-Day Small Game Hunting $38.00 $1.29 $3.00 North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge Permit** $15.00 $1.29 $1.00 Trapping $205.00 $1.29 $3.00 Shooting Preserve $13.00 $1.29 $1.00 Non-Resident State Waterfowl Stamp (Electronic privilege required for any person 16 years of age and older $19.00 $1.29 $1.00 when hunting waterfowl. Federal Stamp also required.) Federal Duck Stamp - Electronic (Electronic stamp is valid for 45 days from date of purchase. Actual stamp will $26.50 $1.29 $1.00 be mailed within 45 days) Freshwater Fishing $60.00 $1.29 $3.00 1-Day Freshwater Fishing (Valid for one (1) calendar day.) $8.00 $1.29 $1.00 3-Day Freshwater Fishing $15.00 $1.29 $2.00 Saltwater Fishing $30.00 $1.29 $3.00 3-Day Saltwater Fishing $15.00 $1.29 $2.00 Armed Forces 14-Day License (Includes Spring or Fall Turkey Permit, Deer Permit, Freshwater Fishing, Archery, Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit. Does not include WMA Permit, State Waterfowl or Saltwater Fishing. Applica- $33.00 $1.29 $0.00 tions are available at Jackson office and online at www.MDWFP.com) Duplicate Hunting & Fishing License $5.00 $1.29 $1.00

* These permits are required in addition to any Non-Resident Lifetime License previously sold. ** This permit is valid for Coldwater, Dahomey, and Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuges only. 1 - Ages 19 and over 2 - Ages 16, 17, and 18 Note: • Louisiana residents must purchase both the Freshwater and Saltwater license to fish in the marine waters of Mississippi. • 3-Day License is valid for 3 consecutive calendar days. • 7-Day License is valid for 7 consecutive calendar days. • All deer, turkey, and hog hunters must purchase an All Game Hunting License.

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FISHING LICENSE is hunting. A child under the age of twelve lege. Applications are available online at (SALTWATER AND FRESHWATER) (12) must be in the presence and under the www.mdwfp.com. Resident - Each resident of Mississippi direct supervision of a licensed or exempt ages sixteen (16) through sixty-four (64), hunter at least twenty-one (21) years of age RESIDENT SENIOR fishing in the fresh or marine waters of Mis- when the child is hunting. A resident ap- LICENSE EXEMPTIONS sissippi, including lakes and reservoirs but prentice hunting license may be issued to a Residents age sixty-five (65) and older NOT to include privately owned ponds and resident over the age of fifteen (15) who does are exempt from purchasing a hunting or streams, shall be required to buy a fishing li- not have the required certificate of hunter freshwater fishing license. Residents exempt cense. A saltwater license is required South education. An apprentice license may be based on these criteria are required to have of U. S. Highway 90 and a freshwater or salt- issued only one (1) time to a resident and proof of age and Mississippi residency in water license is valid between I-10 and U. S. the apprentice hunting licensee must be their possession while engaged in hunting Highway 90. Saltwater license is not valid accompanied by a licensed or exempt resi- and freshwater fishing activities unless a North of I-10. If exempt from purchasing a dent hunter at least twenty-one (21) years of voluntary Resident Senior Exempt license license see “License Exemptions” below. age when hunting. If it is determined that is purchased. The Resident Senior Exempt Non-Resident - All non-resident an- the holder was not entitled to issuance or license is a lifetime privilege. The Resident glers, except minors under the age of obtained the license or hunter education Senior Exempt license may be purchased sixteen (16), are required to obtain a fish- certificate by fraudulent means, the license from any vendor that sells hunting and ing license while fishing in the fresh or will be revoked or cancelled. It is unlawful fishing license. marine waters of Mississippi. Louisiana to issue a hunting license to any person in residents must purchase both freshwater this age group without proof of completion SENIOR SALTWATER LICENSE and saltwater licenses to fish in the ma- of the hunter education course [MS. Code Effective July 1, 2010, residents sixty-five rine waters of Mississippi. Any non-res- 49-7-20]. (65) years of age or older are required to ident sixty-five (65) years of age or older purchase a saltwater fishing license if fish- shall not be required to pay any fee over HUNTER SAFETY ing South of U.S. Highway 90. The Senior and above the processing fees associated RECOMMENDATION Saltwater License is a lifetime privilege. with the issuance of said license, if the non- Many hunters travel to and from their resident’s state provides the same exemption tree stand or blind before dawn and after YOUTH LICENSE EXEMPTIONS for Mississippi residents [MS Code 49-7-3]. dusk. It is recommended that hunters use Residents under the age of sixteen (16) a flashlight or red light while travelling to are exempt from purchasing a hunting or HUNTING LICENSE and from their stands or hunting area. Use fishing license. Individuals exempt based Resident - Each resident of Mississippi of a small light will help with the identity on these criteria may purchase a voluntary ages sixteen (16) through sixty-four (64), of the hunters during low light conditions. Youth Exempt license by providing their must obtain a hunting license, except while This recommendation does not legalize the social security number along with a copy hunting on lands titled in his/her name. use of lights to hunt game animals. of their parent/legal guardian’s driver’s li- Any person sixty-five (65) or older, or any cense to establish residency. Youth Exempt person otherwise exempt from obtaining a SMALL GAME/FISHING LICENSE license may be purchased from any vendor hunting license, must have documentation Effective July 1, 2013, any resident pur- that sells hunting and fishing license. with him/her at all times while hunting as chasing the combination small game hunt- described in “License Exemptions” below ing/freshwater fishing license for the use of MILITARY EXEMPTION [MS. Code 49-7-5]. freshwater fishing will not be required to Any resident who is a member of the U.S. Non-Resident - All Non-resident hunt- provide a hunter education number. Any Armed Forces including the Reserves and ers, except minors under the age of sixteen resident purchasing the combination small National Guard, and on active duty outside (16), are required to obtain a hunting license game hunting/freshwater fishing license for the state of Mississippi is not required to while hunting in the State of Mississippi. the use of hunting small game will be re- purchase or have in his/her possession a quired to provide a hunter education num- hunting or fishing license while engaged HUNTER EDUCATION ber. If purchasing small game/freshwater in such activities while on leave from ac- REQUIREMENTS fishing license for fishing purposes only, tive duty. Such resident shall have in his/ All persons born on or after January 1, Hunter Education is optional. her possession an official military leave 1972 must satisfactorily complete a hunter form. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, education course approved by the Depart- DISABLED LICENSE EXEMPTIONS Fisheries, and Parks Hunter Education re- ment of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks before Residents who are blind, paraplegic, a quirements apply to residents who meet the purchasing a Mississippi hunting license. multiple-amputee, adjudged 100% disabled military exemption status. A child at least twelve (12) years of age and by the Social Security Administration, or under sixteen (16) years of age must have 100% service connected disabled by the Vet- TRAPPING a certificate of satisfactory completion of a erans Administration or Railroad Retire- A trapping license is required of any- hunter education course approved by the ment Board are NOT required to purchase one sixteen (16) years of age or older who department before hunting alone in the a hunting or fishing license [MS. Code 49- traps furbearers (bobcat, mink, muskrat, state. A child at least twelve (12) years of 7-5 and 49-7-9]. Residents exempt based on opossum, otter, raccoon, and weasel) and/ age and under sixteen (16) years of age may these criteria are required to have proof of or nuisance animals (beaver, coyote, fox, hunt without having a certificate of hunter residency, disability status or other physi- skunk, nutria and wild hogs), except an All education if the child is in the presence cal impairment in their possession while Game Hunting License is also an accept- and under the direct supervision of a Mis- engaged in hunting and fishing activities able license when trapping wild hogs. A sissippi licensed or exempt hunter at least unless an exempt license is purchased. The trapping license is not required for persons twenty-one (21) years of age when the child Disabled Exempt license is an annual privi- trapping on their own land. This license

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shall be required of each assistant or helper licenses issued by the Mississippi Depart- state operated Wildlife Management Area sixteen (16) years of age or older employed ment of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks shall must purchase a Wildlife Management or used by a trapper. A trapping license is be valid. See the Commercial Fishing bro- Area User Permit in addition to any other required to sell skins or carcasses of any chure for information or go to http://www. required hunting/fishing license; however, furbearing animal. (see additional informa- mdwfp.com/fishing-boating/freshwater- on U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Management tion in General Hunting Regulations and In- commercial.aspx. Slat basket license may Areas, permits are required only for hunt- formation-Trapping). Trapping license may be purchased at www.mdwfp.com or at ing, fishing, and trapping. be purchased from any vendor that sells 1-800-5GO-HUNT (546-4868) hunting and fishing license. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS DEER AND TURKEY PERMITS (PROOF OF RESIDENCY) COMMERCIAL FISHING Non-Residents are required to have a Only persons domiciled within the state Persons who possess a valid Freshwater deer or turkey permit for hunting during of Mississippi as defined in section 49-7-3 Commercial Fishing License are allowed all deer or turkey seasons, unless individu- of the Mississippi code, as amended, are to fish gill nets, trammel nets, hoop nets, als possess a Native Son Lifetime License. entitled to obtain a resident hunting/fish- trot lines, slat baskets (with slat basket li- These permits must be purchased in addi- ing license. cense), crawfish traps and shrimp traps, tion to All Game, 7-Day All Game, 3-Day All Under this section, a person’s domicile and/or sell non-game gross fish, minnows Game Hunting, Youth All Game Hunting, is that person’s principal or primary home and non-native fish taken from the fresh- or Youth 7-Day All Game Hunting. or place of abode. A “principal or primary waters of Mississippi. See the Commercial home or place of abode” is that home or Fishing brochure for information or go to ARCHERY/PRIMITIVE WEAPON/ place in which a person’s habitation is fixed http://www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating/ CROSSBOW PERMIT and to which he/she, whenever absent, has freshwater-commercial.aspx. A commercial All Residents and Non-Residents who have the present intention of returning after a de- Fishing License, Slat Basket License, or Fur a hunting license, including archery/primi- parture of absence regardless of the duration Dealer License may be purchased at www. tive weapon license, or those who are exempt of absence. The burden of proving domicile mdwfp.com, at 1-800-5GO HUNT (546-4868), from purchasing a hunting or fishing license, shall be on the person claiming such status. or anywhere licenses are sold. may hunt with a crossbow during any open A current and valid Mississippi driv- season for deer, turkey, or small game. er’s license shall be proof of domicile/ SLAT BASKET residency for the purpose of obtaining Any person using a slat basket in Missis- WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT a Mississippi resident hunting or fish- sippi waters must have a valid slat basket AREA USER PERMIT ing license. The Department may pre- license for each slat basket. Only slat basket Residents and Non-Residents using any scribe and consider other means of prov- 䄀㘀㄀ ⴀ ㌀㈀㘀㄀

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ing domicile/residency. Please contact the License Bureau at 601-432-2055 for further information or at mdwfp.com. In the case of minors, domicile of the parents shall be used as evidence of the minor’s domicile. Any person with a valid driver’s license from another state will not be considered for a resident hunting and/or fishing license (see exceptions below). A person who obtains a license under an assumed name or makes a materially false statement to obtain a license is guilty of a felony and shall be subject to a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000) or may be imprisoned for a term of one (1) year or both. You may be denied a resident hunting license if you fail to provide adequate proof. If using a Mississippi driver’s license as proof of residency, please make sure license has not expired prior to purchasing a hunting/ fishing license. Exceptions: Even if you are domiciled in another state, you may purchase a resident hunting/fishing license if you provide either (1) a current identification card from a Mississippi college or university (in which you are enrolled as a student in good standing); or (2) a current military ID card showing that you are an active member of the Armed Forces (excluding Reserves and the National Guard) and a copy of the orders assigning you to a Mississippi military base.

ARMED FORCES 14-DAY HUNTING/FISHING LICENSE Non-Residents who are active members of the United States Armed Forces (excluding Reserves and the National Guard) may purchase a special Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting/Fishing license for $34.29. Only two Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting/Fishing licenses may be purchased per license year. Proof of active military status is required. This license is processed at the Jackson Of- fice only. Applications are available online at www.mdwfp.com. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Hunter Education requirements apply to all non-residents who purchase the Armed Forces 14-day Hunting/Fishing License.

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The fines for transport- species has played a major role in expansion diseases like brucellosis, pseudora- ing and releasing wild hogs into the wild, of their range throughout the United States. bies, anthrax, and leptospirosis to and for transporting wild hogs without a In recent years, many television shows, so- humans, livestock, and wildlife. permit range from $2,000-$5,000, includes cial media, and outdoor broadcasts have • Once wild hogs reach about 40 lbs., jail time, and loss of hunting privileges. hailed the hog as an exciting “dangerous they have very few natural predators. game” animal. These efforts by the media • Wild hogs cause damage to agricul- WHY ARE THERE SUCH have caused hunters to look favorably at ture, timber, water quality, wildlife STIFF PENALTIES FOR hogs as a game animal instead of as the habitat, levees, roads, landscaping, MOVING WILD HOGS? destructive invasive species it truly is. and cause soil erosion. Wild hogs wreak havoc to private prop- Mississippi’s state law designates wild • Wild hogs annually cause as much erty, agriculture, forests, and our native hogs as a nuisance animal. Their legal rec- as $800 million damage to crops and wildlife. Due to their high reproductive ognition as an invasive, exotic, and destruc- the environment in the United States. potential, omnivorous diet, and immense tive species means they do not merit the appetite, wild hogs can easily out-compete same protection, management, or conser- WHAT IS THE SOLUTION? native species like white-tailed deer. Even vation efforts offered to our game animals State and federal agencies, organiza- though wild hogs are nothing new to Mis- like white-tailed deer or wild turkeys. Wild tions, and landowners are working with sissippi, most people do not realize that hogs have been considered a “nuisance spe- the Mississippi Legislature to solve the they are not a native species and were in cies” (or similar status) in almost every state problem, but there are no easy solutions. fact introduced here in the 1500s by the which they occur. In addition, many states Incidental take of wild hogs while hunt- Spanish explorer Hernando Desoto. (including Mississippi) allow free take of ing game animals is encouraged, but the Historically, wild hogs were limited wild hogs at any time of year, any time practice of recreational hunting is woe- mostly to a few areas of the southeastern of day or night, and with any weapon of fully ineffective at controlling wild hogs states, California, Hawaii, and Texas. In the choice on private lands. in Mississippi’s landscapes. Removal by last 20 years, however, wild hog ranges have trapping is the most effective method of expanded dramatically to include much of WHY ARE WILD HOGS A PROBLEM? control, but can be time consuming. There the United States, and populations now ex- • Wild hogs have extremely high re- are no registered toxicants or poisons legal ist in such northerly climates as Michigan, productive potential. Some individ- for killing wild hogs, although research is North Dakota, and Oregon. This current uals can reach sexual maturity and ongoing to produce a registered product in national level of wild hog distribution is not reproduce as early as six months of the United States. a consequence of natural events. Instead, it age. While some sows do produce has resulted largely from translocation of two litters per year, most produce HOW CAN YOU HELP? wild hogs by humans. The greatest con- only one. Even so, for each litter of • Landowners must respond immedi- tributing factor has been hog-hunting en- pigs, 4 – 6 individuals survive and ately to reduce wild hog populations thusiasts who capture, relocate, and release are added to the population each when they are detected. wild hogs to establish local populations for year. Example: 20 sows can add 80 – • Report persons involved in trans- recreational hunting. The result is the sud- 120 new individuals to the popula- porting and releasing wild hogs into den presence of wild hogs to areas where tion in a year. the wild. Call our free 24-hour Wild- they previously did not exist. • Wild hogs compete with native life Violation Hotline at 1-800-BE- wildlife for food and can consume SMART. 5% of their body weight in food each • Wild hogs may be taken or trapped day. 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HUNTING SEASONS: HILL ZONE LEGAL WEAPONS Private and open public lands east of I-55 and north of I-20 plus areas south of I-20 and east of U.S. Hwy. Archery: Longbows, recurves, cross- 61, excluding areas south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and east of MS Hwy. 35. A legal buck is defined as having bows and compound bows. There is no EITHER a minimum inside spread of 10 inches OR a minimum main beam length of 13 inches. minimum or maximum draw weight. METHOD SEASON DATES LEGAL DEER There is no minimum arrow length. Fixed Archery Oct. 1 - Nov. 18 Either-Sex on private and open public land. or mechanical broadheads may be used. Primitive Weapons: Weapons legal for Either-Sex on private and authorized state and federal Youth Gun Nov. 5 - Jan. 31 lands. Youth 15 and under. use during the Primitive Weapons season are all archery equipment and primitive Antlerless Primitive Nov. 7 - 18 Antlerless Deer Only on private and open public land. Weapons firearms. “Primitive firearms,” for the pur- Either-Sex on private land; Legal Bucks only on open pose of hunting deer, are defined as single Gun (with dogs) Nov. 19 - Dec. 1 public land. or double barreled muzzle-loading rifles of Either-Sex on private land and open public land. at least .38 caliber; OR single shot, breech Primitive Weapon Dec. 2 - 15 Weapon of choice may be used on private land with loading, metallic cartridge rifles (.35 caliber appropriate license. or larger) and replicas, reproductions, or Gun (without dogs) Dec. 16 - 23 Either-Sex on private and open public land. reintroductions of those type rifles with an Either-Sex on private land; Legal Bucks only on open Gun (with dogs) Dec. 24 - Jan. 18 exposed hammer; OR single or double- bar- public land. reled muzzle-loading shotguns, with single Either-Sex on private land and open public land. Archery/Primitive Jan. 19 - 31 Weapon of choice may be used on private land with ball or slug. All muzzle-loading primitive Weapon appropriate license. firearms must use black powder or a black powder substitute with percussion caps, #209 shotgun primers, or flintlock ignition. HUNTING SEASONS: SOUTHEAST ZONE “Blackpowder substitute” is defined Private and open public lands south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and east of MS Hwy. 35. A legal buck is defined as having EITHER a minimum inside spread of 10 inches OR a minimum main beam length of 13 inches. as a substance designed, manufactured, and specifically intended to be used as METHOD SEASON DATES LEGAL DEER a propellant in muzzleloading or other Archery Oct. 15 - Nov. 18 Either-Sex on private and open public land. black powder firearms, excluding modern smokeless powder. Metallic cartridges Either-Sex on private and authorized state and federal Youth Gun Nov. 5 - Feb. 15 lands. Youth 15 and under. may be loaded with either black powder or modern smokeless powder (cartridges Either-Sex on private land; Legal Bucks only on open Gun (with dogs) Nov. 19 - Dec. 1 public land. purchased at sporting goods stores). Either-Sex on private land and open public land. Telescopic sights are allowed while Primitive Weapon Dec. 2 - 15 Weapon of choice may be used on private land with hunting with any primitive firearm dur- appropriate license. ing the primitive weapon seasons. Gun (without dogs) Dec. 16 - 23 Either-Sex on private and open public land. During any open season on deer with Either-Sex on private land; Legal Bucks only on open primitive weapons after November 30, Gun (with dogs) Dec. 24 - Jan. 18 public land. a person may use any legal weapon of Either-Sex on private land; Legal bucks only on open choice on private lands only, if the per- Jan. 19 - 31 public land. 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2016-2017 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASON & BAG LIMITS SEASON SEASON DATES DAILY BAG LIMIT POSSESSION LIMIT Canada Geese* Sept. 1 - 30 5 15 Sept. 3 - Oct. 9 White-winged and Mourning Doves Oct 22 - Nov. 6 15 singly or in aggregate 45 singly or in aggregate (North Zone)** Dec. 10 - Jan. 15 Sept. 3 - 11 White-winged and Mourning Doves Oct. 8 - Nov. 13 15 singly or in aggregate 45 singly or in aggregate (South Zone)*** Dec. 3 - Jan. 15 Teal Sept. 10 - 25 6 18 Rails (Sora & Virginia) Sept. 3 - Nov. 11 25 singly or in aggregate 75 singly or in aggregate Rails (Clapper & King) Sept. 3 - Nov. 11 15 singly or in aggregate 45 singly or in aggregate Gallinules (common & purple) Sept. 3 - Nov. 11 15 singly or in aggregate 45 singly or in aggregate Crow Nov. 5 - Feb. 28 no limit no limit Snipe Nov. 14 - Feb. 28 8 24 Possession 9 (Canada Goose) Canada Goose Bag Limit 3; Nov. 12 - 27 No Possession Limit (Snow, Blue, Geese (Canada, Snow, Blue, Ross’, Snow, Blue, and Ross’ Bag Limit 20; Dec. 15 - Jan. 29 and Ross’) White-fronted, and Brant) White-fronted Bag Limit 3; Feb. 4 - 15 Possession 9 (White-fronted) Brant Bag Limit 1 Possession 3 (Brant) Nov. 25 - 27 Ducks, Mergansers, & Coots Dec. 2 - 4 See below for ducks, mergansers, and coots bag limits. Dec. 7 - Jan. 29 Woodcock Dec. 18 - Jan. 31 3 9 Youth Waterfowl Days Nov. 19 and Feb. 4 Bag limits & shooting hours are the same as the regular season. Oct. 1 - Nov. 11 Light Goose Conservation Order**** no limit no limit Feb. 16 - Mar. 31

