Enforcement & Education

Access all rules and regulations associated with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to ensure compliance and safety.

Find information about how to become a conservation officer.

Mississippi's Wildlife laws are intended to keep people safe, protect personal property, and conserve the state's natural resources

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

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.

All three of MDWFP's Shooting Facilities provide comprehensive handgun courses tailored to various skill levels, from beginners to advanced shooters.

The Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP) is a team-based youth development program that uses the shotgun sports of 5-Stand, Skeet, and Sporting Clays to instill life skills and values.

Cultivating young enthusiasts in hunting, fishing, and outdoor conservation — learn about our exciting youth programs.

The McIvor Shooting Facility is located in Sardis, MS, and offers rifle and pistol ranges, skeet/trap fields, duck flush, 3D archery, and more.

The Turcotte Shooting Facility is located in Canton, MS, and offers rifle and pistol ranges, skeet/trap fields, 3D archery, and more.

The McHenry Shooting Facility is located in Perkinston, MS, and offers rifle and pistol ranges, skeet/trap fields, 3D archery, and more.