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Mississippi 2004-2005 Duck
Season
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A 60-day duck season is ahead for Mississippi waterfowlers during the
2004-05 fall and winter hunting period, according to the Dept. of
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
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- The first duck season opens Nov. 26 and closes Nov.
28.
- The second hunting period begins Dec. 4 and closes
Dec. 24.
- The third season opens Dec. 26 and extends through
Jan. 30.
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Under framework guidelines of the Adaptive Harvest Management Plan
handed down earlier by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state
hunters get a six-duck daily bag limit. The possession limit is 12.
The daily limit may include no more than four mallards (no more than two
hens), three mottled ducks, three scaup, one black duck, one pintail,
one canvasback, two wood ducks, and two redheads. The daily limit on
mergansers is five, which can include no more than one hooded merganser.
The possession limit is 10.
Like last year, there will be a 30-day season on canvasback and pintail,
which extends from Jan. 1 through Jan. 30. For these species, the daily
limit is one each, and the possession limit is two.
The hunting periods for coots are the same as for ducks. The daily bag
limit is 15, and the possession limit is 30.
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| Youth Waterfowl Season |
- Mississippi will have a Youth Waterfowl Hunt from
Feb. 5 through Feb. 6. The bag limit will be the same as the six-duck
regular daily limit.
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State conservation enforcement officials remind hunters that federal
migratory bird law requires shooters to have their shotguns plugged and
incapable of holding more than three shells. Waterfowl shooting hours
are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Some public hunting areas
may have more restrictive hours. Check the regulations of the area you
plan to hunt before going to the marsh.
Officials also remind hunters that non-toxic shot is required for
hunting waterfowl in all areas of Mississippi. Shooters may not have
lead shot in possession while hunting.
All waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older are required to purchase
a federal duck stamp, and a state duck stamp or the electronic
designation identified as WF on their license.
In addition, hunters must have a valid state hunting license containing
HIP certification.
Federal stamps must be signed in ink across the face before going
hunting.
Mississippi's 2004-2005
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