Apply Now for Rabbit Hunts at Trim Cane and Nanih Waiya WMAs

JACKSON - Applications are now available for draw permit rabbit hunts with dogs at Nanih Waiya and Trim Cane WMAs. To participate inthese hunts, applicants must apply online at www.mdwfp.com before October 15th. As with other permitted hunts, there is a charge of $5 for each permit application.

On Nanih Waiya WMA, each permitted hunter may bring up to 2 guests for each hunt. On Trim Cane WMA, each permitted hunter may bring up to 4 guests for each hunt. The hunts will occur on Wednesdays and Saturdays during November and February on Trim Cane WMA and during December through February on Nanih Waiya WMA. Nanih Waiya WMA also offers standby rabbit hunting opportunities. If permitted hunters fail to check in at the WMA headquarters by 8:00 a.m., their position will be forfeited and will beopen to standby hunters. The draw for available standby positions will be conducted at 8:00 a.m. on rabbit hunting days. The daily bag limit per hunting party is 8 rabbits on both of these WMAs.

For more information regarding Wildlife Management Areas in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/wma or call us at 601-432-2199. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mdwfp or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDWFPonline.