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127 Jason Blaylock - Mississippi
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With record-high wildlife populations, Mississippi’s generous bag limits make it an attractive destination for hunters of all kinds, and game wardens are busy almost year-round. After 23 years with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), Lt. Jason Blaylock has made substantial contributions to wildlife conservation and law enforcement in the Magnolia State, and was recently named the National Wild Turkey Federation Conservation Officer of the Year by the MDWFP. Lt. Blaylock joined us at NAWEOA.
Our Sponsors:
North American Game Warden Museum
Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH
International Wildlife Crimestoppers
Here’s what we discuss:
· Mississippi wardens are busy with game issues for much of the year
· Working the famous river
· Close to 200 officers in MS
· Passing knowledge to the next generation of officers
· Teaching methods have changed with technology advancements
· Started school in a pre-med program
· “I can’t see myself not being outside.”
· A coincidence that led to a career
· Many rural game wardens are ‘the’ local law enforcement
· Opening day is like Christmas
· Snakes!
· MS game wardens used to sell licenses from their trucks and homes
· Bag limits in Mississippi
· No deer tags required
· 250+ spotlighting cases
· 13-year-old night hunters
· Thanksgiving 2017: an unforgettable night hunting case
· The repeat, repeat, repeat young offender
· Suppressors are becoming more common in MS
· Technology advancements are changing the way game wardens do business
· The diversity of Mississippi provides a multitude of opportunities
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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