2014 MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FEDERATION ANNUAL REPORT
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Believing that the natural resources of the State of Mississippi are of
ecological, social, economic, recreational, and aesthetic value, which must be
guarded, perpetuated, and restored for posterity, and realizing that these ends
can be accomplished only through the cooperative efforts of an enlightened
people, we dedicate this Federation to those principles.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Mississippi Wildlife Federation is to further and
advance the cause of conservation and environmental protection, and to
perpetuate, conserve and enhance the fish, wildlife, mineral, soil, water, air and
forest resources of the state; to promote and encourage responsible
management and use of all natural resources so that this generation and
posterity will receive the maximum benefit from them.
MISSION
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation’s mission is to conserve Mississippi’s
natural resources and protect our wildlife legacy.
2014 MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FEDERATION
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
President: Cliff Covington, Port Gibson
President-Elect: Demery Grubbs, Clinton
1st Vice-President: Irene Reaves, Terry
2nd Vice-President: Jimmy Rayburn, Jackson
Secretary Treasurer: Ed Hackett, Brandon
NWF Rep: Dr. Jeanne Jones, Louisville
Past President: Rick Dillard, Madison
Northern Directors
Nicole Hodges, Starkville
Don Jackson, Starkville
Hart Bailey, Starkville
Southern Directors
Kathy Shelton, Biloxi
Jim Franks, Ocean Springs
Bragg Williams, Poplarville
Don Bales, Purvis
Central Directors
Ty Jones, Flora
Katrina Wallace, Yazoo City
John Woods, Clinton
Windie Reaves, Greenwood
At-Large Directors
Chris Winter, Greenwood
Kit Hart, Jackson
John Tindall, Brandon
Mitch Newman, Lucedale
Directors Emeritus
Don Burns – Columbus
Preston Goff – Lucedale
Penny Kochtitzky – Hattiesburg
Johnny McArthur – Hattiesburg
Board Affiliates
American Fisheries Society – Ryan Jones
American Society of Landscape Architects – Robert Poore
Coastal Conservation Association – Johnny Marquez
Mississippi Chapter of The Wildlife Society – Kathy Shelton
Mississippi Forestry Association – Tedrick Ratcliff
Mississippi Society of American Foresters – Steve Emerson
National Wild Turkey Federation – Barry Biggers
Safari Club International – Greg Duncan
Wolf River Conservation Society – Mark Loughman
Past Presidents
Gerald Barber – Ridgeland
Lonnie Bailey – Greenwood
Bob Fairbank- Pass Christian
Louis Fuslier- Jackson
Dr. Heber Simmons – Jackson
Frank Smith – Ridgeland
Dr. Clarke Stewart – Raymond
Kris Godwin - Starkville
Paul Ott Carruth – Summit
Ricky Mathews – Biloxi
John Prewitt, Jr. – Canton
Dr. Ross “Skip” Shelton
Ramon Callahan – Terry
James Carroll – Madison
Dr. Don Jackson - Starkville
Sam King – Clinton
Terry Beckman – Quitman
Dr. Marty Brunson – Starkville
Jimmy Bullock – Brookhaven
Mike Goff – Brandon
John Harvey- Brandon
Bill Tomlinson – Vicksburg
MWF AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS
Local Affiliates
Friends of DeSoto
Lowndes County Wildlife Federation
Mississippi Coast Fly Fishers, Inc.
Mississippi Charter Boat Captains Assoc
Southern Traditional Archery
Statewide Affiliates
Coastal Conservation Association of Mississippi
Magnolia Chapter of Safari Club International
Magnolia Fly Fishers
Mississippi Bowhunters Association
MS Chapter, American Fisheries Society
MS Chapter, National Wild Turkey Federation
MS Chapter, Society of American Foresters
Wildlife Outreach Foundation
MS Chapter,The Wildlife Society
Mississippi Hunting Dog Association
Mississippi Wildlife Enforcement Officers
Society of Landscape Architects
Wolf River Conservation Society, Inc.
MS Trappers Association
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
CORPORATE MEMBERS
Plum Creek Timber Company
Bank Plus
Sunbelt Sealing, Inc.
