Persistent Flooding Causes Closure of Mahannah WMA for Deer and Small Game Hunting
12/18/2018 3:21:17 PM
From MDWFP
JACKSON – Continued heavy rainfall and above average Mississippi River levels have resulted in extensive flooding in the south Delta region of Mississippi. Effective December 18, 2018, Mahannah Wildlife Management Area (WMA) will be closed to public access except for waterfowl hunting. All deer hunts, including previously re-scheduled deer hunts in January, have been canceled until further notice.
Waterfowl hunting will be allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, for pre-drawn and standby hunters. Due to widespread flooding, hunters may utilize boats to gain access to designated waterfowl hunting areas. Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to arrive early to sign in for the waterfowl draw hunt process which begins at 5:00 a.m.
For more information regarding this closure and other WMAs in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com or call us at (601) 432-2199. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mdwfp or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDWFPonline
