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Sep 18, 2020·BoardMeeting
Board
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Commission Meeting
The Commission meeting covered several operational updates, including reports on license sales revenue, the introduction of a new state parks mobile application, and the implementation of a donation option for the foundation. Extensive updates were provided regarding the alligator hunting season, covering the shift to an online training course, harvest statistics, law enforcement efforts, and the recruitment of new license holders.
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Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Commission Commission Meeting
The commission meeting covered several key regulatory and operational topics. Reports were presented regarding hunting and fishing license sales revenue and application usage. The commission reviewed and adopted proposed rules concerning statewide creel limits at specific lakes, maintenance and closure operations for state and community fishing lakes, and regulations for Wildlife Management Areas, including policies on electric bicycle access and tree stand safety. Discussion also focused on high-water hunting regulations for wild turkeys. Finally, the board reviewed updates on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) prevalence and discussed proposals for new management tags to assist in deer population control.
Mar 25, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Wildlife Fisheries and Parks Commission Commission Meeting
The commission meeting covered topics related to CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) transmission and potential supplemental feeding bans, with public input on the impact of stationary versus mobile feeders. Discussions also addressed the possibility of reinstating a fall turkey season with conservative measures, such as gobbler-only bag limits, and support for a turkey conservation stamp to generate revenue for wildlife management.
Aug 21, 2020·BoardMeeting
Board
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Commission Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed license sales, noting a significant increase in revenue and user engagement. Discussions focused on improvements to the boating registration process, including the potential for increased digital submission of documentation. Key legislative updates were addressed, specifically regarding Rule 8.2 and the mandate for chronic wasting disease testing for all deer harvested within high-fenced enclosures. Additionally, the commission approved the implementation of administrative quarantine for 36 facilities that failed to comply with sample submission requirements during the prior hunting season.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