Mississippi Power Company
The Westervelt Company
Chevron Products Company
Resource Management Service, LLC
South Mississippi Electric Power Association
Weyerhaeuser Company
PAST PRESIDENTS
DECEASED
Cecil Copeland
Rev. J. W. Howell
Clarence Ladner
Wayne Myers
Dr. Joseph E. Pettus
W.V. Robertson
Ed Sullivan
Matt Dale
MWF HALL OF FAME
W.V. Robertson
Edward G. Sullivan
Gerald Barber
Ramon Callahan
Paul Ott Carruth
Johnny McArthur
Elizabeth Rooks-Barber
STAFF
Executive Director
Brad Young – Madison
Office Manager/Events Director
Melanie Starnes – Hazlehurst
Membership Coordinator
Summer Starnes – Clinton
Adopt-A-Stream Coordinator
Debra Veeder - Brandon
2014 PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
THE CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS BANQUET
The Conservation Achievement Awards Banquet was held February 22, 2014 at the
Hilton in Jackson. The Awards Banquet recognized the following outstanding conservationists:
Conservationist of the Year
Ron Garavelli, Madison
Conservation Communicator of the Year
Bobby Cleveland, Brandon
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year
Rick Hamrick, Starkville
Conservation Officer of the Year
Terry Miles, Port Gibson
Fisheries Conservationist of the Year
John Skains, Madison
Hunter Ed Volunteer Instructor of the Year
James Davis, Mendenhall
Forest Conservationist of the Year
Judd Brooke, Perkinston
MWF Volunteers of the Year
Irene and Woodie Reaves, Terry
Conservation Educator of the Year
Angela Whaley, Southaven
Catch-A-Dream Volunteer of the Year
Josh Skidmore, French Camp
MWF Scholarship Recipient
Justin Luke, Red Banks
Youth Conservationist of the Year
Ryan Seawright, Brandon
Corporate Conservationist of the Year
Hunter Douglas, Tupelo
YOUTH SQUIRREL HUNT
MWF received a Youth Participation Initiative Grant from the Mississippi Department of
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Along with the MDWFP, we sponsored Youth Hunts at Canal
Section WMA, Caney Creek WMA, Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, Sardis Waterfowl WMA,
Twin Oaks WMA, Pascagoula River WMA and Copiah County WMA. The hunts took place
February 8, 2014 with 120 youth participating in the program.
ADOPT-A-STREAM
January – December, 2014
Reached approximately 14,819 children and adults through 17 large venues such as;
NatureFest, Outdoorama, Field Day at Crows Neck, Earth Day at Highland Village, Girl Scouts
North MS Green Festival, Gator Bait Hatchling Race, St. Dominic’s Earth Day, Celebrate the Gulf,
Make A Splash Day at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, DeSoto County Soil and
Water Conservation kids camp at Arkabutla Lake, Kids In the Woods event at MS Science
Museum, Wildlife Day at The Crosby Arboretum, Great Delta Bear Fair Education day, Waterfest
and Ethel Career Day.
Taught 14 Aquatic Ecology classroom programs. These programs included classroom and/or
field studies. Approximately 308 students, teachers and other adults participated.
Taught 23 student Envirothon workshops. These programs included classroom and/or field
studies. Approximately137 students and teachers participated.
Taught 8 one-day workshops. There were 151 participants. The workshops were taught in
Coastal, Big Black River, Yazoo and Tombigbee Watershed Basins.
Taught 1 two-day workshop. There were 18 participants. The workshop was held at Holmes
County State Park in the Big Black River watershed basin.
Have been involved in various projects with other organizations such as Envirothon, Pearl River
Watershed Rezonate, Keep the Rez Beautiful, Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Project Learning Tree,
Mississippi Environmental Education Alliance, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, NRCS, various
SWCD’s, MS Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, Mississippi State University Extension
Service, KRB Project Rezway, Keep America Beautiful, U.S. Forest Service, Crosby Arboretum,
MS Science Fair judging, and Grand Bay NEER.
Participated and helped with planning of Keep the Rez Beautiful’s Project Rezway Recycle
Fashion Show which had approximately 300 attendees.
Have participated in 1 stream clean-up around the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Also worked with a
group of adults from Baker, Donelson Law Firm planting bulbs, trees and ferns in Turtle Creek
Nature Area for KRB. Approximately 16 participants.
Presented informational talks/set up display to explain about the Adopt-A-Stream program at
Mississippi Assoc. of Conservation Districts conference (MACD), MS Science Teacher Assoc.