* Sept. Canada Goose season is closed on Roebuck Lake in Leflore county. Light Goose Conservation Order Methods: ** (Dove North Zone) Areas north of U.S. Hwy 84 plus areas south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and • Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. west of MS Hwy. 35. • Only snow, blue, and Ross’s geese are eligible for harvest. *** (Dove South Zone) Areas south of U.S. Hwy 84 and east of MS Hwy. 35. • The use of electronic calls is allowed. • The use of unplugged shotguns is allowed. **** The Light Goose Conservation Order is a special opportunity designed to reduce the • There is no daily or possession limit for snow, blue, or Ross’s geese. populations of snow, blue, and Ross’ geese when no other waterfowl seasons are open. This allows for expanded methods of take which are not allowed during regular waterfowl • Hunters must use non-toxic shot. seasons. Shooting hours for all migratory game birds are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. To participate in the Light Goose Conservation Order, hunters need a valid Mississippi hunting license, state waterfowl stamp, and a free Light Goose Conservation Order permit number. Hunters can obtain the permit number online at www.mdwfp.com/waterfowl.

DAILY BAG LIMITS / POSSESSION LIMITS: Possession Limit is three times the daily bag limit for all migratory game birds except on opening day unless otherwise noted. Ducks - A total of 6 ducks, including no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of which may be females), 1 mottled duck, 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 3 scaup, 1 black duck, 2 canvasback, and 2 pintails. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. Mergansers - A total of 5, only 2 of which may be hooded mergansers. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. Coots - 15 Daily. Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

24 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST Turkey Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits

2016 FALL TURKEY HUNTING SEASONS & BAG LIMITS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT

Fall (see open areas) Oct. 15 - Nov. 15 Two (2) turkeys, which may be either sex.

Open Areas: In the following counties or portion of counties, on private lands where the landowner/leaseholder completes a fall turkey hunting application and provides a copy of the property deed or lease agreement at a MDWFP Regional Office or the Jackson Office.

Delta Zone: Bolivar County - west of the main Mississippi River levee and those lands east of the main Mississippi River levee known as 27 Break Hunting Club; Coahoma, Desoto, Issaquena, Tunica, and Washington counties - west of the main Mississippi River levee.

North-Central Zone: Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tippah, and Union counties.

Southwestern Zone: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Warren, Wilkinson, and Yazoo counties.

2017 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASONS & BAG LIMITS SEASON DATES BAG LIMIT

Youth (Private and authorized state and federal Mar. 8 - 14 See Spring season for bag limit. public lands; youth 15 and under. See Closed Areas.)

One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6-inch or longer Spring beard per day, 3 per Spring season. Hunters 15 years of age Mar. 15 - May 1 (See Closed Areas.) and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice (any age) per day, 3 per spring season.

209-712-2853 Mississippi Discount Official State Record Gun Safe Turkeys YOU SEE THE DUCKS AND THEY DON’T SEE YOU!

Typical: Score 80.64 Taken by Amp Frith Smith County, April 8, 2005

Non-Typical: Score 157.06 Prices starting at Taken by Don Shumaker Pontotoc County, April 8, 2010 $499.00 Longest Beard: Length 17.25" Taken by Monty Roberts Monroe County, April 30, 2001

Longest Spur (Tie): • Portable or permanent Length 1.875" Over safes in stock • Complete coverage from above Taken by Dr. Don E. Marascalco 100 • Sets up in seconds Lauderdale County, April 16, 2007 • Frame lengths: 2,3,4,5 & 6 feet Length 1.875” Taken by Billy Joe Hedgepeth • Lightweight welded steel Kemper County, April 15, 2016 “I should have bought • Powder coated ﬁ nish • Available as frame only or with Gibby Grass pre-installed Heaviest: a bigger safe!” Weight 25.27 lbs. SEE US AT: basspro.com • cabelas.com Taken by Lauren Kaye Russell 2636 Old Brandon Road • Pearl, MS • 39208 Panola County, April 11, 2009 gibsonduckblindcoversinc.com • mackspw.com (601) 939.8233 email: [email protected] 25 Wildlife Management Areas

The Mississippi Wildlife Management classified as nuisance animals and hunt- sippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Area (WMA) system is expansive and di- ers are encouraged to kill them at any Parks at 1505 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS verse. It includes 53 areas encompassing lawful opportunity. Wild hogs may be 39211-6374, or online at www.mdwfp.com/ over a thousand square miles. WMAs are killed during any open WMA hunting wma, or the WMA. located from the upper edge of the coastal season with weapons and ammunition marshes in Jackson County to the lower legal for that season. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA reaches of the Appalachians in Tishomingo Today’s WMAs serve many other roles PERMITTED DRAW HUNTS County. They range from the rolling hard- in addition to public hunting – fishing, Permitted draw hunts are used for a wood hills of southwestern Mississippi primitive camping, wildlife viewing, variety of species on WMAs to distribute to the deep, rich soils of the Delta. Some photography, wildlife research, and na- hunting opportunity and pressure while WMAs are owned by the MDWFP. Many ture study, to name a few. The common providing higher quality, safer hunting are managed under memoranda of under- link among all WMAs is that they provide experiences for the public. standing with the U.S. Forest Service or habitat for wildlife, game and nongame To see a list of hunts that are currently private corporations. Others are operated species alike. In certain locations they even open and to submit applications, please through long-term license agreements with lend themselves to management for threat- visit the WMA permitted draw hunt page the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ened and endangered species such as the at www.mdwfp.com/draws. When most Mississippians think of our gopher tortoise, yellow-blotched sawback Annual application deadline targets are: WMAs, they think of them primarily as turtle, and red-cockaded woodpecker. The Early Teal - August 15; Deer - August 31 public hunting areas. Public hunting does, ability to enhance habitats and regulate and Turkey - February 15. Waterfowl appli- indeed, constitute the largest single use of public use makes WMAs vitally important cations for opening weekend hunt period WMAs. While deer hunting is the leading for maintaining species of special concern. will be available October 24. Typically, ap- use, at over half of the annual total, there While our WMAs have something for al- plications will be opened online approxi- are many other resident and migratory most everyone, they cannot be all things to mately one month prior to the application game species available to pursue. Wild all people. We are ultimately responsible for deadlines. Quail permitted draw hunt turkey, squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, protecting the public’s wildlife resources, procedures vary with individual WMAs. opossum, fox, and bobcat are among the so there must be limits on recreational op- Permitted hunt drawings are conducted resident species traditionally hunted on portunities we can offer. The ability to for- within one week of the close of the appli- our WMAs. Ducks, geese, and doves are mulate regulations for specific areas allows cation period. Selected hunters are noti- the most commonly hunted migratory us to offer controlled public use within the fied by email or may check their status species, but several other migratory game limits of these resources. Individual WMA online at the WMA permitted draw hunt birds may be taken too. Wild hogs are brochures are available from the Missis- page link listed above.

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SSAQ 49 14. Divide Section WMA 41. Shipland WMA (601) 859-3421 I 44 22 CENTRAL MADISON 15. Graham Lake WMA 42. Sky Lake WMA 33 26 37 1 NEWTON LAUDERDALE SCOTT 16. Great River Road WMA 43. Stoneville WMA South Region WARREN L 6 1201 N Clark Avenue TURCOTTE OFFICE 17. Hell Creek WMA 44. Sunflower WMA* HINDS RANKIN 45 18. Howard Miller WMA 45. Tallahala WMA* Magnolia, MS 39652 SMITH JASPER CLARKE 5 SIMPSON 19. Indianola WMA 46. Theodore A. Mars, Jr. (601) 783-2911 H CLAIBORNE COPIAH 13 20. John Bell Williams WMA Memorial Wildlife Refuge

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2016-2017 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA YOUTH AND HANDICAPPED HUNTS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT YOUTH DEER YOUTH SQUIRREL YOUTH TURKEY YOUTH DOVE HANDICAPPED DEER AREA Bienville 11/5-11/18 9/24-30 3/8-14 10/1-2***, 12/30-1/2 Black Prairie 9/5*** 1/6-9 Calhoun County 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Canal Section 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 10/1-1/31* Canemount 11/12-13*** 3/11-12*** Caney Creek 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Caston Creek 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 4/1-2, 4/8-9, 4/15-16, Charles Ray Nix 11/5-18 9/24-30 10/1-1/31* 4/22-23*** Chickasaw 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Chickasawhay 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Choctaw 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Copiah County 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Divide Section 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 10/1-1/31* Graham Lake 11/5-1/31 Great River Road Closed Hell Creek 10/29-11/3, 1/17-31 9/3 John Bell Williams 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 John W. Starr 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Lake George 11/5-18 9/24-30 Leaf River 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Leroy Percy 11/5-18, 1/1-31 9/24-30 3/8-14 9/3 Little Biloxi 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Mahannah 11/5-6, 1/1-14 9/24 9/10*** Malmaison 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Marion County 11/5-18, 1/4-2/15 9/24-30 3/8-14 Mason Creek 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Nanih Waiya 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Natchez State Park 10/29-1/1*** 2/4-28*** 3/11-4/30*** 10/15-18*** O’Keefe 11/5-18 9/24-30 Okatibbee 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 1/29-31*** Old River 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Pascagoula River 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Pearl River 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 10/1-1/31*** Red Creek 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Sandy Creek 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 11/5-8, 11/12-13, Sardis Waterfowl 4/1-2, 4/8-9, 4/15-16*** 11/19-20, 12/12-16*** Shipland 11/5-18, 1/1-31 9/24-30 Sky Lake 11/5-7 10/4-7 Stoneville 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Sunflower 11/5-18 9/24-30 4/2-8*** Tallahala 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Theodore Mars 11/5-2/15 9/24-30 Trim Cane 12/1-1/31*** 12/1-1/31*** Unit 1 - 11/5-18 Tuscumbia 9/24-30** 3/8-14 Unit 2 - 11/5-1/31 Twin Oaks 11/5-6, 12/31-1/31 9/24 4/2-3 Upper Sardis 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Ward Bayou 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-5/1*** Wolf River 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 Yockanookany 11/5-18 9/24-30 3/8-14 * By permit only in areas designated as handicap and/or youth only. ** Unit 1 only. *** By Permit Only

28 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Through an innovative agreement between the MDWFP and the U.S. Wildlife Refuges (privilege code 606), costs $15 and is available online Fish and Wildlife Service, MDWFP is offering the annual user permit and wherever licenses are sold. for the North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuges. This agreement is North Mississippi Refuges Complex (Coldwater, Dahomey and the result of an effort by both Agencies to make it more convenient for Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuges) is open from sunrise to sunset. hunters and other users to get all permits and licenses in one place. During hunting season, hunters may enter the refuge two hours before The privilege, an annual user permit for the North Mississippi National sunrise and must exit the refuge no later than two hours after sunset. Hunting and Fishing on the North Mississippi Refuges Complex requires a $15 Refuge permit. All hunters and anglers should read and follow the current Hunting and Fishing Regulations. Hunters are required to fill out/display on dash of vehicle a Harvest Data Card. Harvest Data Cards are available at all refuge kiosks. The current NMRC 2016-2017 hunt brochure can be found online at http://www.gov/southeast/pubs/NMissHunt.pdf All visitors must wear at least 500 square inches of visible fluorescent orange above the waistline during all hunting seasons. See the Hunting and Fishing Regulations for exceptions.

The following activities are prohibited. Please check the Hunting and Fishing brochure for a complete list: • Use or possession of alcoholic beverages • Use or possession of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) or Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) • Fires, camping, littering • Collecting, removing, or damaging any animal or plant, except for those authorized in the Hunting and Fishing Regulations • All commercial activities including guiding hunts or participating in guided hunts on the Refuge. The current NMRC 2016-2017 hunt brochure can be found online at: www.fws.gov/southeast/pubs/NMissHunt.pdf or www.mdwfp.com

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29 Wildlife Management Area Information

Wildlife Management Area Acres Nearest Town Wildlife Management Area Acres Nearest Town Bienville...... 26,136...... Morton Marion County...... 7,200...... Columbia Black Prairie...... 5,673...... Brooksville Mason Creek...... 28,000...... Richton Calhoun County...... 10,900...... Calhoun City Muscadine Farms...... 3,046...... Avon Canal Section...... 26,000...... Fulton Nanih Waiya...... 7,655...... Philadelphia Canemount...... 3,587...... Port Gibson Natchez State Park...... 2,261...... Natchez Caney Creek...... 28,000...... Forest Okatibbee...... 6,883...... Collinsville Caston Creek...... 29,875...... Meadville O’Keefe...... 6,239...... Lambert Charles Ray Nix...... 4,000...... Sardis Old River...... 14,764...... Poplarville Charlie Capps...... 600...... Cleveland Pascagoula River...... 36,549...... Vancleave Chickasaw...... 27,259...... Houston Pearl River...... 6,925...... Canton Chickasawhay...... 30,000...... Laurel Red Creek...... 22,789...... Wiggins Choctaw...... 24,314...... Ackerman Sandy Creek...... 16,407...... Natchez Copiah County...... 6,583...... Hazlehurst Sardis Waterfowl...... 3,700...... Oxford Divide Section...... 15,337...... Iuka Shipland...... 3,642...... Mayersville Graham Lake Waterfowl...... 1,400...... Oxford Sky Lake ...... 4,306...... Belzoni Great River Road...... 1,000...... Rosedale Stoneville...... 2,500...... Leland Hell Creek...... 2,284...... New Albany Sunflower...... 58,480...... Rolling Fork Howard Miller...... 2,420...... Rolling Fork Tallahala...... 28,120...... Montrose Indianola...... 1,203...... Indianola Theodore A. Mars, Jr...... 896...... Poplarville John Bell Williams...... 3,135...... Fulton Trim Cane...... 891...... Starkville John W Starr...... 8,244...... Starkville Tuscumbia...... 2,436...... Corinth Lake George...... 8,383...... Holly Bluff Twin Oaks...... 5,675...... Rolling Fork Leaf River...... 42,000...... Wiggins Upper Sardis...... 42,274...... Oxford Leroy Percy...... 1,642...... Hollandale Ward Bayou...... 13,234...... Moss Point Little Biloxi...... 14,540...... McHenry Wolf River...... 10,881...... Poplarville Mahannah...... 12,675...... Redwood Yockanookany...... 2,379...... McCool Malmaison...... 9,696...... Greenwood

