Monday, September 10, 2012

DU weekly update 9/10/12

This week in DU news, Ducks Unlimited has been named as the primary sponsor for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) on September 22, 2012. National Hunting and Fishing Day brings awareness to the general public about how sportsmen have played a major role in the conservation of both our wildlife species and the lands they inhabit. NHFD has been going on since the early 1970's when President Nixon signed a proclamation to dedicate the day for the fourth Saturday in September.

In local news, Mississippi's Early Teal season is set to open Saturday, September 15. This season is designed so that hunters may catch the early migrating Blue-Winged Teal as they come through the Magnolia State. The bag limit is set to 4 birds per person and the season lasts from September 15-30. With the recent rains from Hurricane Isaac, Mississippians should have plenty of water-filled habitat to hunt these fast-flying targets.

That's all for this week,

Scott

Links:
Ducks Unlimited celebrates victory for Gulf Coast restoration
As the House farm bill moves toward a vote, the future and nature of Sodsaver hang in the balance
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  1. Chicken's MomSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I'm excited to hear that there is a National Hunting and Fishing Day. How would you propose to educate young people about DU at such an event?

    Emily

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