(MSTA) conference, MS Environmental Education Assoc and Hunter Douglas in Tupelo, MS for
their environmental group. Approximately 1005 participants were reached during these
programs.
Presented Enviroscape training for 7 MDOT litter coordinators.
Participated in 4 conservation summer camps. There were approximately 85 participants at the
camps. The camps were Raymond Library summer camp, MSWCC youth camp/Hinds
Community College, Noxubee County summer conservation camp, and Natural Resources
Edition, Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Attended meetings for Rotten Bayou watershed basin, Miss. Environmental Education Alliance,
Project Learning Tree, Keep the Rez Beautiful, Envirothon Steering Committee, Envirothon
Aquatic test reviews and Pearl River Watershed Rezonate.
KATFISHIN’ KIDS
Approximately 400 children and parents joined MWF, the Mississippi Department of
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and Walmart on June 1
at the Turcotte Lab on the Ross Barnett Reservoir for our National Fishing Day event, Katfishin’
Kids. Stations were set up on the property which taught kids about the basics of fishing and
about boater safety. Kids were then given the opportunity to actually try their hand at fishing in
the stocked ponds and hopefully catch their first fish.
WILDLIFE EXTRAVAGANZA
The 28th Annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza was held August 1-3 at the Trade
Mart in Jackson. This year’s Extravaganza was a huge success with features such as outdoor
displays, a Chevrolet “Ride and Drive” test track and many new vendors with new products. The
featured guest speaker for this year’s show was Eva Shockey who joined many legends of
Mississippi hunting on stage for a homecoming reunion which was enjoyed by everyone. There
were a multitude of kid’s activities including the high flying retriever demonstrations as well as
archery and pellet gun shooting.
Big Buck Winners
Best of Show typical – Richard Edmonson, Yazoo County
Best of Show non-typical – Shelton Earls, Franklin County
Big Buck Drawing Winner – Hunter Dees, Grenada County
First Buck Drawing Winner – Zach Blackwell, Madison County
2014 Cutest Camo Kids Contest Winners
Girls 1-2
Winner – Ryliegh Bosheers
Runner-up – Catherin Ann Goss
Boys 1-2
Winner – Mason Walker
Runner-up – Kypton Lofton
Girls 3-4
Winner – Kaylee Holeman
Runner-up – Faith Coalson
Runner-up – Kyleigh Steverson
Boys 3-4
Winner – Kamden Hunt
Runner-up – Joshua Roberson
Runner-up – Carter Goss
Boys 5-6
Winner – Eli Kirby
Girls 7-8
Winner – Ireland Perry
Runner-up – Abby Simpson
Boys 7-8
Winner – Clayton Goss
Runner-up - Collin Steele
2014 YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS
This was the sixth year for our Youth Photography Contest. Michael Sandoz of Long
Beach, MS was the awarded the Best Overall Photograph. Other winners are listed below:
Youth Amateur
Floral Macro
Winner – Michael Sandoz
Wildlife
Winner – Michael Sandoz
Wildlife, Birds
Winner – Michael Sandoz
Honorable Mention - Victoria Cole
Honorable Mention – Michael Sandoz
Landscape
Winner - Michael Sandoz
Honorable Mention – Victoria Cole
Macro
Winner – Michael Sandoz
2014 ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS
Allison Morgan of Hattiesburg, MS was awarded the Best Overall Adult Amateur
Photograph. Paula Van Every of Brandon, MS was awarded the Best Overall Adult Advanced
Pro Photograph. Other winners are listed below.
