George Phillips

George Phillips shares his expertise on Mississippi’s ancient history through fossils, from marine life to rare dinosaur discoveries.
 

Dec noon lecture

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites visitors to dive behind-the-scenes of the Museum’s aquatic conservation efforts during the next First Tuesday Noon Lecture, “What We Do in the Shallows” on December 3, 2024, from Noon - 1 p.m. 

Alfred Williams award

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Alfred Williams the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as a promoter of fisheries and conservation, and for breaking barriers in bass fishing. 

snow much fun

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors of all ages to enjoy a season of “Museum Merriment” featuring events and holiday decorations that promise joy, fun, and discovery! 

Rick Burris

Rick Burris, Chief Scientific Officer at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources shares the department’s efforts in fisheries management, including setting size and bag limits, tracking fish populations, and working closely with other Gulf states.

2024 Love Lock Bridge opening

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) hosted the grand opening of the Percy Quin Love Lock Bridge at Percy Quin State Park last week.

William McKinley

William McKinley dives into the data behind deer management, explains the importance of hunters leading the conservation effort, and shares his personal journey from childhood hunting trips to a career in wildlife biology.

ASSPD conference

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently hosted the annual Association of Southeastern State Parks Directors (ASSPD) conference, welcoming over 160 attendees from across the United States. 

Paul Brown

With over 50 years of experience, Paul shares his journey from student photographer at Mississippi State University to becoming one of Mississippi's most published wildlife photographers.

Sabrina Cummings

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is proud to announce that Sabrina Cummings, an Outreach Conservation Educator at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, received the Mississippi Science Teachers Association (MSTA) “2024 Informal Educator of the Year” award at the organization’s conference in Biloxi this week.