Hunters Flock Downtown for Wildlife Event

Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – Dozens of vendors were in downtown Columbus, Thursday, to promote wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation.

Organizers say this is the first time they’ve held this event in several years, and there was no shortage of hunters.

Residents got to participate in an archery contest, BB shooting practice, and buck contest.

Hunters also brought in deer mounts to be measured.