Amateur Division
Fine Art Black and White
Winner – Martha Jo Kent
Macro
Winner – Alison Morgan
Landscape
Winner – Martha Jo Kent
Landmarks
Winner – Allison Morgan
Advanced Pro Division
Fine Art Black and White
Winner – Paula Van Every
Honorable Mention – Paula Van Every
Macro
Winner – Hays Collins
Honorable Mention – Pamela Johnson
Honorable Mention – Paula Van Every
Landscapes
Winner – Paula Van Every
Honorable Mention – Malcolm James
Honorable Mention – Hays Collins
Honorable Mention – Clay Haller
Wildlife Birds
Winner – Hays Collins
Honorable Mention – Malcolm James
Honorable Mention – Pamela Johnson
Honorable Mention – Clay Haller
Floral Macro
Winner – Martha Jo Kent
Wildlife
Winner – Linda Jefcoat
Honorable Mention – Alison Morgan
Wildlife Birds
Winner – Alison Morgan
Honorable Mention – Linda Jefcoat
Floral Macro
Winner – Paula Van Every
Honorable Mention – Malcolm James
Honorable Mention – Pamela Johnson
Landmarks
Winner – Paula Van Every
Honorable Mention – Paula Van Every
Honorable Mention – Clay Haller
People
Winner – Marie Kraft
Honorable Mention – Malcolm James
Honorable Mention – Lisa Worell
Honorable Mention – Melanie Barrett
Honorable Mention – Paula Van Every
Wildlife
Winner – Lisa Worrell
Honorable Mention – Brenda Fuquay
Honorable Mention – Lisa Worell
Honorable Mention – Melanie Barrett
MWF also partnered with Lower Delta Partnership on a Youth and Adult Photography Contest in
2014.
GATOR BAIT RACES
Gator Bait is a 5.5-mile race for competitive and recreational kayakers, canoeists, and
SUP paddlers. The course runs through Pelahatchie Bay on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. MWF
partnered with MDEQ, Rezonate, Pearl River Valley Water Supply District and Keep the Rez
Beautiful to draw attention to the quality and condition of the water in the Reservoir and the need
to protect it through management, litter control, and conservation. Over 60 paddlers from all over
the Southeast participated.
The first annual Gator Bait Hatchling race was also held this past year for kids ages 5 to
17. The course length is tailored to each age group with a goal of introducing kids to the sport of
kayaking, fostering a love for the outdoors, and instilling a desire to protect their environment for
generations to come. There are 3 races per age group and kids are encouraged to participate in
as many races as they wish. Around 45 kids participated in the event.
OUTDOORAMA ON THE REZ
Our September 27 celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day, Outdoorama on the
Rez allowed young people to experience shooting sports, archery, fishing, canoeing and several
other educational activities. Our partner, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and
Parks helped plan another great day of outdoor activities that offered opportunities for kids and
adults to be exposed to a wide range of outdoor recreational options. In addition, a host of
organizations and individuals helped make this day a success. Approximately 400 people
attended.
M AGNOLIA RECORDS PROGRAM
MWF is pleased to partner with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and
Parks on this program. During the past year, scoring sessions were held throughout the state
and 7,523 deer are now entered in the MRP database. Dates and locations of scoring sessions
are listed below.
Pearl, March 7
MS Wildlife Extravaganza, Jackson – August 1-2
Columbia, August 7
Hernando, September 11
Brookhaven, September 13
Tupelo, September 19
Philadelphia, November 6
Carthage, November 10
This year also marked the publishing of the second edition of Magnolia Records: Mississippi’s
Best Bucks. MWF printed 500 copies of the book for sale at the Wildlife Extravaganza and as a
fundraiser for MWF programs throughout the year.
OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION AND WORKSHOP
Alex North and Jason Taylor presented one-day photography workshop at the Mississippi
Museum of Natural Science April 5, 2014.
HABITAT STEWARDS
The Mississippi Habitat Stewards Program added 11 newly trained conservation
volunteers to their ranks on Thursday, December 11, bringing the total number of Habitat Steward
Volunteers to 57. Graduates completed their 20 hours of “boots on the ground” training learning
about the value of maintaining healthy habitat along the coast including MDMR’s Coastal
Preserves, Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain and Sandhill Crane National Refuge.
These new volunteers will be matched with their interests and skill set to one or more public lands
for natural habitat and wildlife projects. Volunteers are asked to contribute 100 volunteer hours
over the course of two years for conservation and restoration projects.
In addition to graduation, awards were presented to Habitat Stewards who have
contributed 30, 60, 90, 100 and 150 volunteer hours. Stewards who have volunteered 150 or
more hours become Mentors for large group work projects such as Community Collaborations,
who engage college volunteer groups from throughout the nation for habitat and wildlife
conservation and restoration work. As of December 1, 2014, the Mississippi Habitat Stewards
Program has contributed 7337 volunteer hours to the conservation and restoration habitat
management along the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s public lands. These hours represent over
$200,000 dollars of “boots on the ground” field work, data collection, and monitoring for
restoration and habitat management.
