The Black Bear Comeback in Mississippi with Anthony Ballard

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt talks with Anthony Ballard, the leader of the Black Bear Program at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Anthony discusses the history and resurgence of black bears in Mississippi, the challenges of managing them, and the techniques used to monitor and conserve their populations. He also shares his personal journey in wildlife conservation and insights into the future of black bear management in the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.