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Nathan Blount shares his vast knowledge of Mississippi’s public hunting lands, including the types of areas available to hunters, the rules and regulations, and how to find the best spots.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) reminds the public about the newly established Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone in Hancock and Harrison counties.
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MDWFP held a joint event with the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) to celebrate the completion of the new pond improvement project at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center (VEC).
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’(MDWFP) Law Enforcement Special Response Team (SRT) was deployed at 7:00 a.m. on October 15 to North Carolina to assist communities in response to severe weather damage associated with…
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Howard Ballou reflects on his time in journalism, his passion for the outdoors, and the important role that Mississippi’s natural spaces play in his life.
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1st Day Hike - Legion State Park
Gulf Coast Bicycle Club Cruiser Ride
1st Day Hike - Bob M. Dearing Natchez State Park
Fall Into Fun at the Fireman's Festival
Glow Disc Golf at Paul B Johnson State Park
First Day Hike at Clark Creek Nature Area!
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Conservation Officer Cadet Class.
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Award-winning chainsaw artist Dayton Scoggins used his incredible wood carving skills this week to transform a dead tree into a one-of-a-kind otter sculpture at the LeFleur's Bluff Playground!
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From box turtles hiding in plain sight to the fascinating ways turtles find water, Will shares his research and experiences tracking these elusive creatures.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is proud to announce that Angel Rohnke, Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, received the Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) “2024 Outstanding Service…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
Big Rip Flex - Desert Fox Disc Golf Tournament
Mornin' Sipps at Leroy Percy State Park
Santa on Wheels at Roosevelt State Park
Start 2025 with a First Day Hike!
Start Your Year with a First Day Hike at Tishomingo State Park!