Urban Wildlife

SLIDESHOW: Bald eagle, found injured in Stone County, is recovering

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 5:05pm

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Eagle killed in Neshoba County; the eagle found in Stone County is recovering

Submitted by WLOX News on Tuesday, February 26th, 4:35 pm

On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) said a bald eagle was found with a gunshot near the Coy Community in Neshoba County. This marks the second report of a bald eagle shooting for 2013.

According to MDWFP, that bald eagle was euthanized due to severe injuries caused by a multiple shot shell pellet wound in the wings, leg and eye.

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There's still time to take advantage of small game seasons

Submitted by WLOX News on Monday, February 18th, 11:40 am

With deer season coming to an end in many parts of Mississippi, and turkey season still several weeks away, there remains a wealth of available hunting opportunities. Late winter is a great time to take advantage of the state's small game seasons and experience just how much fun small game hunting can be. There are many devoted small game hunters who are well aware of these opportunities, but many other sportsmen often forget about the joys of pursuing late-season squirrels and rabbits. Statewide squirrel and rabbit seasons remain open until February 28, 2013, and qu

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SLIDESHOW: Sunday's tornado damage

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer

Sunday, February 10th, 2013, 11:20pm

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Cattlemen's meeting is Thursday

Submitted by WLOX News on Monday, January 14th, 9:13 pm

A cattlemen's meeting will be held Thursday, January 17 at the Stone County Fairgrounds.

Board members will meet at 6 p.m.

For details on the meeting or to RSVP call 601-928-5286.

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Get the 411 on wild hogs at the wild hog workshop March 27

Submitted by WLOX News on Tuesday, March 20th, 11:10 am

Do you hunt wild hogs? Do you have a wild hogs problem? Or may you just want to know more about wild hogs.

On Tuesday, March 27 their will be a wild hog workshop at the Stone County Fairgrounds.

Registration will start at 8:30 a.m.

For more information read over the flyer posted above.

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MS Deer Hunting season guidelines for 2011-2012

Submitted by Christina Skaggs, WLOX Web Producer

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 2:31pm

MS Deer Hunting season guidelines for 2011-2012

Hunting season has kicked off in South Mississippi. Check out some of the dates for specfic types of deer hunting from the Mississippi Department of Fisheries and Parks.

DEER MANAGEMENT ZONE 2 (COVERS SOUTH MS)

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.
Method Season Dates Legal Deer Archery Oct. 15 - Nov.

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