HUNTERS HARVEST
During the 2013-2014 hunting season, over 8,000 pounds of meat were donated to the
Mississippi Food Network resulting in over 32,000 meals of valuable protein for Mississippians in
need. Twenty-nine groups in Mississippi received meat from the Hunter’s Harvest program.
Participating processors in 2014 were:
Buck Shop – Pocahontas and Canton
Milner’s Deer Processing – Yazoo City
Dave’s Deer Processing – Vicksburg
D’Wayne’s Deer Processing – Grenada
The Outfitter – Florence
B&L Meat Processing – Vicksburg
Big Boys Deer Processing – Summit
Boyd Deer Processing – Ruth
C&P Processing – Greenville
Delta Deer Processing – Hernando
DeSoto Outdoors and Archery – Hernando
Forbes Meat Processing – Sandy Hook
Gore Springs Processing – Gore Springs
J&M Processing – Cleveland
Oak Deer Processing – Coldwater
Old River Road Deer Processing – Petal
P&A Deer Processing – Pearl
Rack Shack – Canton
Sansing Deer Processing – Maben
The Buck’s Last Stop – Sumrall
Tony’s Smokehouse and Deer Processing - Pelahatchie
SHARE THE BEST
MWF continued Share the Best, an on-line site to introduce people to outdoor activities
and opportunities throughout the state. Activities are highlighted monthly on the MWF website.
PARTNERSHIPS WITH MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER OF NWTF
MWF partnered with the Mississippi Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation to
double the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of wild turkey poachers.
Three payments were made in 2014.
COMMUNICATION
MWF published 1 issue of the magazine Mississippi Wildlife.
MWF published 1 printed issue of MWF Connections
MWF is active on FaceBook, Twitter and on the MWF blog
Appeared 11 times on Listen to the Eagle program
On-line notices through standard mail, email blasts and Camo Coalition updates
Multiple TV appearances on WLBT Mid-day Mississippi
Multiple luncheon and other speaking presentations
Published Letters to the Editors in the Sun Herald and Clarion Ledger newspapers
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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND CONSERVATION CONCERNS
Remained firm in our opposition against the exploitation of our native wildlife populations
including white-tailed deer.
Supported inclusion of the conservation compliance measure in the Farm Bill, which
protects the wetland habitats that produce many of the waterfowl that winter in
Mississippi.
Participated in environmental focus group advocating for Deep Water Horizon penalty
funds to be used transparently and for sustainable ecological restoration projects on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Participated in planning sessions, met with state legislators and sponsored educational
seminars about the impact of feral pigs on Mississippi wildlife and habitats.
Expressed concerns to Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks over changes to
nuisance animal and supplemental feeding of wildlife regulation changes.
Supported Public Trust Doctrine for wildlife
Expressed concerns over the possible reconsideration of the Yazoo Pumps project.
Supported protection of the Pearl River from development of the One Lake project
Continued to work with state agencies and other non-government organizations to
develop a sustainable funding source for conservation in Mississippi.
CONSERVATION COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
NRCS State Technical Committee
Provide assistance to Natural Resource Conservation Service in helping people conserve,
maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment
Pascagoula River Basin Alliance Steering Committee
MWF signed a MOU with other organizations and agencies to promote the ecological, economic
and cultural health and viability of the Pascagoula, Leaf, Chickasawhay, and Escatawpa Rivers
and their watersheds by fostering research, communication, and action. The MWF Executive
Director now serves as Vice-president of the Committee
Pearl River Basin Coalition
Steering committee member to begin group focusing on needs of the Pearl River Watershed.
MSU Wildlife and Fisheries Advisory Committee
To provide assistance and support the Wildlife and Fisheries Department in helping them reach
their goals and objectives. Served as Chairman
Mississippi Bobwhite Task Force
To work in partnership to increase bobwhite populations in Mississippi
Mississippi Environmental Focus Group
To work with government and non-government agencies and organizations to ensure that NRDA
and Restore Act monies are used for ecosystem based projects and restoration efforts on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife
To work with landowners to get conservation measures on the ground. Funded through USFWS.
