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MDWFP partners with NWTF for the 2009 Wheelin Sportsmen Hunt for youth with disabilities.

Youth participation initiative GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Know baiting rules before hunting migratory birds

2009-2010 Squirrel Seasons and Zones

2009-2010 Antler Regulations

Wildlife and Wildlife Rehabilitation in North Mississippi

Squirrel season opens

Bowhunters we need your help. CLICK HERE for more details.

Zone 1 & 3 archery season opens TOMORROW

North MS Fish Hatchery Fishing Rodeo- October 24

Dr. Lelia Scott Kelly Presentation- Saturday, November 7

Kemper Lake Fishing Rodeo 10/3/09

Coastal largemouth bass stocking...Read more

Ecology & Wildlife Field Day at Yockanookany WMA CANCELED

Informational seminar for the public held in Ocean Spring- Sept. 24

MDWFP officials meet with Oxford Mayor. Read more...

Oxford Deer Depredation Permit information

September 26 Ecology & Wildlife Field Day at Yockanookany WMA. CLICK HERE for more information.

Support Wildlife Conservation by purchasing a Wildlife License Plate

9/19/2009 Kids Fishing Rodeo at Tom Bailey Lake

Statewide Nursing Home Fishing Rodeo. Click here for more information.

Flood of 1927 Exhibit open at North MS Fish Hatchery

Conservation Officers will be out in full force for dove season. Click here to view Press Release.

Natchez State Park to host Louisiana-Mississippi District Road Race Championships

Mississippi Outdoors: New season starts September 3

Trace State Park Disc Golf Tournament information

MDWFP reaches out to Louisiana sportsmen with new WMA ad.

Hooray for the Catfish!Saturday, August 29 at the North MS Fish Hatchery

Roosevelt State Park awarded 'Best Campsite' by Mississippi Magazine.

Youth Participation Initiative Grant Program- Deadline September 18, 2009

Waterfowl Late-Season Dates set Press Release

Hudspeth's Teal featured on the 2009-2010 State Duck Stamp.

Waterfowl season dates and bag limits for the 2009-2010 hunting season are now available under our Quick Links tab or CLICK HERE to view.

View the 2009-2010 Mississippi Outdoor Digest

8/22/2009 Fishing Rodeo's for children. For more information CLICK HERE.

Check out the new Waterfowl Program Website. It's loaded with all kinds of great migratory bird  information!

Find a Hunters Education Class near you.

Joe Mac Hudspeth Jr.- Close to Nature Series held at the North MS Fish Hatchery. For more details, CLICK HERE.

DOVE FIELD PERMITS 2009 will be available for purchase beginning August 10.

To purchase your 2009-2010 Hunting and Fishing License CLICK HERE.

Eagle Lake boat ramp closes August 29. Click here for more details.

Kids Fishing Rodeo scheduled for 8/8/09. Find out where, here.

WMA PERMIT DRAWS 2009 are open and accepting applications. Please read the rules and regulations for each draw event carefully before applying. Failure to do so could result in the application being kicked out. And remember if your address and/or your e-mail is incorrect we have no way of notifying you of a successful draw. Good luck!

Kids Kamp 2009 with the Boys and Girls Club. Click here to read the article and view photos.

Youth Participation Initiation Grant Program Announced. Read more...

Liberal Duck Seasons for Mississippi. Click here to read more.

New state record for Hybrid Bass. Read More.

Early migratory bird season dates finalized.

Youth Participation Initiative Grant Program. Click Here for details.

Early Migratory Game Bird Season Dates Finalized. Read More.

2009-10 Early Migratory Bird Seasons

Recent heavy rains can cause fish kill. Read more.

North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Paddlefish Update

7/18/2009 Fishing Rodeo. Take your children to Oktibbeha Lake this weekend.

Mississippi early migratory game bird frameworks announced. Read for more details.

Fishing Rodeo this week in Lafayette County.

Breeding Duck Populations are Up. Click here for more information.

MDWFP is ready for a busy 4th of July weekend. Click here for more details.

Batesville Boys and Girls Club at the Enid Fish Hatchery. Click here for more details.

Make sure your license is valid before heading out on the water. Click here for more details.

New Ramps and Piers. Click here for more details.

Big Bass at Bay Springs.

Fast and furious action for largemouth bass at Pickwick Lake.

Two Fishing Rodeos on 6/27/09. Click here for more details.

Fawns are beginning to appear. Click here for details.

Paddlefish growth at the North MS Fish Hatchery in Enid, MS.  Click here for details.

Cody Stevens, a 12 year old angler from Philadelphia caught the fish of a lifetime June 15 at Neshoba Lake... Read More.

The tenth annual “Take A Kid Fishing” day at Neshoba Lake was a huge success. Fishing Rodeo Coordinator, Sherry Hazelwood, said that over 500 children... Read More.

Fishing Rodeo in Lafayette County 6/20/09.

Jackson - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will begin accepting applications for the 2009 alligator hunting season June 1. There are hunting opportunities on both public waters and private lands....more

Jackson – The only thing better than spending a relaxing day fishing is getting to fish for free.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is observing National Boating and Fishing Week by offering two weekends of free fishing at state lakes and state park lakes....more

Jackson - A youth fishing rodeo will be held at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center at Enid on Saturday May 30. The free event is for children age 15 and younger. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and fishing will continue until 11:00 a.m. The Visitor Education Center pond will be stocked with catfish...more

Jackson – If you fish at certain Mississippi state lakes your next cast could land you some cash. Kemper, Neshoba, Tom Bailey and Clarkco state lakes are a part of the Meridian “Family of Stations” Fishing Rodeo. Each of these lakes contain tagged fish that when caught can be turned in for cash and prizes. The grand prize is a chance at 100,000...more

Among those cutting the ribbon to open the “world class” North Mississippi Fish Hatchery and Visitor Center were Bob Tyler, former deputy director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks; Rep. Tommy Reynolds; Dr. Sam Polles ...more

William Mitchell, 9, of Ellisville, shot his first turkey. The turkey weighed in at 14 1/2 lbs. Send in the application with a photo of your child's first turkey and we'll return a certificate suitable for framing!  Download First Turkey Certificate

The Natural Resource Enterprises Workshops are designed for landowners interested in learning about developing enterprises from the natural resources on their property or learning more about wildlife habitat and business management...more

Dakota Hinson didn’t just have a good day on the Mississippi River, he had a record breaking day.The 10-year-old Natchez resident caught a 95-pound blue catfish to beat the old state record by two pounds... more