Sunday, August 28, 2011

Dove season opens September 3 - What's legal and what isn't

From Press release:
JACKSON – One of the most popular hunting days of the year is quickly approaching. Mourning dove hunting on Labor Day weekend is a great tradition for many Magnolia State hunters. This year, opening day of Mississippi's dove season is Saturday, September 3. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) encourages all hunters to enjoy this early-season hunting opportunity. All MDWFP Conservation Officers will be working with local and federal officers to ensure dove hunters are in compliance with state and federal hunting laws.

Hunters need to be sure their hunting license is current for the 2011 hunting season, complete with Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification. HIP certification is required for hunting all migratory game birds. Upon purchasing a license, hunters are asked HIP questions about their harvest from the previous hunting season. Officers typically write more citations for hunting without a license than any other citation. Failure to purchase a license has a direct impact on MDWFP's programs because of the subsequent loss of Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration dollars.

Hunters should be sure shotguns are "plugged" and not capable of holding more than three shells, and should be aware of how their dove field was prepared. Hunting with the aid of bait is illegal, and it is the hunter's responsibility to know if the area is baited or not. A brochure on dove field preparation and hunting regulations can be found online at http://www.mdwfp.com. Hunters are encouraged to have a safe and enjoyable hunt. The bag limit for mourning and white-winged doves is 15 per day with no more than 30 in possession. The possession limit does not apply on opening day. Shooting hours are from 30 minutes prior to sunrise to sunset.

Dove hunters should consider the following questions before hunting. How was the field prepared? Did I look to see if the field was baited? According to Steve Adcock, MDWFP Chief of Law Enforcement, "Our officers have fields across the state under surveillance for potential baiting violations. We have received tips from neighboring landowners and hunters about baited fields. Hunters in violation of state or federal dove hunting regulations will be cited. Our primary objectives are to protect the resource and to ensure that hunters have a safe, quality experience."

For more information on dove hunting regulations and public hunting opportunities on Wildlife Management Areas and private lands, please visit www.mdwfp.com or call 601-432-2199.

For a full brochure on field preparation see the link below:

Thursday, August 25, 2011

New Ground Trio to be at First Baptist Church in Eupora

New Ground Trio,  Alabama's most exciting Southern Gospel Trio, will be in concert on Sunday, September 4th at 2pm at  First Baptist Church in Eupora. 

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Mathiston Happenings....Webster County Development Council

Lot's happening in Mathiston these days. A portion of the Wood campus property is being prepared for marketing as a business location. 1 parcel along Highway 82 was purchased and available for a new business to locate. Work on damaged property resulting from the tornado back in April is continuing. Expansion at Sly is continuing and will result in at least 33 jobs over the next 3 years.

Eupora Happenings....Webster County Development Council

Lot's happening in Eupora these days. Two parcels of property have been purchased to construct buildings that will house 2 new businesses. 1 parcel of property has been purchased and being remodeled to house 1 business and create space for 2 additional businesses. 1 vacant building being remodeled to house a new business that will be opening soon.

Live Election Results for Webster County!

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Time:  6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Location:  Walthall Fire Department (across from Webster County Courthouse)

Bring your chairs and wait for the election results to come in box by box! Be among the first to know Webster County election results!

Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and drinks available from 6:00 P.M. until

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**RAFFLES**
Henry Lever Action .22 Rifle
Ruger LCP .380 Pistol
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For years Walthall Volunteer Fire Department has organized this event. It always brings a large crowd of candidates, their families, and people of the community to find out who their next elected officials will be. This is always a fun time but nervous time so come out and check it all out!

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Proactive for Webster County

On Saturday, July 30th from 8 until 4 a table will be set up in front of Tally's Tobacco Shed so interested individuals can sign the petition so the issue of whether beer should be legal in Webster County or not.
August trial set for Maben wife charged in hunter's death....Clarion Ledger

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Proactive for Webster County

The petition drive has been going on for 3 weeks now and we currently have approximately 600 signatures of registered voters in Webster County. We need 1500 signatures so the issue can be voted on in November. Help give the voters an opportunity for their voice to be heard whether for or against by helping get it on a ballot.
Post Office to review some offices for closing.....WTVA

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Two Car Crash Sends 5 to Hospital in Choctaw County on Friday..wcbi

Railroad Authority to meet

The board of the North Central Mississippi Railroad Authority will meet at 1:30 on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the Eupora, MS Depot.

First Post of WebsterNewsNet

I had hoped to save the first post for someone else but data is required for feed testing. Will now attach a photo(s) and a link to our WWN story on the local winery & vineyard.. See attached















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