Youth Waterfowl Weekend: February 6 -7

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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) would like to remind everyone that all Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) with waterfowl hunting opportunity will be open for the youth waterfowl hunting weekend on February 6 -7, 2010.  All youth under age 16 are eligible to participate in this unique opportunity.  Adult hunters are encouraged to participate by taking a youth on what could possibly be their first hunting trip. 

“It’s extremely important to MDWFP that Mississippi hunters take the time to pass along the hunting tradition and to demonstrate to younger generations the enjoyment spent in the outdoors” said Houston Havens, MDWFP Migratory Game Bird Program Biologist. 

Ed Penny, MDWFP Migratory Game Bird Program Coordinator said “Now, more than ever, recruiting new hunters is vital to continue managing and enjoying our natural resources”.

Waterfowl regulations, including bag limits, for the youth hunting weekend will be the same as during the regular waterfowl season; however, youth hunters are exempt from purchasing a hunting license, WMA user permit, and duck stamps.  Non-toxic shot and shotguns holding no more than three shells must still be used.  Youth hunters must be accompanied by a licensed adult, and adults are not allowed to harvest birds during the hunts.

For more information about specific WMAs with waterfowl hunting opportunity, please visit the following website:  http://home.mdwfp.com/waterfowl.

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