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TEXT "RECRUIT" to 95577. 30 Sharing Your Wildlife Management Areas and National Forests

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, singing, talking, etc., while on a trail. Tie Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the small bells to your stirrups. National Forests in Mississippi are com- Trail Users: Communicate—Conflicts mitted to providing safe recreational ex- between hunters and trail riders seem to periences for all users. Growing demands be relatively rare. If you meet hunters tell for recreational trails, places to hunt, and them your planned route. Try to keep the other outdoor activities have resulted in communication open. increased use of wildlife management Trail Users: Avoid peak hunting areas and National Forests. Interactions times—Avoid riding at peak times such National Forests in Mississippi 100 West Capitol Street, Suite 1141 between recreational visitors are occur- as the opening day of a particular hunting Jackson, MS 39269 ring more frequently. In response, the MD- season or early mornings/late afternoons. (601) 965-1600 WFP and National Forests in Mississippi Trail Users: Try to avoid known hunt- www.fs.fed.us/mississippi are increasing efforts to raise individual ing areas—If possible, use trails located awareness by providing tips to our visi- outside of state WMAs during peak hunt- Mississippi Department of tors. Please follow these tips to ensure a ing periods. Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks safe visit for yourself and others and “Live 1505 Eastover Drive to Play Another Day”. TIPS FOR HUNTERS Jackson, MS 39211 Hunters: ID your Target––Be sure of (601) 432-2400 www.mdwfp.com TIPS FOR TRAIL USERS your target and what is in front of and Trail Users: Know local hunting sea- beyond it. Before you pull the trigger you The U.S. Department of Agriculture sons—Specific dates for hunting seasons must properly identify game animals. Un- (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its vary year-to-year and also by type of til your target is fully visible and in good programs and activities on the basis of game hunted and weapon used. Small- light, do not even raise your scope to see race, color, national origin, age, disability, game seasons (dove, squirrel, rabbit, etc.) it. Use binoculars! and where applicable, sex, marital status, stretch from September through February. Hunters: Don’t Shoot––Across roads, familial status, parental status, religion, Deer seasons generally occur from October trails or waterways. These areas may be sexual orientation, genetic information, through January or mid-February. Turkey occupied by people. political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived seasons usually run from mid-March Hunters: Avoid––Avoid alcohol and from any public assistance. (Not all through the beginning of May. Learn the medications that may impair judgment prohibited bases apply to all programs.) regulations and hunting seasons for the before or while handling firearms. Persons with disabilities who require areas where you will be recreating before Hunters: Educate yourself––Obey all alternative means for communication of you go. See www.mdwfp.com for specific the rules of firearm safety and insist that program information (Braille, large print, information. those around you do the same. audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Hunters: Know where trails are—Na- TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice tional Forest trail maps can be obtained at and TDD). U.S. Forest Service ranger district offices. To file a complaint of discrimination, WMA maps located at WMA visitor per- write to: mit stations include maps showing trails USDA on the areas. Director, Office of Civil Rights Hunters: Be alert for trail users and 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. make your presence known to them—Trail Washington, DC 20250-9410 users may be unfamiliar with hunting. Trail 800-795-3272 (voice) or users may not be aware of hunting seasons 202-720-6382(TDD) Trail Users: or that they are in or near areas open to • Know when hunting seasons are open hunting. Trail users may not be wearing USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. • Wear hunter orange during open seasons hunter orange. Please use appropriate cau- • Make your presence known tion and communicate openly. The websites below contain additional Trail Users: Wear hunter orange—Wear related information that visitors might a hunter orange hat and vest (and pack cover find useful. if backpacking), or hooded outerwear when Leave No Trace: out in fall, winter, and spring. Horse riders www.lnt.org should make or buy brightly colored rump sheets for their horses. Respected Access: Trail Users: Other clothing tips— www.respectedaccess.org Avoid wearing colors that could be mis- Tread Lightly: taken for game animals—white or brown www.treadlightly.org Hunters: during deer seasons; red or blue during International Hunter Education • Always positively identify your target turkey seasons. • Be aware that trail users may be present Trail Users: Be heard—Make sure you Association: • Make your presence known are heard before you are seen by whistling, www.ihea.com

2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST 31 Hunting and Recreation on National Forests in Mississippi

Thinking about hunting somewhere signs in black print. These signs are posted criminate against able and unable bodied new this fall? Then visit the National For- along the boundaries. persons. Therefore, no lands are set aside ests in Mississippi. Even though you may be within the for sole use by handicapped hunters. The National Forests in Mississippi pro- national forest proclamation boundary, vide over 1 million acres of land available to there are pockets of private land within BAITING the public for hunting. A variety of game is that boundary. Abide by posted “No Hunt- Baiting and hunting over baited areas to hunted each year on the National Forests in ing” and “No Trespassing” signs. Permis- attract wildlife is not allowed on national Mississippi. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, sion from private property owners must be forest lands. No food plots may be placed quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, waterfowl, obtained prior to hunting. on national forest land except by official and more can be found on the forest. personnel. The Forest Service shares responsibil- WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A MAP ity for managing wildlife resources on OF NATIONAL FOREST LAND? CAMPING national forest land with the MDWFP. You may purchase forest maps, available Developed recreation areas offer con- This agency is responsible for regulating at district offices or at the Supervisor’s Of- veniences such as showers, restrooms hunting seasons and enforcing game laws. fice in Jackson, MS. and picnic facilities. Primitive camping The Forest Service, mainly through timber is allowed except in designated scenic harvest, contributes to improved habitat ARE HUNTING SEASONS areas or where otherwise prohibited. conditions that benefit wildlife popula- DIFFERENT ON NATIONAL During hunting season, camping is per- tions on the Forest. FOREST LAND? mitted only in designated hunter camps The hunting seasons set by the MDWFP in Sunflower WMA (Delta National For- DO I NEED A PERMIT TO HUNT for private land are the same for Mississip- est), and Choctaw and Chickasaw WMA’s ON NATIONAL FOREST LAND? pi’s national forest land, except for special (Tombigbee National Forest). Camping in The requirements for hunting on na- regulations which govern wildlife man- the national forests is limited to 14 days tional forest land in Mississippi include agement areas, antlerless deer harvest, and during a 30-day time period. Camps may having a valid hunting license and follow- youth hunting seasons. The Mississippi Out- not be left unattended for a period no ing all rules and regulations set forth by door Digest contains relevant information longer than twenty-four (24) hours. Con- the MDWFP. about seasons, limits, and permits required. tact ranger offices for more information Residents and Non-Residents that hunt, on camp locations. fish, or trap on Wildlife Management Areas OFF-ROAD VEHICLES/ATV on national forest land must purchase a AND GAME RETRIEVAL HOW TO RECOGNIZE Wildlife Management Area User Permit ORVs/ATVs are allowed on designated NATIONAL FOREST LAND in addition to any required hunting/fish- roads or trails, and only for the retrieval of Maps commonly show proclaimed na- ing license. harvested deer or hogs without a weapon tional forest boundaries. However, all land on all Forest Service owned WMA’s. On within this boundary is not national forest MAY I HUNT ANYWHERE ON Sunflower WMA (Delta National Forest), land; some is privately owned. The land NATIONAL FOREST LAND? anyone operating ORVs/ATVs should have shown in green on the maps indicates na- Most of the general forest area is open a permit. Anyone operating ORVs/ATVs tional forest land. to hunting, but designated recreation areas should be familiar with the Motor Vehicle Red paint and signs mark the bounda- and administrative sites are not. In addi- Use Map (MVUM) published annually ries between national forest land and pri- tion, the Impact Closure Area of Camp by the U.S. Forest Service. The MVUM vate property. Recognition of these mark- Shelby on the DeSoto National Forest is explains when and where ORVs/ATVs ings and boundary signs helps the visitor closed to all public use. The area may be may be used. MVUMs are available at to be certain to stay on national forest land. identified by signs that red “Danger, Mili- the local Forest Service office and online Visitors should comply with state law tary Firing Range, Unexploded Ordinance, at www.fs.usda.gov/main/mississippi/ and the owner’s rules when entering pri- DO NOT ENTER.” Fourteen wildlife man- maps-pubs. vate land. agement areas are located on the National Entrance (portal) signs can be seen Forests in Mississippi that have special TREE STANDS AND BLINDS along major roads entering the national seasons and hunting regulations. These Tree stands and blinds may be used forests, usually on the first tract of govern- wildlife management areas are Bienville, on national forest land, but they must ment land encountered. Generally, portal Caney Creek, Caston Creek, Chickasaw, be portable and cannot be of a type that signs are not used on low traffic roads. Chickasawhay, Choctaw, Leaf River, Little will deface or harm trees. Since national Welcome signs are located on or just Biloxi, Mason Creek, Red Creek, Sandy forest lands are open to public hunt- inside the boundaries or individual tracts Creek, Sunflower, Tallahala, and Upper ing, hunters cannot maintain exclusive of national forest land where the road Sardis. Be sure to review the regulations rights to a hunting area. Wildlife Man- enters. The sign will be oriented so that for hunting in these areas. All wildlife agement Areas located on national forest the land behind the sign is public land. management area boundaries are posted land have specific regulations pertaining Generally, they are not used on dead- with yellow signs. Check with the district to tree stands and blinds. Please refer end or woods roads or on small blocks offices for more information. to MDWFP WMA Basic Rules for these of public land. It is important to stay at least 150 yards regulations. Upon entering woods on public land, from trails, roads, recreation areas, build- welcome signs will not be present and the ings, and residences. Pay close attention PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED visitor should rely on property line mark- to the boundaries; what you may think HUNTER ACCESS ings and boundary signs. is national forest land could be private. The Forest Service provides Universal The boundaries of individual national National forest land is marked with yellow Access to all persons and does not dis- forest tracts adjacent to other ownerships

32 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST are marked with brown and yellow property boundary signs. The small metal boundary signs are Where can I get more information? fastened either to trees or posts located on the boundary line and at road cross- For Hunting and Fishing Licensing, Seasons, ings, and the signs are placed so that Regulations, and Bag Limit Questions… public land is behind the sign. Red paint Please contact: spots on trees define the boundary line Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks through woods. 1505 Eastover Drive While the majority of boundaries are Jackson, MS 39211-6374 identified and posted, occasionally visitors (601) 432-2400 may encounter an area where signs have been vandalized or lines are not marked. In these cases, visitors should be alert to avoid accidentally trespassing on private land. For Forest Management, Camping, ATV Use, and Recreation Questions… Please contact: KNOW THE RULES National Forests in Mississippi The regulations for legal species, weap- 100 W. Capitol Street, Suite 1141 Jackson, MS 39269 ons, season dates and bag limits are is- (601) 965-1600 sued by the MDWFP. Mississippi Out- door Digest booklets are available where hunting licenses are sold and at MDWFP offices. The rules in this guide are general in scope. More detailed, local rules and regulations may be obtained from the district ranger’s office.

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www.Hunters-Edge.com PLEASE RECYCLE HUNTER’S EDGE 36 the firearm or in a clip, magazine, or retainer C. It is unlawful to discharge any firearm HEADLIGHTING attached to the firearm; or in the case of a from a boat or other watercraft operating on It is unlawful to hunt deer at night with caplock muzzle-loading firearm,”unloaded” the public waters of this state during night the aid of a light, lighting device, or light means that the cap has been removed; or in time hours from 30 minutes after sunset amplifying device. Headlighting deer is a the case of a flintlock muzzle-loading fire- until 30 minutes before sunrise; except the Class I violation and a conviction is punish- arm, “unloaded” means that all powder has Commission may set special seasons and able by a minimum $2,000 fine and forfeiture been removed from the flashpan. regulations for the taking of alligators at of hunting, trapping, and fishing privileges night during dates and times set by them. for one to three years. HUNTING FROM ROADS, History: Revised April 2014. Any equipment used to hunt or kill deer VEHICLES, AND BOATS SOURCE: MISS. CODE ANN. §§49-1-29, at night with a lighting device that is subject It is unlawful to hunt or shoot in, on, or 49-4-4, AND 49-7-45. Deer may not be taken to seizure is considered contraband property across any street, public road, public high- from a boat at any time. and will be seized by the enforcement of- way, railroad, or the rights-of-way. ficer. This equipment is subject to forfeiture ANIMAL CONTROL PERMITS and may become property of the State of RULE 1.4 HUNTING FROM Animal Control Permits may be issued to Mississippi. A MOTORIZED VEHICLE scare, harass, and/or kill deer that are de- A person may be charged for headlight- A. It is unlawful to shoot at any wild ani- stroying crops only after an MDWFP officer ing if that person is caught shining lands on mal, or wild bird from a motorized vehicle has inspected the damage and requested either side of a public road with a firearm in or motorized conveyance unless the pro- the issuance of such permits. To request an the vehicle. An individual who shines the gress from such vehicle or conveyance has officer to inspect your damage, contact the lands on either side of a public road with no completely ceased. appropriate regional office. Regional office firearm in the vehicle may be charged with phone numbers can be found on page 26. harassing wildlife. This provision does not B. It is unlawful to hunt, chase, take, or apply to normal use of lights while driving, pursue any wild animal other than squir- KILLING DEER OUT OF SEASON emergency vehicles, landowners, or agricul- rels and beaver from a motor boat or other If a person is convicted of killing any deer tural leaseholders searching for livestock or water craft having a motor, unless the mo- out of season, that person may be fined not lawfully hunting, trapping, or fishing. tor has been completely shut off and its less than $100 and his license may be revoked progress has ceased. for a year by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.

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TRANSPORTING GAME and waterfowl (ducks and geese) will be removal by a conservation officer. Any game animal, bird, or fish lawfully announced following release of guidelines It shall be unlawful for any person to taken may be possessed at any time. A by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Any disturb the traps of another or to take fur- permit number is required prior to trans- person 16 years of age and older must have bearing/nuisance animals from them un- porting live wild hogs, wild boar, or feral both a federal waterfowl stamp and a state less authorized by the owner. A trapping hogs. To obtain a permit number, contact waterfowl stamp (or proof of electronic pur- license is required to sell the pelts and/or 601-432-2170 (24-hour dispatcher) prior to chase of the state stamp) in order to hunt skins of nuisance animals and furbearers, transporting any live wild hog. migratory waterfowl (ducks and geese). and may be sold only during the trapping Exempt landowners and hunters over the season and for 30 days thereafter. All traps LITTERING age of 65 also must have these stamps when must be attended at least once every 36- It is unlawful to throw, dump or other- hunting waterfowl. Dove, rail, gallinule, hour period. wise dispose of any dead wildlife, wildlife coot, woodcock, crows, and snipe are not No traps may be placed on or set within parts, or waste on roads, rights-of-way of classified as waterfowl and may be hunted 100 feet of any street or public road. Except, such roads, highways, or upon any private without such stamps. a municipality or county, or any person property without the permission of the All licensed hunters hunting migratory who has contracted with a municipality or owner of such property. game birds (dove, rail, gallinule, coot, wood- county, may place or set only snare traps cock, snipe, crows, and waterfowl (ducks within one hundred (100) feet of any road SELLING OF ANIMALS and geese) must be H.I.P. (Harvest Infor- or street located within such municipality NATIVE TO MISSISSIPPI mation Program) certified. H.I.P. certified or county. The governing authority of the It is unlawful to buy, sell, offer for sale, means taking the Migratory Bird Survey municipality or the board of supervisors or exchange for merchandise or other con- at time of license purchase or separately. of the county shall make a finding that sideration, any game animal, game bird, such placement of snare traps is reason- or game fish (regardless of whether it was PUBLIC WATERWAYS able and necessary to protect the public taken in or out of Mississippi), except as Public waterways are defined in Miss. safety by removing fur-bearing and nui- follows: the skins and sinew of legally Code Ann. §51-1-4, and set forth on a map sance animals that threaten the safety of taken deer may be bought or sold at any of public waterways prepared and main- public roads and bridges. Snares shall be time, products crafted or made from deer tained by the Mississippi Department of submerged at least fifty percent (50%). Ad- bone or antlers not in velvet may be sold, Environmental Quality. All citizens of the ditionally, landowners may trap on their any part of a wild turkey, except the meat state of Mississippi and other states, have own land within 100 feet of a public road, may be bought or sold, and any parts of the right to use the public waterways for but not within the maintained road right- nuisance animals may be bought or sold. free transport, fishing, and water sports. of-way. The carcasses of raccoons, opossums, and Any person using the public waters of the No body-gripping (conibear-type) traps muskrats may be sold for food during the state does so at his or her own risk. The that exceed 7 inches inside jaw spread open trapping season, and for 30 days after use of the public waters of the state does may be set on any public lands unless the close of trapping season. It also is illegal not entitle any person to trespass upon any submerged in water. to buy or sell any non-game wildlife na- lands adjacent to the stream or waterway. Licensed trappers may maintain raw tive to Mississippi, or any mounted game No person using the public waterways may fur, green pelts, or dried fur in storage at animals, game birds, or game fish. harm or disturb the banks or bed of the any time. Anyone transporting raw fur or stream, nor may any person hunt, fish, or go green pelts from 11 days after close of trap- PROTECTED WILDLIFE across any adjacent lands under floodwaters ping season until the day before opening Protected Wildlife are species that may outside the natural banks of the waterway. of trapping season must tag and identify not be hunted, molested, bought, or sold. The right of the public to use the public such fur and pelts with the date, county All birds of prey (eagles, hawks, osprey, waterways does not include the use of mo- of harvest, and person who trapped them. owls, kites, and vultures) and other na- torized vehicles (ATV’s, trucks, etc.) on the It is illegal to trap with the aid of bait, tive non-game birds are considered Pro- streambed. Exceptions to this prohibition recordings of bird or animal calls, or tected Wildlife. Additionally, all species are set forth in Miss. Code Ann. §51-1-4. electrically amplified imitations of calls receiving protection under the Federal of any kind. Except, lure is allowed for Endangered Species Act and/or Missis- TRAPPING trapping furbearers, beaver, nutria, coy- sippi’s Endangered Species Act are Pro- Trappers must have permission to trap ote, skunk, and fox, provided that no tected Wildlife. Some of these species are on any land other than their own. A trap- more than two and one-half (2.5) cubic more likely than others to be encountered ping license is required of anyone 16 years inches of such lure may be placed or lo- by Mississippi hunters in the field: black of age or older who traps furbearing and cated within twenty (20) feet of any trap. bear, gopher tortoise, and sawback tur- nuisance animals on property other than The lure amount of 2.5 cubic inches is tles (black knobbed, ringed, and yellow their own. A trapping license is also re- approximately the volume equivalent blotched) are examples. A full list of fed- quired of each assistant or helper 16 years of a regulation-sized golfball. All lure eral and/or state-endangered species oc- of age or older employed or used by a trap- within twenty (20) feet of any trap must curring in Mississippi can be found by per. Trappers are required to have an iden- be covered and not visible from above. navigating to http://www.mdwfp.com/ tification number, which is registered with However, there are no lure restrictions seek-study/science-resources.aspx and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, when used inside live-cage type traps clicking on “endangered species.” Fisheries, & Parks, attached to ALL traps that do not exceed forty-two (42) inches by a metal tag or permanently inscribed, in length, fifteen (15) inches in width, and MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS etched, or stamped on the trap. Any trap twenty (20) inches in height. Liquid scents Seasons, limits, and regulations for dove, found without a registered identification may be used. crow, rail, gallinule, coot, woodcock, snipe, number will be in violation and subject to The carcasses of raccoons, muskrats,

