April 28, 2003

Wildlife Mississippi Announces Electronic Cookbook
by James L. Cummins

The Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation, or Wildlife Mississippi as it is commonly called, is pleased to announce its new electronic cookbook titled "A Book of Favorite Recipes, Compiled By The Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

The Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a low-overhead, no frills organization which seeks to protect, restore and enhance our fish, wildlife and plant resources for the enjoyment and enrichment of all residents of Mississippi, their progeny and visitors to the state. We are strong advocates of hunting, fishing and other forms of outdoor recreation. We also believe in proper utilization of the harvest.

Every concerned Mississippian knows what it's like to watch a beautiful sunset at the end of a long day afield or on the water. Those outings don't have to end at sunset. After the rods and guns have been put away, grilling a venison steak or frying up a batch of crappie is the perfect way to relive those wonderful days afield.

Preparing the bounty of our harvest should be a family affair. Sharing in the preparation and enjoyment of nature is an important part of the outdoor experience.

We encourage everyone to take at least one night per month to experiment with a new recipe. Open your favorite bottle of wine, try one of these recipes and develop a further appreciation of Mississippi's wonderful outdoors with family and friends. It's a great way to spend an evening.

A great many people - too many to mention them all by name - contributed in one-way or another to the writing of this cookbook. A special thanks to our many members and friends across Mississippi who searched for recipes for us, many favorite family recipes, and provided their all-important encouragement and support for this publication. They started gathering recipes shortly after Wildlife Mississippi was founded.

Special thanks goes to Michelle Owens of the Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation staff who compiled the recipes, put them into words and helped pull the whole cookbook project together.

This cookbook is dedicated to the thousands of anglers and hunters throughout Mississippi who understand that bagging a deer or catching a limit of crappie doesn't end at the end of the outing. It's only the beginning.

This cookbook is written for those wildlife enthusiasts who have discovered that transforming a bag of frozen venison into a gourmet meal can be every bit as challenging and rewarding as bagging a trophy buck.

James L. Cummins is Executive Director of the Mississippi Fish and Wildlife Foundation in Stoneville, Mississippi. Known as "Wildlife Mississippi," the Foundation is a non-profit, conservation organization founded to conserve, restore and enhance fish, wildlife and plant resources throughout Mississippi