Fishing
Fall Fishing Rodeos
The fall season of Youth Fishing Rodeos is in full swing. Anglers 15 and under are invited to these free fishing events across the state. […]
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Deer Hunting
The 2023 Velvet Buck Season
Mississippi’s 2023 Velvet Buck Season will take place from Sept. 15-17. Hunters will be required to obtain a special permit. […]
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MDMR hosting photo contest for 2024 calendar
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest, and the winners will be used in the agency’s 2024 calendar. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. Submitted photos should […]
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Prescribed burning program accepting applications in new counties
The MDWFP is continuing its partnership to provide cost-share for prescribed burning on private lands as part of “Fire on the Forty.” […]
Freshwater Fishing
Lake Monroe to re-open Sept. 2
The MDWFP announced the re-opening of Lake Monroe on Sept. 2, 2023 after closing at the end of March 2023 due to extensive tornado damage. […]
Alligator
Mississippi hunters bag new state record alligator
Tanner White, Donald Woods, Will Thomas and Joey Clark harvested the new state record alligator on Aug. 26 measuring 14 feet, 3 inches. […]
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Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season re-opening, gag grouper opening Sept. 1
Mississippi’s red snapper season will re-open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. […]
Hunting
Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 25-27
Mississippi’s now annual 2nd Amendment Tax-Free Weekend will take place from Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27. […]
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MDWFP Conservation Cadets graduate from MLEOTA
Eleven cadets graduated from 10 weeks of training at The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy on Thursday, August 3, 2023. […]
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Temporary closure of cabins at Clarkco State Park
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, Clarkco State Park will be closing six cabins in addition to the lodge and office for renovations. […]
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MDWFP Fish Hatchery renamed
The MDWFP North Mississippi Fish Hatchery was recently renamed the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery following House Bill 923. […]
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Jason Osborne appointed to MACMR
Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Jason Osborne to the MACMR representing nonprofit environmental organizations. […]