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The Commission tor Hunting Training Course for permit $199 MSRP requires the tagging of otter and bobcat, holders. An Alligator Hunting License is (.40S&W/.45ACP) to account for harvest of these species, $25 and an Alligator Possession Permit is which are subject to federal export regu- $150. Any hunting party guests 16 years Value is standard equipment lations (CITES Tags). Bobcat and river otter of age and older must possess a valid Al- with every Hi-Point purchase. harvested in Mississippi must be CITES ligator Hunting License and an All Game No matter what environment tagged prior to shipping or transporting Hunting License. Hunter education re- or condition you find yourself out of Mississippi. It is not required to pre- quirements for licenses do apply. For more in, there’s no comparison to sent the carcass or pelt to the MDWFP in order specific regulations and application pro- Hi-Point firearms for rugged to purchase CITES tags. cedures visit www.mdwfp.com/alligator . and reliable service. CITES tags (via over-the-counter pur- Private Lands Permits – There are 31 We truly believe that hands-down, chases) are only available for purchase counties open to private lands permits. Hi-Point is America’s Best Firearm Value. from November 1 - April 15 at the follow- To be eligible, properties in open coun- ing MDWFP locations: Jackson Office, ties must contain at least 20 acres of pri- North Region Office, Central Region Of- vately owned permanent surface water. fice, South Region Office, Buccaneer State One harvest permit voucher is issued for Park, Clarkco State Park, Hugh White State properties with at least 20 acres of eligible WWW.HI-POINTFIREARMS.COM Park, J. P. Coleman State Park, John Kyle water and one additional voucher for each State Park, Legion State Park, Leroy Percy additional 100 acres of eligible water. Ap- *Available through your local gun dealer State Park, Natchez State Park, and Paul B. plications are available at www.mdwfp. Johnson State Park. Tags are sold in lots of com/alligator. Applications are submitted five each for $1.29 only at the above listed in June and the deadline for submission is locations. Quantities at each location may July 1. Only one application may be sub- be limited, therefore, it is recommended mitted per property. Applicants may be to call in advance. residents or non-residents 16 years of age CITES tags CITES tags are no longer or older. Applicants must provide signed available by mail-in requests. permission from the landowner, copies of All unused issued CITES tags must be property tax receipts, property deed and returned to the MDWFP within 45 days legal description, and a property bound- after close of the trapping season. Posses- ary map. An alligator hunting training sion of unused CITES tags 45 days after course is offered for persons who qualify close of the trapping season is prohibited. for the permit. License requirements for drawn applicants are an Alligator Hunting ALLIGATOR HUNTING PERMITS License ($25) and an Alligator Possession Alligator hunting in Mississippi is al- Permit (Resident-$100, Non-resident $200), lowed by special permit only. There are as well as an All Game Hunting License. separate seasons for public waters and Any hunting party guests 16 years of age private lands. Each alligator permit al- and older must purchase an Alligator lows the harvest of two alligators 4 feet Hunting License and an All Game Hunt- long or longer, but only 1 may exceed 7 ing License. Hunter education require- feet long. The MDWFP issues harvest tags ments for licenses do apply. For more to each permittee and harvest reporting specific regulations and application pro- is mandatory. cedures visit www.mdwfp.com/alligator. Public Water Permits – A limited number of public water permits are offered each year on a first-come-first-serve basis. 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41 Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Visit the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and to Parks’ Museum of Natural Science at the intersection of I-55 and Lakeland Drive. The Museum is located on the Lefleur’s Bluff surrounded by beautiful woodland, swamp, and riverine landscapes. Visitors will be greeted with exhibits featuring native wildlife and waterfowl, dioramas of Mississippi’s terrestrial ecosystems, and numerous large aquariums. Our aquariums hold over 100,000 gallons of water and showcase inhabitants of the Mississippi Sound, the Pearl River, and many other aquatic habitats throughout the state. In addition, the Museum offers a 200 seat auditorium, two classrooms, a preschool room, a gift shop, an exhibit hall for travelling exhibits, laboratories, collection ranges, and 2.5 miles of majestic hiking trails. For more information on educational programs, field trips, camps, or events, please call 601-576-6000 or visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/museum.

Museum Hours: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 Sunday Closed On All Major Holidays

WILD & WET The museum provides teacher education training through active, hands- on workshops. These workshops are interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education programs emphasizing wildlife. The programs are designed for educators of kindergarten through twelfth grade. The workshops are 6 hours and are approved by the State Department of Education for CEUs. Call the education staff at (601) 576-6000 for more information on these and other educational programs.

42 Mississippi’s Hunter Education Program

HUNTER EDUCATION WORKS county will be displayed. You may select The Hunter Education program is de- Since 1950 when formal hunter safety the class of your choice and pre-register. signed to: programs were introduced, the number Hunter Education Courses are also of- • teach hunter ethics and responsibility of hunting and firearms-related accidents fered online. However, the online course • reduce hunting accidents has declined dramatically. In Mississippi, is not intended to replace the traditional • promote wildlife conservation we know that our hunter education ef- classroom course, but is designed to work • teach firearm safety forts have reduced firearms accidents within the established course curriculum • recruit new hunters and saved lives. MDWFP offers the and allow the Hunter Education Certifica- hunter education classes at numerous tion to be obtained throughout the year. Course contents include: locations across the state, and the course Upon completing the online exam, the • hunter ethics and responsibility includes ten (10) hours of instruction. student then must complete the final three • history of firearms Students must be ten (10) years old, must hours within a classroom setting. This • types of firearms attend all course hours and score 70 or allows the student time to interact with • types of ammunition greater on the written exam. the instructor, and complete final testing. • safe gun handling Hunter Education Courses are typically The final three hour classroom portion of • fundamentals of marksmanship held in each county during the late sum- the online Hunter Education Course is • bowhunting skills mer, fall, and winter months. Courses are available at any of the regional offices each • wildlife identification taught by MDWFP staff or by certified vol- week or at pre-determined times during • principles of wildlife management unteer instructors. Pre-registration for all a regular Hunter Education Course held • basic survival skills Hunter Education Classes is required. To in each county. The final three hour class- • water safety locate and register for a class, visit our web- room portion of the online courses taught • dangers of hypothermia site at education.mdwfp.com. Either select at the regional offices are listed on our • first aid fundamentals a county of your choice or click on the de- website at education.mdwfp.com. Click • tree stand safety guidelines sired county located on the map. All Hunter on the county where the regional office Education Classes available in the selected is located to pre-register.

All Hunter Education classes require online pre-registration. To locate and register for a class, visit our website at education.mdwfp.com and select a county.

SOUTHERN SPORTSMAN Hunting Lodge, Inc.

aeon n ooae ion o o oe ea ie (No Trophy Fees) For more information about a hunter education class, ea oin or to replace a hunter education card, contact: i ellen MDWFP, Hunter Education Division 1505 Eastover Drive eal Jackson, MS 39211-6374 1-800-354-5033 or call your Regional Office* Book Your Lifetime Memory Now! *See the region map on page 26 for the phone number of the regional office nearest you. www.southernhunting.com iia on 334-4-1830 MDWFP offers the Hunter Education course online. Visit www.mdwfp.com for more information. Dae on 334-41-338 labaa la el 43 Boating Enforcement

A Federal Regulation went into effect Due to the increase in marine theft, a period) is a FELONY OFFENSE. Fine May 1, 1995, which requires operators of closer look is being taken at applications no less than $2,000 nor more than all boats to have at least one wearable life for boat registration when received. Appli- $5,000; and imprisonment in the jacket or personal flotation device for each cations for boat registration with required state penitentiary for not less than person aboard. In addition, boats 16 feet information missing or information which ninety days nor more than five years. and over must have a U.S. Coast Guard appears to be incorrect will be returned. Court shall order violator not to op- approved throwable device on board. The applicant will be required to have erate a watercraft for three years. Under the new regulation a throwable their boat inspected by a conservation of- PFD (Type IV) will no longer qualify as ficer. A “Boat Inspection Request Form” Any person born after June 30, 1980 a life jacket on boats less than 16 feet. can be purchased through point of sale must have successfully completed a Boat- PFD requirements remain unchanged on license agents and an inspection will be ing Safety Course prior to operating a boats 16 feet and over. A person shall not arranged with an officer in the area. The boat. Persons under 12 years of age must operate a personal watercraft (PWC) un- cost of the inspection is $10.00 (plus trans- be accompanied by a person 21 or older on less each person on board or being towed action fee). The application should then be board the boat in order to operate the boat. behind is wearing a personal flotation resubmitted along with the completed boat For persons who wish to learn more device approved by the United States inspection form. All homemade boats will about Mississippi Boating Basics and the Coast Guard. Any vessel with an enclosed require an inspection prior to registration. legal and safe practices for boat operators, fuel tank must have a fire extinguisher The Alcohol Boating Safety Act makes it a six hour course taught by trained in- on board. unlawful to operate a watercraft on the pub- structors is available for groups. The Mis- Section 59-21-31 of the Mississippi lic waters of the State of Mississippi while sissippi Boating Basics home-study course Code which prohibits the removal or al- under the influence of intoxicating liquor is available for persons who are unable to teration of awarded numbers or identifi- or any other substance which has impaired attend an instructor taught course. Online cation numbers affixed to vessels, boats, the person’s ability to operate a watercraft. courses are available at www.mdwfp.com. outboard motors, and trailers has been Most insurance companies honor these amended. Additional language added to a. As a condition of operating a watercraft courses by offering reductions in insur- this section provides that no person may on the public waters of this state, the per- ance premiums on completion. buy, sell or possess a vessel, boat, outboard son operating the watercraft is deemed Effective July l, l998, Mississippi will motor, or trailer, on which any awarded to have given consent to testing for the offer the option for titling boats and mo- number or identification number has been purpose of determining the alcoholic tors. This is not a mandatory requirement, removed or altered. content of his blood. however, a more complete record will be b. “Watercraft” is defined as any motorized obtained for boat owners. A $12.70 fee vessel with a motor of twenty-five horse- will be charged for original applications, power or greater used for transporta- duplicates, transfers, and corrected titles. tion on public waters, and any personal A watercraft is required to be registered watercraft (jet skis). prior to titling. c. “Public waters” is defined as all public For more information related to boat- waters over which the State of Missis- ing and Boating Safety Classes, call (601) sippi has jurisdiction. 432-2181, visit our website at www.mdwfp. d. Penalties for conviction under this law com or write to: are: Boating Enforcement, 1505 Eastover Dr., Jackson, MS 39211-6374. 1. First conviction - Fine no less than $250 nor more than $1,000, or impris- BOAT REGISTRATION onment in jail for not more than twen- In Mississippi, all boats equipped with ty-four hours or both. Violator must propulsion machinery and sailboats complete a boating safety course. (anchored or not) which use the public 2. Second conviction (within a five- waters of the state must be registered year period) - Fine no less than $600 and numbered for identification. A per- nor more than $1,000 and imprison- son must register his/her boat no later ment not less than forty-eight consec- than ten days after the actual purchase. utive hours nor more than one year Effective July 1, 2006, all boat registrations of community service work for not are valid for a period of three years from less than ten days nor more than one the last day of the month of receipt of the year. Court shall order violator not original or transfer application. You must to operate a watercraft for one year. have your registration card on board the 3. Third conviction (within a five-year vessel at all times. period) - Fine no less than $800 nor more than $1,000; and imprisonment HOW TO APPLY FOR not less than thirty days nor more REGISTRATION OF A BOAT than one year. Court shall order vio- Owners of new or used boats may get lator not to operate a watercraft for the registration form at any local county two years. tax collector’s office, most places where 4. Conviction of a fourth or subse- boats are sold or serviced, MDWFP Re- quent violation (within a five-year gional Offices, or online at www.mdwfp.

44 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST Example of Correct Number and Decal Display Validating decal should be displayed within six inches (6”) of the number.

com. Complete the form, attach any nec- The registration application requires a is available 24 hours a day, or online at essary documents, sign and mail to the Hull Identification Number or serial num- www.mdwfp.com. You may also mail Jackson Office with the appropriate fee. ber. This number should contain 12 digits if your renewal to the MDWFP Boat Regis- To register a new boat, if purchased from the boat was manufactured after November, tration Department. You should notify the a dealer, the sales invoice showing proof 1972. Examples of proper 12 digit Hull Iden- MDWFP Boat Registration Department of of payment of Mississippi sales tax must tification Numbers will be: ABC456781272 any address changes. be included. If the boat was purchased or ABC45678A484. Boats manufactured in another state you may pay Mississippi prior to 1972 will have a serial number. HOW TO OBTAIN A DUPLICATE state sales tax at the local county tax col- BOAT REGISTRATION lector’s office. Include this proof of pay- HOW TO RENEW A If you lose your boat registration card ment with the registration application. If BOAT REGISTRATION and/or decals or if you need an additional registering or transferring ownership of a Once a boat is registered, a notice to boat registration card you may obtain a used boat you must include a notarized or renew the registration will be mailed to duplicate wherever hunting and fishing witnessed bill of sale describing the boat the owner by the MDWFP. For conveni- licenses are sold or by calling 1-800-5GO- being purchased. If a boat was previously ence and faster service you may renew HUNT (1-800-546-4868) available 24 hours a registered and titled in a state that requires your boat registration wherever hunting day. You must provide your MS boat regis- mandatory titling you must also include and fishing licenses are sold, by calling tration number and hull I.D. number/serial the previous state’s registration and title. 1-800-5GO-HUNT (1-800-546-4868) which number in order to purchase a duplicate.

