Rules & Regulations
Learn about the varied careers offered by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, as well as the benefits of working for the MDWFP and how you can apply for a position.
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.
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LeFleur's Bluff State Park (Mayes Lake is 50 acres) is located in Hinds County, off Lakeland Dr. (Hwy 25) in Jackson, MS.
Learn more about Elvis Presley Lake
Learn about our various research projects and how they guide wildlife management decisions.
Check out the various types of hunting licenses and permits and buy them today.
Learn more about Lake Lowndes State Park.
Learn more about Simpson County Lake.
Shooting Class
This course of instruction is for the person who has "little or no experience with a handgun", or the shooter who has never been taught the "Fundamentals of Marksmanship". If you have just purchased a handgun, or would like to purchase one but…
Shooting Class
As a natural "follow on" to the Basic Handgun 100 course, this course gives you, the student, an opportunity to practice what you've learned in the Basic Handgun 100 course with your own firearm and learn the very important skills required to…
Shooting Class
This course of instruction is to qualify an individual for the Mississippi Enhanced Carry Permit, as issued by the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Firearms Permit Unit.