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Programs, Resources, and Tools

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

Bucks, Bows, and Zeroes
Legion State Park
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Join us for Bucks, Bows, and Zeroes as we give educational tips on various topics

Tree ID Seminar
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Please check back later for more details.

Brady Self, the Northwest Mississippi Forestry…

WILD about Nature Teacher Workshop
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Join us for an outdoor learning experience at Mayes Lake!

MS Archaeology Expo
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Celebrate MS Archaeology Month with us on October 12, 2024!

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Bluegrass Camp & Jam
Lake Lowndes State Park

We usually like to keep our grass pretty and green, but for this we'll make an exception.

International Sawfish Day
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Visit with USM Sawfish researchers at the Museum to learn more about these amazing animals.

Wall Doxey State Park Halloween Fest
Wall Doxey State Park
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Get ready for a spook-tacular night at Wall Doxey State Park in Holly Springs!

Park After Dark
Museum of Natural Science
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Haunted Trail
Roosevelt State Park
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Join us for a Haunted Trail!

Natchez State Park Halloween Trail
Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park
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Explore the Halloween Trail at Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park!

Halloween at the Hatchery
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Please check back later for more details.

This program will include "ghostly gyotaku",…

Family Fall Jamboree
Roosevelt State Park
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Come join us for a host of events for the Family Fall Jamboree.

Trace State Park Fall Festival
Trace State Park
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Join us at Trace State Park for our Fall Festival!

Wall Doxey State Park Scavenger Hunt
Wall Doxey State Park
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Join us for a fun-filled Scavenger Hunt at Wall Doxey State Park in Holly Springs!

Let's Talk Turkey
Museum of Natural Science
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Lakeside Treasures
Lake Lowndes State Park
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Lakeside Treasures at Lake Lowndes State Park!

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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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