45 Boating Enforcement

REGISTRATION, TRANSFER, BOAT REGISTRATION NUMBERING BOAT & MOTOR TITLING RENEWAL, & DUPLICATE FEES* SYSTEM & PROPER DISPLAY Boat and outboard motor titling is avail- Effective July 1, 2006, all boat registra- The numbering system consists of three able in Mississippi but is not mandatory. tions are valid for a period of three years parts: the first part consists of the sym- Boat and motor titling is an optional choice from the last day of the month of receipt bol MI, which designates Mississippi; the for lending institutions and boat owners. of the original or transfer application. second part consists of a numerical group The cost is $12.70 each for an original title, Fees for original, transfer of ownership, having a maximum of four digits; and duplicate title, or corrected title. A boat renewal, livery, dealer and duplicate reg- the third part consists of an alphabetical must be registered prior to being titled. istrations are as follows: group having a maximum of two letters. If the title is submitted indicating a lien, Each part shall be separated by hyphens the original title will be sent to the lending Less than 16 feet...... $10.20 or equivalent spaces. institution until the lien is satisfied. Once 16 feet but less than 26 feet...... $25.20 The assigned number shall be painted the lien is satisfied, an original clear title 26 feet and over...... $47.70 on or attached to each side of the bow of the will be provided to the owner. When a 40 feet and over...... $47.70 vessel for which it was issued. The num- titled boat is sold, the owner must provide Dealer Number...... $40.20 bers shall be placed on each side of the for- the original title to the purchaser along Duplicate...... $7.70 ward half of the vessel in such position as with a bill of sale in order for the boat to be Boat inspection fee...... $12.70 to provide clear legibility for identification. eligible for transfer of ownership. Boat and * Boat registration fees are subject to change. The numbers shall read from left to right Motor title applications may be obtained and shall be in block characters of good online at www.mdwfp.com, through your ASSIGNMENT OF proportion not less than three inches (3”) lending institution or the MDWFP Boat REGISTRATION NUMBER in height. The numbers shall be of a color Registration Department. After processing a new boat registra- which will contrast with the color of the tion, the department will assign a reg- background and so maintained as to be istration number to be displayed on the clearly visible and legible, i.e., dark numbers boat. This number is also noted on a water on a light background, or light numbers resistant, pocket-sized boat registration on a dark background. No other numbers card which is mailed to the owner. This shall be carried on the bow of such vessel. Prevent the transport of card must be aboard the boat when in The decals should be displayed within six nuisance species: operation. In addition, boat owners will inches (6”) of the numbers. receive two validating decals of appropri- When you leave a body of water: ate color. The emblem should be displayed SOLD OR LOST/STOLEN BOATS • Remove any visible mud, plants, fish, or within six inches (6”) of the number (See Should you sell your boat, you are re- animals before transporting equipment. Boat Registration Numbering System and quired to report such transaction to the • Eliminate water from equipment before Proper Display). The decals correlate with Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and transporting. the year the boat registration will expire. Parks, who issues the registration number. • Clean and dry anything that comes The registration number assigned by The new owner must, within ten (10) days, into contact with water (boats, trailers, MDWFP for a boat becomes a permanent make application to transfer the registra- equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.) number. That registration number will tion. If a numbered boat is lost, stolen or • Never release plants, fish, or animals remain the same in the event that the boat abandoned, the owner should first report it into a body of water unless they came is transferred to a new owner within the to the local authorities having jurisdiction, out of that body of water. state of Mississippi. and then report it to Mississippi Depart- ment of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. www.ProtectYourWaters.net

Freshwater Fishing in Mississippi

FRESHWATER SPORT FISHING lowed year round. Season dates, limits and State Fishing Lake and State Park Permits MDWFP manages all public freshwater restrictions are established for many spe- are required to fish in State Fishing Lakes fish populations north of Hwy 90. This cies. Go to www.mdwfp.com for weekly and State Park Lakes on July 4. includes over 159,000 acres of flood con- fishing reports from February through trol and water supply reservoirs, 19 state November. SALTWATER FISHING fishing lakes, 20 state park lakes and 15 Saltwater fisheries and public fishing community fishing assistance ponds. Over FREE FISHING DAYS south of Hwy 90 are managed by the Mis- 50,000 miles of creeks, streams, and rivers On June 3 & 4, 2017, during National Fish- sissippi Department of Marine Resourc- are also managed. A freshwater fishing ing and Boating Week, a sport fishing license es. For information concerning saltwater license is required to fish in public wa- is not required for all open public waters, fishing, please call (228) 374-5000 or go to ters north of Interstate 10, unless you are and fishing permits at State Lakes and State www.dmr.ms.gov. A saltwater fishing li- exempt. Review the license section at the Park Lakes are free! July 4th is a free fishing cense is required to fish all waters south beginning of the digest for license require- day statewide. You can fish without a fishing of Hwy 90. ments or call (601) 432-2055. Fishing is al- license on July 4th in all waters of the state. On all public waters south of Interstate

46 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST Freshwater Fishing in Mississippi

10 and north of Hwy 90 either a freshwa- (smallmouth, bigmouth, and black), spotted be used when snagging except when fish- ter fishing license or a saltwater fishing sucker, river carpsucker, quillback, highfin ing in spillways. See spillway restrictions. license is valid for use. carpsucker, blacktail redhorse, freshwater Trotlines, Throwlines, Limblines and/ drum, and catfish (channel, blue, flathead). or Set Hooks are allowed for the harvest PUBLIC ACCESS of game fish and non-game gross fish. No Many public waters in the state are lo- LEGAL SPORT FISHING METHODS more than a total of 100 single hooks may cated on or near private land. These wa- Hook and Line: Game fish may be taken be fished. Hooks must be tied securely at ters must be accessed through a public by hook and line (one or more hooks, in- least 2 feet apart. access point or by permission from the cluding rod and reel with artificial bait). landowner. Contact MDWFP if you have You may actively fish with an unlimited HOOK LIMIT questions about access to fishing waters number of poles or rod/reels except on Each person having a valid sport fishing and for public access points. waters where the number of poles or rod/ license may use no more than 100 hooks reels is restricted. Check the Special Regu- per person. GAME FISH lations Section for specific restrictions. Free Floating Fishing Devices (FFFD), Game fish are defined as: bream (redear Bow & Arrow, Crossbow, Spear, or Gig Jugs & Yo-Yos: No more than 25 jugs and sunfish, bluegill, longear sunfish, war are allowed for the harvest of the following no more than 25 yo-yos may be fished by mouth, green sunfish), crappie (white, non-game gross fishes: bowfin, buffalo, an individual with no more than 2 single black), black bass (largemouth, small carp, catfish, gar, and shad. Catfish may hooks on each of these devices. If these mouth, spotted) shadow bass, walleye, not be taken by bow and arrow, crossbow, devices are attached to a line, they must be sauger, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass, spear or gig at State Fishing Lakes and State tied securely at least 2 feet apart. See State striped bass, white bass, yellow bass, and Park Lakes. Catfish may not be taken with Border Waters section for legal number pickerel (redfin, grass, and chain). spear or gig from May 1 through July 15. allowed in those areas. These gears do No other species of fish may be harvested not need to be attended or tagged unless NON-GAME GROSS FISH with these gears. you are fishing in the following waters: Non-game gross fish are defined as: giz- Snagging: Snagging is when fish are 1. Arkabutla Reservoir in Tate and De- zard shad, threadfin shad, gar (alligator, intentionally hooked in any place other soto Counties shortnose, longnose, spotted), eel, bow- than the mouth. Snagging is allowed state- 2. Eagle Lake in Warren County fin, common carp, asian carp, paddlefish, wide the entire year for all game fish and 3. Enid Reservoir in Lafayette, Panola, bullheads (yellow, black, brown), buffalo non-game gross fish. Any size hook may and Yalobusha Countires

47 Freshwater Fishing in Mississippi

4. Grenada Reservoir in Grenada, Cal- spillway and associated bank fishing more than 2 single hooks. Single hooks houn, and Yalobusha Counties access area in the Tombigbee River must be at least 1 inch apart and must be 5. Lake Washington in Washington cutoff below the dam. no larger than #2. County 2. All spillways listed in the Spillway From March 1 to November 30 anglers 6. Sardis Reservoir in Panola, Marshall, Restrictions section. may use no more than one pole or rod per and Lafayette Counties 3. All State Park Lakes and State Fishing person with no more than 2 single hooks In these waters, attended means devices Lakes. of any size. Single hooks must be at least (whether set, baited, or tripped) must re- 4. Amory Lock downstream to MS Hwy 1 inch apart. main in sight of the angler during day- 6 overpass. Artificial lures with no more than 3 light hours. These devices may be fished 5. Columbus Lake spillway downstream treble hooks no larger than #2 may be at night without attendance except at Lake to mile marker 334, including auxiliary used year round. Washington where attendance at night is spillway and associated bank fishing The only other gear that may be used required. At Lake Washington, yo-yos may access area in the Tombigbee River in these spillways is that permitted for only be unattended (tripped, with hook cutoff below the dam. collecting bait. out of the water) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 6. Fulton Lock downstream to MS Hwy The use of bare or baited treble hooks Unattended yo-yos fishing during the day 78 overpass. is illegal in these spillway areas. at the waters listed above and fishing at 7. G.V. Sonny Montgomery Lock down- night at Lake Washington may be seized stream to mile marker 406. GRABBLING SEASON by MDWFP Law Enforcement officers ex- 8. Glover Wilkens Lock downstream to Grabbling is open from May 1 to July cept for those fishing unattended at Lake mile marker 375 15. Grabbling is fishing for non-game fish, Washington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In these 9. Jamie L. Whitten Lock downstream to most notably catfish, with your hands or waters, all gear must be legibly marked MS Hwy 4 overpass. with rope (no attachments). Only wooden with a tag. The tags shall be furnished by 10. John Rankin Lock downstream to mile containers may be used. It is illegal to place the angler and must contain all of the fol- marker 398. and fish from structures such as plastic or lowing information: angler’s full name and 11. Lake Washington: Limblines and set metal barrels, hot water tanks, concrete residence address including zip code. This hooks may not be fished or set, but pipe, tires, and other non-biodegradable information must be legibly written with sportfishing trotlines, FFFD’s and yo- materials in any public waters of the state. either waterproof ink or stamped. Yo-yo yos may be used. It shall be illegal to place any cavity-type tags shall be attached above the water line. 12. Ross Barnett Reservoir: Pelahatchie structure, intended to be used for hand Bay, Pelahatchie Creek, and the area grabbling purposes, in all Mississippi wa- CRAWFISH AND of the reservoir north of the main dam ter of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. FRESHWATER SHRIMP and south of a line between the point It is unlawful to alter any natural ar- A sport fishing license is required (un- where Twin Harbors channel enters eas by placing boards, wire or any other less exempt by 49-7-9) to harvest crawfish the main lake at Madison County and obstruction to logs, holes, etc., or to take and freshwater shrimp from public waters the Fannin Landing boat launch in fish from such altered devices. It is also for personal use. Shrimp and crawfish traps Rankin County; within 100 yards of unlawful to raise any part of a natural or fished in public waters shall be marked with any sandbar or public boat launching wooden container out of the water thereby a waterproof tag provided by the angler, facility within the main lake or river; aiding in the capture of enclosed fish. which shall contain the angler’s full name in any marked navigational channel and customer ID number. between State Highway 43 and Ratliff FISH ATTRACTORS Crawfish traps are any device construct- Ferry in Madison County. It shall be illegal to place structures ed of coated wire with openings of throats 13. Sardis Lower Lake from the outlet such as plastic or metal barrels, plastic or flutes not exceeding 2 inches and are structure to Spaulding Creek, except or metal pipes and tubing larger than used for the sole purpose of taking craw- that FFFD’s are permitted in Sardis 4 inches in diameter, hot water tanks, fish. Any commercially available crawfish Lower Lake. concrete pipes and tires, and any other trap with openings of the throats or flutes nonbiodegradable material into the not exceeding 2 inches may be used. SPILLWAY RESTRICTIONS public waters of the state for use as fish Shrimp traps—It is illegal to take or at- Special restrictions apply to spillways attractors. However, wooden materials tempt to take freshwater shrimp by the use at the following lakes: and plastic tubing and pipe materials of any trap which exceeds the following 1. Aberdeen and Columbus spillways. may be used as fish attractors provided dimensions: 36 inches long (from the rear 2. Arkabutla, Enid, Grenada, Sardis, that the plastic materials are no larger of the heart to the leading edge of the trap), Okatibbee, and Ross Barnett Reser than 4 inches in diameter. Concrete, by 24 inches wide (between the leading voirs from the spillway outlet to the rope, wire and nails may be used to edges of the trap, or heart opening), by 12 end of the rip rap. make fish attractors. Written permission inches high; or has external or unattached 3. Bluff Lake spillway in Noxubee County. to place such legal fish attractor materi- wings, weirs, or other devices intended to 4. Lowhead dam on Ross Barnett Res als into public waters must be obtained funnel shrimp to the trap heart. ervoir from the dam to the end of the from the federal or state agency which Idle Speed Only/No Wake Zone Area owns the specific water body. The per- AREAS CLOSED TO downstream of the dam. son placing such fish attractor material TROTLINES, THROW LINES, From December 1 until the last day into the public water must carry a copy SET HOOKS, LIMBLINES, of February anglers fishing these waters of the written permission on them at all FFFD’S, JUGS AND YO-YOS: may use no more than one pole or rod per times when transporting and placing 1. Aberdeen Lake spillway downstream person (except those in the lowhead dam such material. to U.S. 45 overpass, including auxiliary area of Ross Barnett Reservoir) with no

48 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST ILLEGAL FISHING METHODS any game fish. They may, however, pre- DAILY LIMIT It is unlawful to take any fish species pare and serve fish for any person who The daily limit is the specified maximum by muddying and by the use of lime, has taken fish legally. number of fish a person can take in one day. poison, explosives, electrical devices, wire baskets, fish traps, or dip nets; COMMERCIAL FISHING TRANSPORT LIMIT except that shad and minnows may be It shall be illegal to possess while on the No person shall transport more than taken by residents only as specified be- water, both commercial and sport fishing seven daily limits of game fish for each low under the Bait section. It is illegal to gear in the same boat. See the Commer- licensed or exempt angler present in the take fish from, tamper with or use any cial Fishing brochure for information or vehicle. A single angler may only trans- sport fishing gear without the consent of go to http://www.mdwfp.com/fishing- port his or her own limit(s) of fish, not to the gear’s owner. Conservation officers boating/freshwater-commercial.aspx exceed seven (7) daily limits. may seize any sport fishing gear determined to be unsafe or illegal. STATE BORDER WATERS LENGTH LIMIT It is unlawful to take game fish with Mississippi resident licenses are valid for Specific lengths that anglers are allowed minnow seines and to fail to return to fishing certain state-line waters including: to harvest are set in place. While fishing the water any game fish taken by net, 1. Pickwick Lake areas with established MDWFP length seine or other commercial fishing gear. 2. Aliceville Pool limits all game fish must be intact (with No person shall stock, place, release, 3. Mississippi and Pearl Rivers and border head, tail, skin and scales) and comply or cause to be released into any of the lakes along these rivers where they are with length limits for that body of water. public waters of the state any aquatic the boundaries between Mississippi, species without first obtaining a permit Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas. HOW TO MEASURE A FISH from the Mississippi Department of In Mississippi waters that border adja- Lay the fish on its side, with the mouth Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. cent states, the legal number of FFFDs shall closed and the tail lobes pressed together. be that of the adjacent state or the Missis- Measure the total length from the tip of BAIT sippi limit, whichever is greater, but not to the snout to the end of the tail. Paddlefish Sport anglers may use game fish, non- exceed 50 per individual. Yo-yos and FFFDs are measured from the front of the eye to game gross fish, goldfish and minnows must be attended during daylight hours on the fork of the tail. for bait, as long as they were legally borderline waters between Arkansas and taken and you do not possess more than Mississippi. the daily creel limit. Anglers can har- Daily limits for bream, black bass, crap- vest minnows for personal use as bait pie, striped bass and striped bass hybrids without a commercial fishing license. in waters adjoining adjacent states shall be A freshwater commercial fishing license that of the adjacent state or the Mississippi is required to sell minnows taken from limit, whichever is greater. Only 1 catfish public streams and rivers. No minnows over 34” may be harvested in border wa- caught in public waters shall be taken ters with Alabama and Tennessee. Total Length (using a flatboard) outside of the state for sale. Shad and For details on state border waters and minnows may be taken for sport fishing current reciprocal agreements, inquire with bait using dip/landing nets, cast nets, Regional Offices, the Fisheries Bureau, or MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT boat mounted scoops, and wire baskets visit our website, www.mdwfp.com Fish measuring equal to or shorter than by residents only for personal use dur- the regulated size length must be returned ing sport fishing. Minnow seines and PUBLIC WATERWAYS to the water immediately after capture and minnow traps can be used to harvest Public waterways are defined in Miss. may not be possessed on designated wa- minnows, nongame gross fish, and non- Code Ann. §51-1-4, and set forth on a map ters. Fish exceeding the minimum length game fish for bait. Minnow seines must at www.deq.state.ms.us/mdeq.nsf/page/ may be kept, not to exceed the daily limit. be no more than 25 feet in length and L&W_pub_waterways?OpenDocument by 4 feet in depth. Minnow traps shall be the Mississippi Department of Environmen- MAXIMUM LENGTH LIMIT constructed of glass, plastic, nonmetallic, tal Quality. All citizens of the state of Mis- Fish measuring equal to or longer than or wire mesh not more than 32 inches in sissippi and other states, have the right to the regulated size length must be returned length and 12 inches in diameter without use the public waterways for free transport, to the water immediately upon capture leads or wings and having an entrance fishing, and water sports. Any person using and may not be in possession on these no larger than 1 inch in diameter. All the public waters of the state does not entitle designated waters. Fish shorter than the game fish caught with these gears must that person to trespass upon any lands adja- maximum length limit may be kept, not be immediately returned to the water. cent to the stream or waterway. No person to exceed the daily limit. Freshwater mussels cannot be collected using the public waterways may harm or or used for bait (State Law 49-9-5). disturb the banks or bed of the stream, nor SLOT LENGTH LIMIT may any person hunt, fish, or go across any Fish measuring equal to or between SALE OF GAME FISH adjacent lands under floodwaters outside the designated range in inches must be It is illegal for any person, while in Mis- the natural banks of the waterway. The right returned to the water immediately upon sissippi, to buy or sell, offer for sale, or of the public to use the public waterways capture and may not be in possession on exchange any game fish harvested in Mis- does not include the use of motorized ve- these designated waters. Fish shorter than sissippi or coming from another state. It is hicles (ATVs, trucks, etc.) on the streambed. or longer than the designated range may illegal for any restaurant or public eating Exceptions to this prohibition are set forth be kept, not to exceed the daily limit. establishment to possess or offer for sale in Miss. Code Ann. §51-1-4.

