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In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with longtime Mississippi Outdoors TV host Amanda Mills — a familiar face to anyone who’s watched the show over the past two decades.
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In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt sits down with Mississippi author Brooks Eason to talk about his book The Scoutmaster — the story of his father’s extraordinary 61 years leading Troop 85 in Tupelo.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) encourages families to start the new year on a healthy and fun note by attending First Day Hikes on January 1, 2026.
Learn more about Wild Turkey Game Check and download the MDWFP app to report your turkey harvests.
Learn more about Game Check and download the MDWFP app to report your white-tailed deer harvests.
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Have questions about the Wild Turkey Stamp or how tagging works? Check out our FAQ section for answers to the most common questions and detailed guidance.
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MDWFP recently celebrated the graduation of the 2025 Conservation Officer Cadet Class.
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The Fisheries Bureau is responsible for managing sport fish populations in public waters throughout the state.
The Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery, formerly known as the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery, is located west of Enid Lake on 58 acres of land leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is easily accessible from I-55.
Turcotte Fish Hatchery is located on the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area adjacent to the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Built in 1974, Turcotte has 16 production ponds totaling 13 acres and one 1/2-acre reservoir pond.
The Visitor Education Center (VEC) at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery in Enid provides an educational, entertaining experience that promotes freshwater fishing and encourages conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources.
Educators have many opportunities at the Visitor Education Center (VEC). Educational groups have taken advantage of the guided tours, programs, hands-on activities, contests, and workshops provided by the VEC.
Interactive Flipgrid lesson plans are a useful tool for educators for in classroom, field trips, or virtual learning opportunities.
Play games to learn more about fish identification and other fun educational activities!
The Visitor Education Center (VEC) has been featured on many shows over the years! Watch them here and get to know the VEC from another perspective.