Find Yourself

Outdoors!

Plan Your Next Outing

Find a lake
Find access to State Lakes and public waters near you.
Find a Park
Find outdoor activities at a State Park near you.
Find a WMA
Plan a visit to one of our Wildlife Management Areas.
Find a Golf Course
Take a swing at our four public 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.
Find a Shooting Facility
Hone your skills or take a class at our shooting facilities.

Upcoming Events

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

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Join us for an outdoor learning experience at Mayes Lake!

Museum of Natural Science
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ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY NOON ON NOV 13, 2024.

Museum of Natural Science
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Lake Lowndes State Park
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Lakeside Treasures at Lake Lowndes State Park!

Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park
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1st Day Hike - Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park

Education and Outreach

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

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.

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

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