2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST 49 Freshwater Fishing in Mississippi Statewide Creel and Size Limits For Saltwater Fishing Regulations, call the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources at 228-374-5000 or visit www.dmr.ms.gov Species Creel Limits Alligator Gar****...... 2 Paddlefish* (must be less than 30 inches)...... 2 Striped Bass and/or Striped Bass Hybrids (Minimum length 15 inches)** ...... 6 Walleye***...... 3 Sauger...... 10 Crappie** (combined white and black)...... 30 Bluegill, Bream and all other sunfish (combined)**...... 100 Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted bass combined**...... 10 Sturgeon...... 0

* No paddlefish harvest allowed in the Tenn-Tom Waterway, Tombigbee River or its tributaries, and Pickwick Lake. Paddlefish are measured from the front of the eye to the fork of the tail. ** Daily limits for bream, black bass (largemouth, spotted and smallmouth), crappie, striped bass and striped bass hybrids in waters adjoining adjacent states shall be that of the adjacent state, or the Mississippi limit, whichever is greater. *** Harvest and possession of walleye is prohibited in Lake Lamar Bruce, Spring Lake in Wall Doxey State Park, and in the Old Tombigbee River and its tributaries north of Hwy 278 (Monroe, Itawamba and Prentiss Counties) **** No alligator gar harvest allowed from Bee Lake (Holmes County) On all other lakes, there is no length limit for any species except striped bass and/or hybrids but the statewide daily creel limits apply. Special Largemouth, Spotted & Smallmouth Bass Regulations Area/Water Lengths to Release Creel Limits Aberdeen Lake...... 14 inches & under...... 10 per day Calling Panther Lake...... 20 inches & over...... 10 per day, 1 over 20" Charlie Capps WMA Lake...... No Length Limit...... 5 per day Columbus Lake...... 14 inches & under...... 10 per day Davis Lake (Chickasaw County)...... 18-22 inches...... 10 per day; 1 over 22” Eagle Lake (includes channel to Muddy Bayou water control structure)...... 16 inches & under...... 10 per day Lake Bill Waller...... 18-22 inches...... 15 per day, 1 over 22" Lake Bogue Homa...... 15 inches & under...... 5 per day Lake Bolivar (Scott, MS)...... No Length Limit...... 2 per day Lake Claude Bennett...... No Length Limit...... 30 per day Lake Columbia...... 14-18 inches...... 5 per day, 1 over 18" Lake Jackson (Washington County)...... No Length Limit...... 5 per day Lake Jeff Davis...... 18-24 inches...... 15 per day, 1 over 24” Lake Lamar Bruce...... 16-22 inches...... 10 per day, 1 over 22” Lake Mary Crawford...... No Length Limit...... 30 per day Lake Okhissa (Franklin County)...... 18-22 inches...... 10 per day, 1 over 22" Lake Tom Bailey...... 15 inches & under...... 5 per day, 1 over 20" Lake Washington (includes outlet channel to weir at Paul Love Park)...... 15 inches & under...... 5 per day, 2 under 15" Leroy Percy State Park Lake...... No Length Limit...... 5 per day Little Eagle Lake (Humphreys County)...... 12 inches & under...... 5 per day Lowndes State Park Lake...... No Length Limit...... 30 per day Malmaison WMA Lakes...... 15 inches & under...... 2 per day Moon Lake (includes area east of Hwy 1)...... No Length Limit...... 5 per day Natchez State Park Lake...... 18-22 inches...... 7 per day, 1 over 22" Neshoba County Lake ...... 16-20 inches...... 10 per day, 1 over 20" North Abutment Campground Lake at Grenada Reservoir...... 15 inches & under...... 2 per day Pascagoula River ...... 12 inches & under...... 10 per day (George & Jackson Counties, Merrill, MS to Hwy 90 bridge, includes all connected oxbow lakes; East & West Pascagoula Rivers and all waters between these two rivers) Paul B. Johnson State Park Lake (Geiger Lake)...... 18-22 inches...... 10 per day, 1 over 22" Percy Quin State Park (Lake Tangipahoa - opens 9/21/2016)...... 16-22 inches...... 7 per day, 1 over 22” Pickwick Lake...... 15 inches & under...... 10 per day RecCon Lake (Bolivar County)...... No Length Limit...... 2 per day Ross Barnett Reservoir...... 14 inches & under...... 7 per day Tippah County Lake...... No Length Limit...... 30 per day Tombigbee State Park Lake...... No Length Limit...... 30 per day Wolf-Broad Lake (Yazoo & Humphreys Counties)...... 12 inches & under...... 5 per day Special Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass Regulations Area/Water Lengths to Release Creel Limits Ross Barnett Dam to City of Jackson water intake...... 15 inches & under...... 6 per day, 1 over 24" 50 Special Bluegill & Redear Regulations Area/Water Lengths to Release Creel Limits Lake Okhissa (Franklin County)...... No Length Limit...... 50 per day Percy Quin State Park (Lake Tangipahoa - opens 9/21/2016)...... No Length...... 50 per day Special Catfish Regulations Area/Water Lengths to Release Creel Limits Lake Okhissa (Franklin County)...... No Length Limit...... 5 per day RecCon Lake (Bolivar County)...... No Length Limit...... 10 per day All MDWFP State Fishing Lakes and State Parks Lakes...... No Length Limit...... 10 per day Border Waters w/ Alabama & Tennessee...... No Length Limit...... 1 over 34", no creel limit under 34" Special Walleye Regulations Area/Water Lengths to Release Creel Limits Davis Lake (Chickasaw County)...... No Length Limit...... 1 per day Special Black & White Crappie Regulations Area/Water Lengths to Release Creel Limits Arkabutla Reservoir+...... 12 inches & under...... 15 per day Arkabutla Spillway to Prichard Rd. Bridge++...... No Length Limit...... 15 per day Charlie Capps WMA Lake...... No Length Limit...... 20 per day Eagle Lake (includes channel to Muddy Bayou water control structure)...... 11 inches and under...... 30 per day Enid Reservoir+...... 12 inches & under...... 15 per day Enid Spillway to I-55++...... No Length Limit...... 15 per day Grenada Reservoir+...... 12 inches & under...... 15 per day Grenada Spillway to Hwy. 51++...... No Length Limit...... 15 per day Lake Okhissa (Franklin County)...... 10 inches & under...... 10 per day Lake Washington (includes outlet channel to weir at Paul Love Park)...... 11 inches & under...... 30 per day, 5 under 11” Moon Lake (includes area east of Hwy 1)...... 10 inches & under...... 30 per day, 5 under 10" Percy Quin State Park (Lake Tangipahoa - Opens 9/21/2016)...... No Length Limit...... 20 per day Pickwick Lake & Tenn-Tom Waterway...... 9 inches & under...... 30 per day (including all tributaries) Sardis Reservoir+...... 12 inches & under...... 15 per day Sardis Spillway & Sardis Lower Lake to Spaulding Creek++...... No Length Limit...... 15 per day

+ At Arkabutla, Enid, Grenada and Sardis Reservoirs anglers may fish no more than 4 poles per person. Each pole may have no more than 2 hooks or lures. The aggregate daily boat creel limit for all species of crappie on Arkabutla, Enid, Sardis, and Grenada Reservoirs for boats with three or more anglers shall be 40 crappie larger than 12 inches.

++ See spillway restrictions in this section. On all other lakes, there is no length limit for any species except striped bass and/or hybrids but the statewide daily creel limits apply.

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MDWFP operates 19 prime fishing STATE FISHING LAKES FEE SCHEDULE lakes throughout the state which offer (PRICES INCLUDE PERMIT FEE AND TRANSACTION FEE.) outstanding fishing on 4,091 acres of ANNUAL GUEST PERMITS INCLUDE ALL PERSONS IN THE BOAT. picturesque waters. Sport fishing licenses and permits are DAILY PERMITS FEE MONTHLY PERMITS FEE required to fish these lakes. Exceptions Camping (30 day)* $360.00 are on the first weekend of National Fish- Entrance/Fishing (age 16-64) $5.00 ing Week which is June 3 and 4, 2017, Youth Fishing (under 16 years of age) Free Camping (30 day; over 65/Disabled)* $270.00 when fishing permits are free, and a ANNUAL PERMITS FEE Boat Launching/Fishing/Skiing sport fishing license is not required. $7.0 0 Guest Launch/Fishing/Skiing (includes (age 16-64) $150.00 Only rod and reel or pole fishing is al- all persons in boat) Boat Launching/Disabled Exempt lowed on State Fishing Lakes and State $6.00 Guest Disabled/Sr. Citizen Launch/ Fishing (age 65 and over) Park Lakes except that carp, gar, buffalo, Fishing/Skiing (includes all persons $120.00 and bowfin may be taken by use of bow Disabled/Exempt Fishing $3.00 in boat) and arrow at night only after purchasing Disabled/Sr. Citizen Fishing No Camping* $18.00 $32.00 a valid permit for fishing and/or boating. Launching Camping (age 65 and older or No other gear is allowed at these lakes. $13.00 Fishing (age 16-64) No Launching $52.00 disabled)* Fishing is not allowed from courtesy Boat Launch/Fishing/Skiing $102.00 piers adjacent to boat ramps. Night fish- Primitive/tent camping (no electricity) $13.00 Boat Launch/Fishing/Skiing ing is allowed at all State Fishing Lakes $72.00 $36.00 / (Disabled and age 65 and over) (except for Lake Bill Waller) from the Pavilion Rental $51.00 bank or boats which are in compliance CABIN RENTAL PERMITS FEE Duplicate Copy of Annual/Lifetime Cabin (weekday rate) ** $65.00 with state and coast guard regulations. $7.29 Permit Cabin (weekend rate) ** $75.00 * RV camping rate includes fishing and launching for up * RV Camping Rate includes fishing and boat launch to 8 people. for registered campers not to exceed 8 people ** Cabins without linens at Lake Claude Bennett, Pren- tiss Walker Lake, and Holmes County State Park Lake. Cabin rentals include fishing and launching for the number of registered guests.

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3. HOLMES COUNTY 6. LAKE BOGUE HOMA hookups, 1 handicapped fishing pier, STATE PARK LAKE (882 acres) 5 earthen piers, pavilion, picnic tables, Two Lakes: (45 acres and 16 acres) Manager: Danny Evans, and handicapped restrooms with Manager: Greg Plump, (601) 425-2148 showers. Skiing on Wednesday, Sun- (662) 653-3351 Location: Jones Co. About 6 miles east day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Location: Four miles south of Durant of Laurel on Hwy 84. Day noon to sunset. off I-55, exit 150 Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 2 Facilities/Activities: Boat Ramp, 28 camping pads with electrical/water 9. LAKE JEFF DAVIS camping pads with electrical;/water hookups, duck hunting, 3 handi- (100 acres) hookups, bath house, dump station, 1 capped fishing piers, pavilion, picnic Manager: Richard Hathorn, handicapped fishing pier, 3 pavilions, tables, and restrooms with showers. (601) 792-8225 picnic tables, restrooms. No Skiing Skiing daily, noon to sunset. Location: Jefferson Davis Co., 3 miles southeast of Prentiss off Hwy 42. 4. KEMPER COUNTY LAKE 7. LAKE CLAUDE BENNETT Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 13 (595 acres) (71 acres) camping pads with electrical/water Manager: Vacant, Manager: Jason Thigpen, hookups, 2 handicapped fishing (601) 743-5505 (601) 727-3561 piers, bike trail, nature trail, pavil- Location: Kemper Co. 3 miles north- Location: Jasper Co. about 20 miles ion, picnic tables, and handicapped west of DeKalb off Hwy 397. east of Bay Springs off Hwy 18. restrooms with showers. Skiing on Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 48 Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 3 Tuesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July camping pads with electrical/water/ cabins and 1 handicapped cabin, 31 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset. sewer hookups, fish cleaning station, camping pads with electrical/water 1 handicapped fishing pier, pavilion, hookups, 1 handicapped fishing pier, 10. LAKE LAMAR BRUCE picnic tables, and restrooms with pavilion, picnic tables, and handi- (300 acres) showers. Skiing daily, noon to sunset. capped restooms with showers. Skiing Manager: Jim Lusby, on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, (662) 869-2009 5. LAKE BILL WALLER July 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset. Location: Lee Co. 1.5 miles northeast (168 acres) of Saltillo off Hwy 45. Manager: Dustin Brumfield, 8. LAKE COLUMBIA Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 11 (601) 736-1861 (84 acres) camping pads with water/electrical Location: Marion Co. 12 miles south- Manager: Dustin Brumfield, hookups, 3 handicapped fishing piers, east of Columbia on Marion Co. WMA. (601) 736-1861 pavilion, and handicapped restrooms Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 3 Location: Marion Co. 12 miles south- with showers. Skiing on Thursday, handicapped fishing piers, 3 earthen east of Columbia on Marion Co. WMA. Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and piers, handicapped restrooms with Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 12 Labor Day noon to sunset. showers. No skiing. camping pads with electrical/water

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State Fishing Lakes Information (Continued)

11. LAKE MARY CRAWFORD ter hookups, 2 handicapped fishing restrooms with showers. Skiing on (128 acres) piers, picnic tables, and handicapped Friday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July Manager: John Stamps, restrooms with showers. Skiing on 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset. (601) 587-7853 Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Location: Lawrence Co. 5 miles west Labor Day noon to sunset. 18. SIMPSON COUNTY LAKE of Monticello off Hwy 84. (76 acres) Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 20 16. NESHOBA COUNTY LAKE Manager: John Lee, camping pads with electrical/water (138 acres) (601) 849-4886 hookups, 2 handicapped fishing piers, Manager: Chuck Hazelwood, Location: Simpson Co. 5 miles north nature trail, pavilion, picnic tables, and (601) 656-7376 of Magee on Hwy 49. handicapped restrooms with showers. Location: Neshoba Co. about 6 miles Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 11 Skiing on Sunday, Memorial Day, July southeast of Philadelphia off Hwy 486. camping pads with electrical/water 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset. Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 22 hookups, 2 handicapped fishing piers, camping pads with electrical/water/ pavilions, picnic tables, and handi- 12. LAKE MIKE CONNER sewer hookups, 2 handicapped fish- capped restrooms with showers. Skiing (79 acres) ing piers, pavilion, picnic tables, and on Thursday, Sunday, Memorial Day, Manager: Gary Berteau, handicapped restrooms with showers. July 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset. (601) 765-4024 No skiing. Location: Covington Co. 8 miles west 19. TIPPAH COUNTY LAKE of Collins off Hwy 84. 17. PRENTISS WALKER LAKE (145 acres) Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 15 (81 acres) Manager: Jim Cutberth, camping pads with electrical/water Manager: Stan Sullivan, (662) 837-9850 hookups, 2 handicapped fishing piers, (601) 733-2611 Location: Tippah Co. 2.5 miles north pavilion, picnic tables, and handi- Location: Smith Co. about 4 miles of Ripley on Hwy 15, west 2.5 miles. capped restrooms with showers. Skiing southwest of Mize off Hwy 35. Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 22 on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, Facilities/Activities: Boat dock, boat camping pads with electrical/water July 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset. ramp, 1 cabin and 1 handicapped hookups, 3 handicapped fishing piers, cabin, 21 camping pads with electri- grills, pavilion, picnic tables, and 13. LAKE MONROE cal/water hookups, 2 handicapped restrooms with showers. Skiing on (99 acres) - Closed for Renovations. fishing piers, pavilion, picnic ta- Saturday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July Manager: Vacant, bles, playground and handicapped 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset. (662) 256-9637 Location: Monroe Co. between Aberdeen and Amory off Hwy 45 on Coontail Rd. Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 20 camping pads with electrical/water WINNER TAKES ALL. hookups, 2 handicapped fishing piers, pavilion, picnic tables, and restrooms CRAPPIE OR CATFISH... with showers. No skiing. SPORT OR COMPETITION... 14. LAKE PERRY FISHING HOBBY OR DINNER... (68 acres) Manager: Joey Hinton, Whatever drives you to fish, we’ll get you there with results. (601) 784-6119 Whether you choose one of our new Buck’s Graphite Crappie Rods, Location: Perry Co. about 3 miles or our new Silver Cat Magnum ProStaff Bumping Rods, south of Beaumont off Hwy 98. you’ll have the hardware you need to Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 20 put your winner in the boat! camping pads with electrical/water hookups, 3 handicapped fishing piers, nature trail, pavilion, picnic tables, and handicapped restrooms with showers. Skiing on Friday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day noon to sunset.

15. LAKE TOM BAILEY (182 acres) Manager: Vacant, (601) 632-4679 Location: Lauderdale Co. about 8 miles east of Meridian off Hwy 11. Facilities/Activities: Boat ramp, 22 camping pads with electrical/wa- B’N’M POLE COMPANY P.O. Box 231, West Point, MS 39773 • www.bnmpoles.com • 800-647-6363 55 Fishing Regulations

FISH TISSUE ADVISORIES & COMMERCIAL FISHING BANS These advisories are current as of the time of publication, but are subject to change. Please consult the MDEQ Web Site www.deq.state.ms.us/mdeq.nsf/page/FS-Mississippi _Fish_Advisories?OpenDocument or call the MDEQ Laboratory (601-961-5701) for the most up to date information.

STREAM REACH CHEMICAL DATE ISSUED ACTION

Archusa Water Park in Clark County Mercury Sept. 1996 See #1 Below

Bogue Chitto River Mercury May 1995 See #1 Below

Delta Region / All waters east of the Mississippi River levee and west of the bluff hills except for Steele Bayou, Black Bayou, Bee Toxaphene, DDT June 2001 See #4 Below Lake, RecCon Lake (Rainey’s Lake), and Lake Charlie Capps.

Enid Reservoir Mercury May 1995 See #1 Below

Escatawpa River from the AL state line to Interstate 10. Mercury May 1995 See #1 Below

Grenada Lake & Yalobusha River the dam Mercury June 2001 See #1 Below downstream to Hwy 8 & 35 at Holcomb.

Gulf of Mexico Mercury May 1998 See #2 Below

Lake Susie, Oxbow Lake of Old Tallahatchie River PCB’s Nov. 1989 See #3 Below in Panola County west of Batesville

Little Conehoma Cr. & Yockanookany R. in Attala & Leake Counties. From Hwy. 35 near Kosciusko Downstream to PCB’s June 1987 See #3 Below Hwy. 429 near Thomastown (approx. 15 miles).