Bear Education and Restoration Group
To protect and restore black bear populations in the state
Keep the Rez Beautiful
To improve natural resources on the Ross Barnett Reservoir
Catch-A-Dream
To provide outdoor experiences to youth with life threatening illnesses
MWF COMMITTEES
Ad Hoc Communications Committee
Awards Committee
Jimmy Bullock
Cliff Covington
Cliff Covington
Randy Spencer
Jim Franks
Mike Goff
Ryan Jones
Rick Dillard
John Woods
Gerald Barber
Liz Barber
Cathy Shropshire
Extravaganza Committee
Rick Dillard
Katrina Owens
Bill Maily
Windie Reaves
John Tindall
Tim Barber
Randy Spencer
Irene Reaves
Resolutions Committee
Bragg Williams
Jeanne Jones
Ed Hackett
Don Bales
Kris Godwin
Nicole Hodges
Trust Fund Board
Jimmy Bullock
Ramon Callahan
Dr. Clarke Stewart
Demery Grubbs
Cliff Covington
Hunter’s Harvest
Mitchell Newman
Chris Winter
Leigh Bailey
Jamie Redmond
Marilyn Blackledge
Don Bales
Rules Committee
Chris Winter
Lonnie Bailey
Demery Grubbs
Ty Jones
Don Jackson
Kathy Shelton
January 10, 2014
Jackson, MS
MWF Board Meetings
May 9, 2014
Jackson, MS
September 5, 2014
Jackson, MS
Grants and Donations
$25,000 – $70,000
Mississippi Dept of Environmental Quality
Central Mississippi Chevy Dealers
$5,000 – $10,000
CSpire Wireless
Mississippi Power Company
Plum Creek Foundation
Clif Bar Foundation
J.C. Kennedy Foundation
$1,000 - $4,999
Anderson Tully Company
The Walker Foundation
Weyerhauser Company
Barber and Mann, Inc.
John H. Bethune, Jr.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Headwaters
Mississippi Dept of Wildlife, Fisheries and
Parks
Resource Management Service, LLC
Southern AgCredit
South Mississippi Electric Power Association
Capital City Beverages
Chevron Products Company
Sunbelt Sealing, Inc.
$999 – and under
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Pamela Johnson
Allison Walker
Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau
Orvis
Kohl’s
Christmas Donations
Carlo Martella
Dr. Bob Tarver
R.C. Mars
Southern Traditional Archery
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Winter
Thomas R. Singley, M.D.
Walter Dennis
Linda Bottom
Larry Box
William and Ginger Ferguson
Kris Godwin
Calvin and Mary Lou McCoy
Robbie Fisher
Lewis Myrick
Joe Mac Hudspeth
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Denton, Jr.
Ken Jones
Frances Conerly
Willo and Louise A. Goodwin
T.H. Kendall, III
Jayne Buttross
Hallo Jo Ellis
Memorial Gifts
Memorial for Bob Westerfield
Sid and Kathy Nutt
Memorial for Lewis B. Hamil and John Michael Hamil
Nancy and Drew Carter
In memory of Gwen Shelton
Liz and Gerald Barber
In memory of Ernie Bush
Bobby and Alletha Tadlock
Bonnie and Andrew Menapace
Mr. and Mrs. Don Allen
In memory of Matt Dale
Liz Barber
Partners
Callaway’s
Bank Plus
BFI
Canton Wholesale Bait
Digital Imaging Group
Loomis Fargo
MS Food Network
MS Department of Transportation
MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
MS Museum of Natural Science
Primos
Service Printers, Inc.
MS Dept. of Environmental Quality
US 96.3
Walmart
WLBT
Silent Auction Donations
Debi Lane
Bill and Mary Stripling
Debra Veeder
Bobby Latham
Lakeland Yard and Garden
The Outfitter
Pearl River Glass Company
Pots N More
Christy Usry
Joe Mac Hudspeth, Jr.
