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Programs, Resources, and Tools

Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Review commission meeting minutes and upcoming agendas to learn how the commission shapes Mississippi’s conservation efforts.
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Plan Your Next Outing

Find a lake
Find access to State Lakes and public waters near you.
Explore Lakes
Find a Park
Find outdoor activities at a State Park near you.
Explore Parks
Find a WMA
Plan a visit to one of our Wildlife Management Areas.
Explore Wildlife Managed Areas
Find a Golf Course
Take a swing at our four public golf courses.
Explore Golf Courses
Find a Museum
Plan a visit to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science or the Visitor Education Center at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery.
Explore Museums
Find a Shooting Facility
Hone your skills or take a class at our shooting facilities.
Explore Shooting Facilities

Upcoming Events

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Gamebird Workshop 2025
Shannon, MS

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Gamebird Workshop in Tupelo, Mississippi!⁠

Whether you're…

Fossil Road Show 2025
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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CEU Teacher Workshops
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Receive training in internationally recognized environmental education programs for teachers…

Spring Break Mystery Week: Reptilian Thieves
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Identify reptilian predators for fish! Watch staff feed the turtles and fish in the 10,000…

Pollinator Day 2025
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Spring Break Mystery Week: Birds of Prey
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Discover birds that prey on fish! Learn more about birds and wildlife rehabilitation in a…

Spring Break Mystery Week: Fishing For Clues
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Dive for clues to this "fishy" program where youth will learn what fish prey on other fish! A…

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Lake Lowndes State Park Camp and Jam
Lake Lowndes State Park
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Come out and join us for our Bluegrass & more Camp & Jam!!!

Spring Break Mystery Week: Mysterious Mammals
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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In this final spring break program at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery, Visitor Education Center,…

Fly Fishing Seminar
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Learn more about the art of fly fishing and see the Visitor Education Center's new fly-fishing…

NatureFEST 2025
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Owl Prowl 2025
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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2025 Youth Art Contest Deadline

Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in the 2025 Bob Tyler…

Theatre Thursdays
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Youth are invited to a summer of Puppet Theatre each Thursday, June - July. These programs…

Marine Discovery Day
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Choctaw Flute Demonstration
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Join us for a Choctaw Flute Demonstration by a professional artist, engraver, and traditional…

World Snake Day
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Hidden Rivers Film Event
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Discover America's Richest Waters in Freshwater Illustrated's film, "Hidden Rivers." This film…

Tree ID Seminar
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Brady Self, the Northwest Mississippi Forestry Specialist with MSU Extension will present a Tree…

Park After Dark
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Halloween at the Hatchery
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Activities will continue throughout the day and include "ghostly gyotaku", face painting, a fish…

Let’s Talk Turkey
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Education and Outreach

Scholastic Programs

AIMS (Archery in Mississippi Schools) and MSSP (Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program) provide valuable opportunities for students to develop skills, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Boater Education

Any person born on or after June 30, 1980, must complete a boating education course in order to operate a boat on Mississippi public waterways.

Hunter Education

Any person born after January 1, 1972, must complete a hunter education course to legally hunt in Mississippi.

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