Mississippi Wildlife Officers Crack Down on Illegal Hunting in Multiple Counties

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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Law Enforcement Bureau conducted a series of significant raids over the past weekend, leading to the execution of four search warrants across Hancock, Kemper, and Scott Counties. The operation targeted five individuals accused of violating state natural resource regulations.

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The search uncovered substantial evidence of illegal activities, including the overharvesting of wildlife. Authorities recovered 10 white-tailed deer, 83 wild turkeys, and 11 firearms from the suspects. The individuals are implicated in various infractions, such as the failure to report harvested wild turkeys and the illegal overharvesting of white-tailed deer.

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MDWFP Chief of Law Enforcement Col. Jerry C. praised the efforts of the conservation officers involved. "I am proud of our conservation officers for their dedication to protecting fish and wildlife populations through enforcing the laws and regulations that help keep our state’s natural resources thriving," Col. C. stated. "Thank you to the MDWFP investigation unit and field officers involved in these search warrants last weekend."

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