Bill Weems
Allison Young
Got Gear
Lov Pottery, LLC
MJ Young Designs
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Charlene Lloyd
Paul Meek
Jimmy Rayburn
Burlap Boutique
Connie’s Creations
Cassi Burton
The Outfitter
Jim Spears
Pearson Ceramics, Feathers and Flies
Kathryn Usry
U S 96.3
Amy Sugg
Quarter Wine and Spirts
Jewelry by Randy
No Sweat Deer Skinner
Roger and Carla Sturdivant
Chattahoochie Game Calls
All of Us
Irene Reaves
Bob Fairbank
Dana Tidmore
Sutherland’s
Lori Whittington
Upcycled Vintage Jewelry Designs
Camo Candles
The Gift Box
Great Harvest Bread Company
Buffalo Peak Outfitters
Lowe’s
Wild Birds Unlimited
Moonshine Lights
Deep South Sporting Goods
AT&T Pioneers
Yankee Candle
Morgan Vitart
eHeartwood
Elaine Maisel
Pickenpaugh Pottery
Robert’s Furniture
Kim Reis
Orvis
Eric Clark
Tammy Pruitt
Jay Newman
All My Adornments
L & W Club Goats
Vince Havens
Revell Ace Hardware
Mike’s Woodworking
Jim Ruff
Back in Time Antiques
Ken Austin
Preston Pittman
Musee Bath
Kristen Wilson
Tamara Boatner
Doyle King
Vintage Jen
The Fish Grip
Ross Furniture
Ducksmith Calls
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Fresh Market
Hobie’s Sports and Outdoors
Rugged Bliss
Reed’s Jewelers
Windie Reaves
Dirty Mallard Game Calls
Millenium
Greg Hood
Forget Me Nots of Brandon
Van’s
Cowboy Maloney’s
Forestry Suppliers
Sierre Madre Research
Reservoir Wine and Spirits
Melanie Starnes
Beagle Bagel
Annelle Primos
Anthropologie
Catch-A-Dream
Tractor Supply
Mike Walters
Jerry Gilbert
Cups (Flowood)
Persnickety
Volunteers
Larry Ainsworth
Corey Bacon
Leigh Bailey
Tim Barber
Lexie Boyd
William Bullock
Jimmy Bullock
Austin Burney
Jimmy Carman
Will Clay
Luann Craft
Zant Craft
Jimmy Daughety
Walter Dennis
Cyndi Eady
Halla Jo Ellis
Karen Felder
Leeveris Garland
Eric Godwin
Kris Godwin
Kit Hart
Nichol Hart
David Hawkins
Bethany Higdon
Ryan Jones
Ty Jones
Kim Kenty
Charles Krpec
Philip Laird
Beatrice Lambert
Mark Loughman
Sheila Lyons
Phil Mangrum
Carlo Martella
Vida Mills
Robbie Montgomery
Sam Moore
Bill Moore
Cheryl Nance
Brian Neely
Wes Neely
Troy Odom
John Woods
Hannah Woods
Theresa Yarbrough
William Young
Don Bales
Liz Barber
Gerald Barber
Stephen Bowden
Kyle Boyd
Amber Breland
Billy Buckner
Chandra Clark
Sheila Cline
Steve Corbitt
Cliff Covington
Laura Denson
Lanz Dorell
Madison Dyk,am
Jef Freeman
Carol Goldman
Ed Hackett
Dianne Hackett
Greg Hardy
Taylor Harrison
Ricky Heathcock
Paula Hulsebosch
Harley Hulsebosch
Don Jackson
John Labella
Marlaina Lowery
Jordan Lowery
Marlin Lowery
Bill Maily
Paul Maloney
Jill Mastrototaro
Ramona McKenzie
Walter Michel
Donald Pickens
Sara Pugh
Woodie Reaves
Dustin Rodgers
Vance Whatley
Will Osborne
Logan Osborne
Katrina Owens
Joseph Petit
Ken Pugh
Jimmy Rayburn
Windie Reaves
Carol Reaves
Jamie Redmond
Irene Robison
Cathy Shropshire
Will Sligh
Gloria Smith
Frank Smith
Jim Spears
Burton Spencer
Caden Starnes
AmyTaylor
Patrick Taylor
Kaeleigh Thompson
Rachel Thompson
Deb Veeder
Billy West
Brenda Willing
Michael Willoughby
Daniel Willoughby
Tom Windham
Josh Windham
Ben Windham
Ashley Young
Bruce Bartling
Dwain Brister
Ramon Callahan
Ashley Craft
Emmy Craft
Chandler Dillard
Rick Dillard
Joey Freeman
Julie Freeman
Robin Ingram
Michael Kenty
Peggy Knott
Cherryl Nance
Kaylina Smith
Justin Starnes
Ed Starnes
Austin Starnes
Reggie Starnes
Scott Steele
Kara Whitfield
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