Pascagoula River Mercury Sept. 1996 See #1 Below

Pearl River Hwy 25 (Leake County), near Carthage, Mercury June 2001 See #1 Below downstream to Leake County Water Park

Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge (All Waters) Toxaphene, DDT 1975 See #3 Below

Yockanookany River Mercury May 1995 See #1 Below

Yocona River From Enid Reservoir to Little Tallahatchie River Mercury Sept. 1996 See #1 Below

ACTION 1. The Mississippi Dept. of Health recommends that people limit the amount of largemouth and spotted bass and large catfish that they eat from these areas because of high levels of mercury in the fish. Children under seven and women who might have children should eat no more than one meal of these fish every two months. Other adults should eat no more than one meal of these fish every two weeks. 2. The Mississippi Dept. of Health recommends that people limit the amount of 33”-39” king mackerel they eat from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Do not eat king mackerel greater than 39”. Children under seven and women of childbearing age should eat no more than one meal of these fish every two months. Other adults should eat no more than one meal of these fish every two weeks. 3. Do not consume any fish from these waters. Precautionary advisory issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife for Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge. 4. The Mississippi Dept. of Health recommends that people eat no more than one meal every 2 weeks of buffalo, carp, gar, and catfish over 22 inches from all waters in this area, except for Steele Bayou, Black Bayou, Bee Lake, Recon Lake (Rainey’s Lake) and Lake Charlie Capps.

56 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST MISSISSIPPI OFFICIAL STATE RECORD FRESHWATER FISH (Rod and Reel Division) SPECIES WEIGHT ANGLER LOCATION CAUGHT DATE Alligator Gar 215 lbs Earl Stafford MS River (Natchez) 5/3/2003 American Eel 5 lbs 1 oz Mitch McLendon MS River (Vicksburg) 7/12/1994 REMINGTON • BROWNING • LEUPOLD Bighead Carp 67 lbs 12 oz Ron Maxwell Sardis Lower Lake 4/3/2007 DANIEL DEFENSE • NIGHTFORCE Bigmouth Buffalo 46 lbs 3 oz Willie Hearn Private Pond 10/24/2007 SUREFIRE • GEMTECH • BENELLI Black Bass Hybrid 11 lbs 4.5 oz Hunter Yarborough Private Pond 9/26/1964 SMITH & WESSON Black Bullhead 5.56 lbs Harold B. Alexander Sunrise Lake 6/12/1988 Black Crappie 4 lbs 4 oz Gerald Conlee Arkabutla Reservoir 3/19/1991 Blue Catfish 95 lbs Dakota Hinson MS River (Natchez) 3/16/2009 Bluegill 3.45 lbs Gerald E. Thurmond Farm Pond 2/2/1995 Bowfin 18 lbs 14 oz B.H. Toney Ross Barnett Reservoir 11/23/1978 Brown Bullhead 6.13 lbs Bobby L. Gibson Farm Pond 1/19/1991 Chain Pickerel 6 lbs 4 oz Ronnie Boren Bay Springs Lake 10/4/1986 Channel Catfish 51 lbs 12 oz Tom Edwards Lake Tom Bailey 5/31/1997 Common Carp 74 lbs Curtis Wade Pelahatchie Lake 6/13/1963 Flathead Catfish 77.7 lbs Matt Bingham MS River (Tunica) 5/8/2012 Freshwater Drum 29.85 lbs Bryan A. Christian Sardis Lake Spillway 5/15/2011 BOWIE OUTFITTERS Grass Carp 53.2 lbs Melvin Murphy Prairie Waters 4/16/2008 100 Main Street Green Sunfish 1.26 lbs Craig Jones Waltman’s Lake (Canton) 5/21/1986 Natchez, MS Green Sunfish 1.23 lbs Troy M. Wright Priavate Pond 4/6/1986 Hybrid 601.304.1101 Largemouth Bass 18.15 lbs Anthony Denny Natchez State Park Lake 12/31/1992 www.bowieoutﬁ tters.com Longear Sunfish 0.33 ibs. Cary Crosby Red Creek 5/19/2016 Grenada Reservoir Longnose Gar 44 lbs Sammy Beesinger 3/12/2013 Spillway Magnolia Crappie 3.46 lbs Tom Box Lake Charlie Capps 3/24/2004 Ross Barnett Reservoir Paddlefish 65 lbs Randy Pues 6/23/1974 Spillway Rainbow Trout 5.03 lbs Cyrus Manning Private Pond 1/5/2015 Redspotted Sunfish 2.3 oz Caleb Hinton Thompson Creek 9/29/2014 Redear 3.33 lbs James K. Martin Tippah County Lake 11/5/1991 Sauger 2.52 lbs Pete Mauceli MS River (Greenville) 8/5/1992 Saugeye 4.66 lbs Scott Wood Bay Springs lake 2/26/2000 Shadow Bass 0.45 lbs Jeffery Jackson Copiah Creek 1/21/2006 Shortnose Gar 5.83 lbs Robert Mills Enid Spillway 8/22/1999 Silver Carp 15 lbs Vernard Williams Log Loader Lake 7/31/2011 Northern Plains Outfitters, Inc. is nestled in the Yellow Creek Arm (Pick- rolling prairies and vast corn fields of beautiful Smallmouth Bass 7 lbs 15 oz Thomas Wilbanks 1/24/1987 wick Lake) Northeast South Dakota. We offer some of the Smallmouth Buffalo 57 lbs 12 oz Charles M. Cox Ross Barnett Reservoir 11/21/1983 finest Pheasant Hunting, Archery Whitetail Spotted Bass 8 lbs 2 oz S . Ross Gratham Farm Pond 9/2/1975 Hunting and South Dakota Bison Hunting to Spotted Gar 8.1 lbs Chuck Herring Enid Dam Spillway 8/13/2012 be found anywhere in the World! Striped Bass 39.6 lbs Rocky Rawls Pascagoula River 2/7/2016 Striped Bass Hybrid 17.77 lbs Robert F. Fulce Lower Sardis Lake 4/15/1991 Walleye 9.66 lbs Clayton E. Hobbs TN River (Iuka) 1/19/1985 Warmouth 1 lb 8 oz Lilliam Morris Black Creek 6/17/1979 Grenada Reservoir White Bass 5 lbs 6 oz William Mulvhill 4/21/1979 Spillway White Crappie 5 lbs 3 oz Fred Bright Enid Reservoir 7/31/1957 Yellow Bass 1.76 lbs John Hopper Pickwick Lake 11/19/2010 Yellow Bullhead 2 lbs 13 oz Robert Cason Mossy Lake 5/26/1974 Yellow Perch 1.46 lbs Wesley Cummins Pickwick Lake 3/21/2016 – World Record 605-380-9971 www.NorthernPlainsOutfitters.com 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST 57 Community Fishing Assistance Program– Public Fishing Waters COMMUNITY FISHING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-PUBLIC FISHING WATERS To inquire about enrolling a water body owned by a city or county in this program call 601-432-2207 • Only rod and reel or line and pole gear may be used in the following public waters which are open to fishing. Unless otherwise stated, all persons pos- sessing a valid fishing license or who are legally exempt from the license requirements may fish these waters. • The term “Handicapped persons” means paraplegic, hemiplegic, anyone permanently dependent upon a wheelchair for mobility, anyone who requires the permanent use of braces, full prosthesis or crutches for walking or blindness. • Boating, swimming, littering, and alcoholic beverages are not allowed. City or county ordinances may also regulate activities at these waters.

LOCATION AND WATER SIZE SPECIES DAILY LIMIT RULES Largemouth Bass 1 Amory, Monroe County 2.5 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 10 See A Below McAlpine Lake Catfish 2 Largemouth Bass 0 Brookhaven, Lincoln County 1 acre Bluegill, Redear, all bream 10 See B Below Brookhaven Fishing Pond Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 Byram, Hinds County 43.5 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 25 See C Below Lake Dockery Catfish 5 Carthage, Leake County Largemouth Bass 0 1.5 acres Open Each Day McMillian Park Pond All other Species Combined 8 Largemouth Bass 2 Clarksdale, Coahoma County 3.2 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 20 See D Below Coahoma County Lake Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 Hattiesburg, Forrest County 16.5 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 10 See E Below Duncan Lake Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 Hattiesburg, Forrest County 10.1 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 20 See F Below Forrest County Lake Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 0 Hernando, Desoto County 1.5 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 100 See G Below Lee’s Summit Park Lake Crappie 30 Olive Branch, Desoto County Largemouth Bass 2 8 acres Olive Branch City Park Release all Bass 15 inches & under Open Each Day Total Main, Middle, & Amphitheater Ponds Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 0 Oxford, Lafayette County 7.6 ac re s Bluegill, Redear, all bream 10 See H Below Lake Patsy Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 Pascagoula, Jackson County 4.5 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 10 Open Each Day Chateau Lake Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 Pascagoula, Jackson County 13 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 10 Open Each Day Whitehead Lake Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 2 Poplarville, Pearl River County 5.2 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 20 See I Below Poplar Springs Lake Catfish 5 Largemouth Bass 5 Tupelo, Lee County 3 acres Bluegill, Redear, all bream 25 See J Below Ballard Lake Catfish 5 Walnut Grove, Leake County Largemouth Bass 0 2.5 acres See K Below Willow Lake All other species combined 8 Rules for Community Fishing Assitance Program Waters – 40 MS Admin. Code Part 3 Rule 2.2 A. McAlpine Lake is open for fishing to persons 15 years old and younger on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. One pole per youth. B. Brookhaven Fishing Pond will only be open for fishing to persons 14 years old and younger or handicapped persons of any age, as defined in this Rule. C. Lake Dockery is open to fishing each day from 30 minutes before dawn until 30 minutes before sunset. No swimming, alcohol, glass containers, overnight camping, outboard gasoline engine use or ATVs, tobacco products, unleashed pets, or firearms allowed. Contained fires only. D. Coahoma County Lake fishing hours will be from sunrise to sunset each day. E. Duncan Lake is open to fishing each day from sunrise to sunset. Pets must be on a leash. F. Forrest County Lake will be open to fishing on Thursday and Friday of each week and only to persons 14 years old or younger or handicapped persons of any age as defined. All minors must be accompanied by a supervising adult and handicapped persons in need of personal assistance must provide such. The lake will be open to the general public for fishing on Saturday of each week from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. G. Lee’s Summit Park Lake is open to fishing each day from sunrise to sunset. H. Lake Patsy will only be open for fishing to persons 15 years old and younger or handicapped persons of any age, as defined in this Rule. Fishing hours will be from sunrise to sunset each day. I. Poplar Springs Lake shall be closed to fishing on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of each week. J. Ballard Lake is open to fishing each day from sunrise to 10:00 p.m. K. Willow Lake will be open to fishing Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of each week from sunrise to sunset.

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1 Corinth 9 Iuka STATE PARK Holly Springs 24 GOLF COURSES Sardis 21 8 The Dogwoods Hugh White State Park, Grenada, MS 10 Oxford Tupelo Batesville (I-55, Exit 206) - The Dogwoods designed Pontotoc 23 by golf course architect Gary Roger Baird, Clarksdale 22 is an 18 hole, 7,000 yard championship course with complete practice facility. Oakland 4 Phone: 662-226-4123, Website: www.thedogwoodsgolf.com 10 Mallard Pointe 6 Rosedale John Kyle State Park, Sardis, MS (I-55, Cleveland Grenada 8 Exit 252) - Mallard Pointe designed by golf architect Bob Cupp is an 18 hole, 7,004 yard championship layout with complete Greenwood Columbus practice facility and 9 hole academy Greenville course. Four Stars - Golf Digest. Toll Free: Winona Starkville 1-888-833-6477 12 13 LeFleur’s Bluff LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, Jackson, MS 7 (I-55, Exit 98B) - The LeFleur’s Bluff State Louisville 14 Park Golf Course is a 9 hole, 2,790 yard 15 Durant course with complete practice facilities. Phone: 601-364-1783 397 Hollandale 18 Quail Hollow Percy Quin State Park, McComb, MS (I-55, 5 Exit 13) - Quail Hollow designed by golf 19 course architect Arthur Hills is an 18 hole, 13 6,700 yard championship course. Four Stars Vicksburg Meridian - Golf Digest. Toll Free: 1-855-219-7282, Jackson Morton 3 www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/ Quitman golf.aspx Hazlehurst

Laurel 16 11 Location: Five miles east of I-55 off Mississippi 32. Brookhaven Natchez McComb Hattiesburg 5 GOLDEN MEMORIAL 2 Columbia STATE PARK Woodville 18 2104 Damascus Road 17 Walnut Grove, MS 39189 Gautier (601) 253-2237 W Gulfpo aveland 15 acre lake

rt Location: On Mississippi 492, five 20 miles east of Walnut Grove off Mis- 1 sissippi 35.

6 GREAT RIVER ROAD STATE PARK – DAY USE ONLY 1 BUCCANEER STATE PARK 3 CLARKCO STATE PARK 101 State Park Road 1150 South Beach Blvd. 386 Clarkco Rd. P.O. Box 292 Waveland, MS 39576 Quitman, MS 39355 Rosedale, MS 38769 (228) 467-3822 (601) 776-6651 (662) 759-6813 Location: Two miles off U.S. 90 on 65 acre lake 25 acre lake Beach Blvd. in Waveland on the Location: 20 miles south of Merid- Location: In Rosedale off Hwy 1, 35 Gulf Coast. ian off U.S. 45. miles north of Greenville.

2 CLARK CREEK NATURAL AREA 7 HOLMES COUNTY STATE PARK – DAY USE ONLY 4 GEORGE P. COSSAR 5369 State Park Road 366 Fort Adams Rd. STATE PARK Durant, MS 39063 Woodville, MS 39669 165 County Road 170 (662) 653-3351 (601) 888-6040 Oakland, MS 38948 102 acre lake Location: 13 miles west of Woodville (662) 623-7356 Location: Four miles south of Du- off Hwy 24 at the Pond Community. On 16,130 acre Enid Lake rant off I-55, exit 150.

2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST 59 Mississippi State Parks

8 HUGH WHITE STATE PARK 13 LEFLEUR’S BLUFF STATE PARK 18 PERCY QUIN STATE PARK 3170 State Park Rd./P.O. Box 725 3315 Lakeland Terrace 2036 Percy Quin Dr. Grenada, MS 38902 Jackson, MS 39216 McComb, MS 39648 (662) 226-4934 (601) 987-3923 (601) 684-3938 Golf Course: 662-226-4123 50 acre lake 490 acre lake On 35,280 acre Grenada Lake Golf Course: (601) 364-1783 Golf Course: 1-888-465-3647 Location: 2424 Hugh White State Location: I-55, exit 98B (Lakeland Location: 6 miles south of McComb Park Road, Grenada, MS 38901. Drive), Jackson. off I-55, exit 13. Call office for directions–GPS incorrect. 9 J. P. COLEMAN STATE PARK 19 ROOSEVELT STATE PARK 613 CR 321 14 LEGION STATE PARK 2149 Highway 13 South Iuka, MS 38852 635 Legion State Park Road Morton, MS 39117 (662) 423-6515 Louisville, MS 39339 (601) 732-6316 On 43,100 acre Pickwick Lake (662) 773-8323 150 acre lake Location: 13 miles north of Iuka off 16 acres of lake Food Service: (601) 732-6318 Hwy 25. Location: 2 miles north of Louis- Location: I-20, exit 77. ville on North Columbus Avenue 10 JOHN W. KYLE STATE PARK (Old Hwy 25). 20 SHEPARD STATE PARK 4235 State Park Rd. 1034 Graveline Rd. Sardis, MS 38666 15 LEROY PERCY STATE PARK Gautier, MS 39553 (662) 487-1345 1400 Hwy 12 W (228) 497-2244 On 32,100 acre Sardis Lake Hollandale, MS 38748 Location: 3 miles west of Pasca- Golf Course: 1-888-833-6477 (662) 827-5436 goula, south of U. S. 90 at Gautier. Location: 9 miles east of Sardis off 60 acre lake Operated by the City of Gautier. Hwy 315, I -55, exit 252. Location: 5 miles west of Hollan- dale off Mississippi 12. 21 TISHOMINGO STATE PARK 11 LAKE LINCOLN STATE PARK 105 County Rd. 90 / P.O. Box 880 2573 Sunset Rd. NE 16 NATCHEZ STATE PARK Tishomingo, MS 38873 Wesson, MS 39191 230-B Wickcliff Rd. (662) 438-6914 (601) 643-9044 Natchez, MS 39120 45 acre lake 550 acre lake (601) 442-2658 Location: Mile marker 304 off the Location: 4.5 miles east off Hwy 51. 230 acre lake Natchez Trace or two miles south of Location: 10 miles north of Natchez Tishomingo off Hwy 25. 12 LAKE LOWNDES STATE PARK off U. S. 61 at Stanton. 3319 Lake Lowndes Road 22 TOMBIGBEE STATE PARK Columbus, MS 39702 17 PAUL B. JOHNSON STATE PARK 264 Cabin Drive (662) 328-2110 319 Geiger Lake Rd. Tupelo, MS 38804 150 acre lake Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (662) 842-7669 Location: Six miles southeast of (601) 582-7721 – 225 acre lake 120 acre lake Columbus off Mississippi 69. Location: 10 miles south of Hatties- Location: 6 miles southeast of Tu- burg, off U.S. 49. pelo off Mississippi 6.

23 TRACE STATE PARK 2139 Faulkner Rd. Belden, MS 38826 R & J OUTFITTERS (662) 489-2958 Affordable trophy whitetail hunts in N.W. Missouri 565 acre lake Location: 10 miles east of Pontotoc off Mississippi 6.

