re: Deer hunting closed effective tomorrow at sundown east of hwy 65 to the river

Even if they flee to higher ground outside of the levee it is closed there too. So the guys on the river side cannot hunt bc of water and guys on other side of levee cannot hunt bc of this ruling.

Giles island is Mississippi. The season there won't be closed, it will just be completely under water.

Heard the Corp seized some land of Somersets so they could get the dirt off it and rebuild some of the levee. In turn Somerset had been clear cutting that area of timber so they could at least get some $ off it. I know that whole area is under water now. You heard any of this?

Yep. Canceled my Late Jan bow hunt near Natchez because of this. Sucks.

Natchez is nothing but bluffs and hills. Why did you do that?

I hope not, but I don't know.

So much butt hurt here...i feel like my dog just died..the property I hunt pretty much borders the levee on the protected side and the deer haven't even pushed out yet...I could maybe see closing it at 43 ( flood stage) but why today?

Ok, so technically Vidalia even though it's in Mississippi.

Mississippi River Flooding May Cause Closures
JACKSON - As a result of the recent severe weather and heavy rains that we have experienced in the past few days, the Mississippi River is beginning to rise at a rate in excess of that experienced during the floods of 2008-2009. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) would like to remind everyone of several important items.

As waters rise, many deer and other wildlife may be displaced from their normal habitat. As these animals move onto adjacent lands, this will place additional pressure on food sources. Supplemental feeding is not recommended in areas that will be inundated with floodwater. Private landowners adjacent to areas inundated with flood waters may utilize supplemental feeding as permitted by law, rule, or regulation. Remember, it is illegal to pour, pile, or place any supplemental feed directly on the ground.

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks adopted Miss. Admin. Code, Part 4, Rule 1.5 which states that no person shall take, catch or kill, or attempt to take, catch or kill any wild bird or wild animal (except waterfowl) within specific areas along the Mississippi River during times of flooding at the levels listed below. The gauges, river stages, and areas closed at these levels are as follows:

Memphis gauge at 34 feet. Areas closed: Desoto, Tunica and Coahoma counties West of Highway 61 and North or Highway 49

Helena, AR gauge at 41 feet.
Areas closed: Coahoma, Bolivar and Washington counties South of Highway 49, West of Highway 61 to the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 444, West of Highway 1, and North of Highway 82

Greenville, MS gauge at 48 feet.
Areas closed: Washington and Issaquena Counties South of Highway 82, West of Highway 1, and North of Highway 14

Vicksburg, MS gauge at 43 feet.
Areas closed: Issaquena, Sharkey and Warren counties South of Highway 14, West of Highway 61, and North of the Big Black

The MDWFP will increase its law enforcement presence in the affected areas to promote public safety for residents affected by the rising waters, and to enforce the wildlife laws that protect game animals affected by flooding. We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops to determine whether or not any seasons need to be suspended or closed, and to provide information to the public to promote safety until conditions improve.

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It only hurts the good hunters. If you are going to be an outlaw and stack up deer you'll do that season open or not. Plus, it isn't going to hurt that deer herd. I will be those guys on the river side of the levee are not killing nearly enough deer each year. If you believe this will help anything then you must also believe gun control will stop gun violence. Only the good guys get hurt in these situations.

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^Right on the money. There is no sense in closing areas where Hwy 65 is 4-5 + miles from the levee. They took the easy route with Hwy 65, should've used the smaller roads, etc. that are closer to the levee. As stated, they would have to catch me.