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In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Jeffrey Wood of Swamp Boys Custom Calls. 
 

Lake Tom Bailey

MDWFP began draining Lake Tom Bailey today to make repairs to the dam.

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The Mississippi Outdoors crew heads to Trim Cane Wildlife Management Area in Mississippi with Ashley Merideth for an opening day dove hunt.
 

Veterans Day Cooler Weather

From now until November 6, when you book an RV campsite at Mississippi State Parks, you can receive $10 off per night during Veteran’s Day Weekend.

Commissioners with Andre and Canadian bear trap award

MDWFP is proud to announce that the Canadian Bear Trap Award has been presented to Andre Hollis, MDWFP State Parks Director, in recognition of his 28 years of dedicated service to Mississippi State Parks.

Turtle diversity

Mississippi is one of the most biodiverse places in the world for freshwater turtles—and we’re still discovering new species! In this lecture, herpetologist Dr. Grover Brown explores the incredible diversity of turtles across the state.

Mikey Dyer

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt visits with Mikey Dyer of How to BBQ Right and Buck Junkie.

Red Snapper

The Mississippi Outdoors crew heads to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, for Gulf Coast red snapper.

Roosevelt grand reopening bell

MDWFP celebrated the grand re-opening of Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi, with a special event on September 5, 2025.