5-Day, Fully Guided, Fair 24 WALL DOXEY STATE PARK Chase Hunts with Lodging 3946 Hwy 7 South start at only $1,700.00! Holly Springs, MS 38635 (662) 252-4231 Thousands of private acres. 60 acre lake No trophy fees or hidden charges. Location: 7 miles south of Holly Springs off Mississippi 7. YES YOU CAN! Ray: 786-319-1367 John: 786-394-3536

176 B&C www.randjoutfitters.com 60 Mississippi State Parks – Fees

GENERAL ENTRANCE FEES DESCRIPTION CAMPING NIGHTLY MONTHLY $.50 for each person over 6 Camping-Full (water/sewer/ Private Vehicles $4.00 $20.00 $400.00 people electricity) $.50 for each person over 6 Camping- Standard (water/ Special Event/Vehicle $6.00 $18.00 $360.00 people electricity) Camping-Primitive (tent only) $13.00 Daily Trail Use, ORV, Horse $8.00 Per person Camping- 65+/Disabled – Full $14.00 $300.00 Daily Trail Use, Mountain Bike $5.00 Per person Camping- 65+/Disabled – Standard $13.00 $270.00 Daily Walk-In, Bus, Bike $.50 Per person Scout Groups (per person) $2.00 Annual Entrance Permit $42.00 In & Out-of-State $480.00 Camping- Premium, where available $24.00 Annual ORV/Horse $102.00 Per person (Only Buccaneer) Camping- Beach Front (Buccaneer) $35.00 FISHING PERMITS FEES DESCRIPTION GOLF VILLAS WEEKDAY WEEKEND Daily Youth Fishing N/A Under 16 years of age Per Villa $310 $380 Daily Fishing (Ages 16-64) $5.00 Per person GROUP CAMPS RATE STANDARD Daily Disabled/Age Exempt Fishing $3.00 Per person Lodging $7.50 Per person/per night Annual Bank/Pier Fishing $52.00 Per person (Ages 16-64) Meals $7.50 Per person/per meal Annual Bank/Pier Disabled/Age $32.00 Per person MARINAS SLIP RATE DESCRIPTION Exempt Fishing Monthly, 32 – 48 foot slips. $56.00 - Dock A - C Covered and uncovered, w/ BOAT LAUNCH FEES DESCRIPTION $233.00 and w/out electricity Daily Boat Launch Fish/Ski $7.0 0 Per boat 10 Day maximum stay. Mini- (Ages 16-64) J.P. Coleman Transient Dock $1/foot mum length 26 foot. Includes Daily Boat Launch Fish/Ski Dis- electricity. $6.00 Per boat abled/ Age Exempt Guest Slip $6.00 Daily, covered without electricity Annual Boat Launch Fish/Ski- (Ages Rental $102.00 Per boat 16-64) Percy Quin All slips $300.00 Yearly, with electricity

Annual Guest Boat Launch Fish/Ski Includes fishing permits for all $150.00 MEETING ROOMS RATE (Ages 16-64) in the boat Meeting Rooms $32.00 – $502.00 Annual Boat Launch Fish/Ski- Dis- $72.00 Per boat abled/Age Exempt BUSINESS RETREAT CENTERS RATE J.P. Coleman & Lefleurs Bluff $500.00 Annual Guest Launch Fish/Ski Includes fishing permits for all $120.00 Disabled/Age Exempt in the boat MISCELLANEOUS RATE DESCRIPTION Duplicate copy of Annual Permit $7.29 Disc Golf Rental $3.00 Per disc/per day Disc Rental Replacement Fee $5.00 Per Disc CANOE RENTAL RATE DESCRIPTION Horse Barn Rental (Trace State $6.00 Per Night Bear Creek Float Trip $40.00 Per Trip (Tishomingo Only) Park)

CABINS RATE RANGE Permit Replacement Fee $6.00 Each Mini, Rustic, Standard & Deluxe $35 - $110 Firewood $7.0 0 Per Load Ice $2.50 Bag COTTAGES (no linen provided) RATE RANGE Linen Rental $15.00 Per set Standard $52 - $110 MOTELS & TOWNHOUSES WEEKDAY WEEKEND $82.00 (J.P. Cole- Motel-2 queen beds/room $72.00 man, Percy Quin & Roosevelt) $72.00 (J.P. Cole- Motel-1 queen bed/room $62.00 man, Percy Quin & Roosevelt) Motel Golf Special (Golf Special includes two rounds of $102.00 $112.00 golf, green fees, and carts per day (Percy Quin Only). $25.00 (extra per Motel Suite $25.00 rental at Percy Quin) $182.00 (Only at Townhouse $162.00 J.P. Coleman)

2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST 61 Mississippi State Parks – Fees

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES RATE DESCRIPTION SWIMMING, WATER SLIDES, SPLASH PADS & WAVE POOL Ball Field, with lights $12.00 Per hour FACILITY RATE DESCRIPTION Pool (at J.P. Coleman, Percy Quin, Ball Field, without lights $6.00 Per hour $6.00 Person 13 and older Roosevelt, Tishomingo & Buc- $4.00 Person 3-12 years old Per team (Lake Lowndes) 10 caneer) Ball Field, Softball Tournaments $25.00 team minimum Water Slides (at Roosevelt) $11.00 Per Day/Per Person

Ball Field, Child Team Practice $50.00 Per Field BUCANEER STATE PARK Carpet (miniature) Golf $2-$4 Per Person Water Slides & Wave Pool $13.00 One person under 48” high Regular Rate $19.00 One person over 48” high $11.00 One person under 48” high Gymnasium Lake Lowndes $2.00 Per Person – general use Group Rate (50 people +) $16.00 One person over 48” high Per hour, reserved (2 hour $9.00 One person under 48” high Gymnasium Lake Lowndes Twilight (4-6 p.m.) $10.00 minimum) $11.00 One person over 48” high Gymnasium Lake Lowndes $200.00 Lock-in 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Non-Participant Fee $6.00 Annual Pass, Individual $60.00 Multi-Sports Center- Lake Lowndes $150.00 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (4 people) Family pass only cov- Annual Pass, Family $200.00 ers immediate family School Recreation Permit, Annual $250.00 Lake Lowndes only Annual Pass, Additional Family (up to 2 people) Only covers $50.00 Tennis Courts $6.00 Per 1.5 hours with lights Member immediate family Annual pass replacement $10.00 Tennis Courts $3.00 Per 1.5 hours without lights PAUL B. JOHNSON STATE PARK Concessions- Vendor Rental $35.00 Per Space $6.00 One person 15yrs & under Splash Pad Regular Rate $50.00- $8.00 One person 16 – & older Tournaments- Special Events Rate to be determined $1,000.00 Annual Pass, Individual $30.00 (4 people) Family pass only cov- Annual Pass, Family $120.00 PAVILIONS RATES ers immediate family Each person over 50 will be Pavilions $40.00 - $75.00 Private Parties (7:00 – 9:00pm) $250.00 charged the standard rate. TENNIS RATES Notes: 1. Refer to State Park Fees (Rule 1.1) and Rules and Regulations (Rule 1.2) for Entrance Annual Permit $75.00 per person complete fee and reservation information at http://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-park-fees-rules.aspx

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62 2016-2017 MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR DIGEST QUAIL HOLLOW GOLF COURSE LEFLEUR’S BLUFF GOLF COURSE RATES WEEKDAY WEEKEND DESCRIPTION RATES WEEKDAY WEEKEND DESCRIPTION 9 Holes Walking $11.00 $14.00 Per Person 9 Holes with Cart $12.00 $13.00 Per Person 18 Holes Walking $17.0 0 $23.00 Per Person 18 Holes with Cart $24.00 $26.00 Per Person 9 Holes with cart $19.00 $22.00 Per Person SPECIAL RATES FEE DESCRIPTION 18 Holes with cart $31.00 $ 37.0 0 Per Person 9 Holes Walking $10.00 Per Person SPECIAL RATES FEE DESCRIPTION 18 Holes Walking $18.00 Per Person Twilight walking $15.00 2pm Winter & 4 pm Summer Driving Range Ball Bucket $5.00 Walking 18 Holes Walking $26.00 18 Holes Includes Cart Fee SEASON PASSES FEE DESCRIPTION 18 Holes Walking Student 14-Day Advanced Tee Time Reser- $18.00 Walking Adult Season Pass Holder $600.00 or Junior vation is Available Driving Range Ball Bucket $5.00 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 14-Day Advanced Tee Time Reser- Junior Season Pass Holder $250.00 vation is Available. Cart Fees Apply. $26.00 - Number of Participants Apply to Tournament Rates 17 Years Old and Younger. $30.00 Rates Unlimited Driving Range Balls for SEASON PASSES FEE DESCRIPTION Driving Range Pass $200.00 One Year of Purchase 14 Day Advances Tee Time Reser- Adult Season Pass Holder $1,200.00 vation is Available Season Pass Includes: • Unlimited Green Fees for One Year from Date of Purchase 14 Day Advanced Tee Time Reser- Junior Season Pass • Unlimited Cart Fees for One Year from Date of Purchase (Adult Season Pass $400.00 vation is Available. Cart Fees Apply. Holder Holders) 17 years old and Younger • Additional Fees Apply for Tournament Participation Note: Junior Pass Holders Unlimited Driving Range Balls for Must Be 18 Years Old or Younger. Driving Range Pass $200.00 One Year of Purchase • Additional Cart Fees Apply for Junior Season Pass Holders

MALLARD POINT GOLF COURSE SUMMER RATES MON-WED THURS-FRI WEEKEND HOLIDAY DESCRIPTION 9 Holes Walking $20.00 Per Person 18 Holes Walking $20.00 Per Person 9 Holes with Cart $23.00 $27.0 0 $30.00 $34.00 Per Person 18 Holes with Cart $38.00 $43.00 $48.00 $50.00 Per Person WINTER RATES MON-WED THURS-FRI WEEKEND HOLIDAY DESCRIPTION 9 Holes Walking $20.00 Per Person 18 Holes Walking $20.00 Per Person 9 Holes with Cart $18.00 $22.00 $26.00 $26.00 Per Person 18 Holes with Cart $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 $40.00 Per Person TWILIGHT RATES WINTER M-F WINTER S-S SUMMER M-F SUMMER S-S DESCRIPTION Twilight $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 $35.00 Includes Cart SENIOR RATES FEE DESCRIPTION Summer $29.00 Per Person (62 and older Monday - Thursday Only) Winter $24.00 Per Person (62 and older Monday - Thursday Only) DRIVING RANGE FEE DESCRIPTION Small Bucket $3.75 Large Bucket $6.40 9 Hole Replay $10.00 Per Person (Winter & Summer) 18 Hole Replay $20.00 Per Person (Winter & Summer) 18 Hole Replay $20.00 Winter & Summer CART FEE FEE DESCRIPTION Cart $15.00 Per Person PREPAID WITH MEMBERSHIPS MONTHLY DUES ANNUAL DUES DESCRIPTION CREDIT CARD Eagle $135.00 $1,458.00 $1,502.00 Per Person (Includes cart and range privileges) Double Eagle $165.00 $1,782,00 $1,782.00 Per Person (Includes cart and range privileges) Annual $80.00 $850.00 Per Person (green fees only) Annual (Family) $110.00 $1,275.00 Per Family (green fees only) Annual Senior $80.00 $875.00 Per Person (Includes cart and range privileges) VILLA OVERNIGHT PACKAGES SINGLE OCCUPANCY DOUBLE OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION (MAY-OCT) 1 night/1 round $88.50 $138.00 Per Room 1 night/2 rounds $127.50 $177.0 0 Per Room 2 nights/2 rounds $177.0 0 $276.50 Per Room 2 nights/3 rounds $216.00 $315.50 Per Room 3 nights/4 rounds $304.50 $453.60 Per Room VILLA OVERNIGHT PACKAGES SINGLE OCCUPANCY DOUBLE OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION (NOV-APR) 1 night/1 round $80.00 $127.50 Per Room 1 night/2 rounds $112.50 $160.00 Per Room 2 nights/2 rounds $160.00 $255.00 Per Room 2 nights/3 rounds $192.25 $287.50 Per Room 3 nights/4 rounds $272.25 $415.00 Per Room NOTE: For a golfer plus a non-golfer, add $49.50 per night to the double occupancy rate above. VILLA NON-GOLF PACKAGE FEE DESCRIPTION Entire Villa $400.00 4 rooms - 8 beds (does not include golf)

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CONFERENCE & DAY USE FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES OVERNIGHT FACILITIES AVAILABLE AVAILABLE • FACILITY OR ACTIVITY • FACILITY OR ACTIVITY GOLF TENNIS DISC GOLF AREA/PAVILIONS PICNIC PLAYGROUND FIELDS PLAYING EQUESTRIAN TRAIL TRAIL BIKE MOUNTAIN TRAIL NATURE POOL SWIMMING SLIDE WATER PAD SPLASH FISHING BOAT LAUNCH SKIING WATER TRIP CANOE VILLASGOLF GOLF MINI MARINA ATV TRAILS POOL WAVE MOTEL ROOMS MEETING CABINS CAMP GROUP CAMPGROUND RV CAMPGROUNDTENT LAUNDRY CAMPGROUND STORE CAMP

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Clarkco • • • • • Clarkco • • • • • • • • • •

G e o rg e P. George • • • • • • • • • • • • Cossar P. Cossar

Golden Golden • • • • • • • • Memorial Memorial

Holmes Holmes • • • • County County

Hugh Hugh White • • • • • • • • • • White

J. P. J. P. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Coleman Coleman

John W. John W. • • • • • • • • • • • Kyle Kyle

Lake Lake • • • • • • • • • • Lincoln Lincoln

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Beaver Problems/Animal Damage Control...... USDA/WS...... (662) 325-3014 Commercial Fishing...... Fisheries...... (601) 432-2200 Commercial Quail Breeders’ Licenses...... Regional Offices...... see page 26 Disabled Hunting...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2055 DMAP (Deer Mgmt. Assistance Program)...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2199 Ducks/Geese with Leg Bands...... USFWS ...... (800) 327-BAND Falconry Permits...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2079 Field Trial Permits (Bird Dog, Raccoon Hunt, Fox Hunt)...... Regional Offices...... see page 26 Fish Kills (on public waters)...... MEMA (24 hrs/day)...... 1-800-222-6362 Hunter Education...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2180 or 432-2181 Lifetime License...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2055 Mississippi Outdoors Magazine...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2244 Mississippi Outdoors Television/Media...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2250 or 432-2251 Pond /Aquatic Plant / Exotic Species Assistance...... Fisheries...... (601) 432-2200 Scientific Collecting Permits...... Museum...... (601) 576-6060 Shooting Preserves...... Regional Offices...... see page 26 Sportsman’s License...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2055 Tamed Quail Permit (To train bird dogs)...... Regional Offices...... see page 26 Taxidermy Permits...... Regional Offices...... see page 26 Commercial Wildlife Enclosures...... Regional Offices...... see page 26 Boat Registration/Titling...... MDWFP...... (601) 432-2065 State Fishing Lakes...... Fisheries...... (601) 432-2206 Salt Water Regulations...... MDMR...... (228) 374-5000 McHenry Shooting Range...... MDWFP...... (601) 928-1645 Turcotte Shooting Range...... MDWFP...... (601) 859-3421

Reservoirs U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Arkabutla...... (662) 562-6261 Wildlife Refuges, and Fish Hatchery Enid...... (662) 563-4571 Bogue Chitto NWR...... (985) 882-2000 Grenada ...... (662) 226-5911 Jackson Office...... (601) 965-4900 Okatibbee...... (601) 626-8431 Vicksburg Office...... (601) 629-6604 Sardis ...... (662) 563-4531 Coldwater River NWR...... (662) 226-8286 Ross Barnett...... (601) 856-6574 Dahomey NWR...... (662) 742-9331 Tenn-Tom Reservoirs Grand Bay NWR...... (228) 475-0765 Columbus Area Office,COE...... (662) 327-2142 Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR...... (228) 497-6322 Bay Springs...... (662) 423-1287 Morgan Brake NWR...... (662) 235-4989 Noxubee NWR...... (662) 323-5548 Miscellaneous Numbers Panther Swamp NWR...... (662) 836-3005 Ag-Museum ...... (601) 432-4500 St. Catherine Creek NWR...... (601) 442-6696 Adopt-A-Wild Horse/Burro ...... (601) 977-5400 Tallahatchie NWR...... (662) 226-8286 Delta Wildlife Inc...... (662) 686-3370 T. Roosevelt NWR Complex...... (662) 839-2638 Ducks Unlimited ...... (601) 956-1936 Yazoo NWR...... (662) 839-2638 Jackson Zoo...... (601) 352-2580 Private John Allen NFH...... (662) 842-1341 Wildlife Rescue & Rehab...... (601) 346-5858 MS Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce...... (601) 359-1100 Corps of Engineer Districts MS Dept. of Envir. Quality...... (601) 961-5171 and Management Areas MS Dept. of Marine Resources...... (228) 374-5000 Memphis...... (800) 317-4156 MS Forestry Commission...... (601) 359-1386 Mobile...... (251) 690-2576 MS Nature Conservancy...... (601) 713-3355 Vicksburg...... (601) 631-5000 MS Wildlife Federation...... (601) 605-1790 Natchez Trace Parkway-Tupelo ...... (662) 680-4027 Ridgeland...... (601) 856-7321 National Forests National Forest Service MS...... (601) 965-1600 Bienville...... (601) 469-3811, Forest Natural Resources Conservation Service...... (601) 965-5205 Chickasawhay...... (601) 428-0594, Laurel Pat Harrison Waterway District ...... (800) 748-9618 Delta...... (662) 873-6256, Rolling Fork Cabin Rentals:...... (800) 748-9403 DeSoto...... (601) 528-6160, Wiggins U.S. Geological Survey...... (601) 933-2900 Homochitto...... (601) 384-5876, Meadville Vicksburg Military Park...... (601) 636-0583 Tombigbee...... (662) 285-3264, Ackerman Wildlife Mississippi...... (662) 686-3375 Holly Springs...... (662) 236-6550, Oxford Gulf Islands National Seashore...... (228) 875-9057 State Office...... (601) 965-1600, Jackson Grand Gulf Military Park...... (601) 437-5911

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