Protecting your home from wildlife during the winter
With cooler temperatures, people have been cozied up at home, but they are not the only ones. Local wildlife has also been looking for a warm environment to…
Wildlife
Mississippi officials report increasing number of sick, dead deer possibly linked to Hemorrhagic Disease
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has received an increasing number of sick and/or deceased deer reports within the past weeks. Wildlife Biologists suspect Mississippi may be experiencing an outbreak of Hemorrhagic Disease (HD), commonly called blue-tongue.…
Wildlife Service plans prescribed burn in Gautier
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct prescribed burn today at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site represents a total of 141 acres located west of Gautier-Vancleave Road across from Westgate Drive…
Bear Breaks Into Home...Takes a Nap
They say they found this bear taking a nap in someone's mudroom Friday morning.
Hurricane’s impact on Coast could injure wildlife
As Hurricane Harvey moves in, bad weather could potentially hit the Coast, possibly injuring animals or separating wildlife from their homes. Rescue workers tell News 25 that whenever big hurricanes hit our surrounding areas, dozens of animals wash up on…
Pelican Honored By Wild At Heart
One pelican was released back into the wild in memory of one that lost its life. Possibly at the hands of Mardi Gras revelers in Pass Christian last weekend. Wild At Heart Rescue workers released Marty back into the harbor…