Enid Lake, MDWFP host accessible fishing day at Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
Enid Lake officials and MDWFP hosted an accessible fishing day at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery’s Visitor Education Center in September.
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MDWFP points to vegetation when assessing deer numbers
MDWFP says vegetation and other habitat factors can help managers assess whether deer numbers exceed what a property can support.
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Mississippi’s 2026 Velvet Season opens with mandatory harvest reporting
Mississippi’s 2026 Velvet Season is open. Hunters must report harvests by 10 p.m. and submit harvested bucks for CWD sampling.
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MDWFP outlines factors for choosing management bucks
MDWFP says buck-management decisions should consider age, habitat, deer density, property data and management goals—not just antler size.
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Tippah County Lake reopens for fishing, boating after storm cleanup
TIPPAH COUNTY, Mississippi — Tippah County Lake in Ripley will reopen Saturday, May 30, for fishing and boating, the Mississippi
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MDWFP proposes habitat projects to boost wild turkey populations statewide
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks proposed habitat enhancement projects aimed at supporting wild turkey populations across the
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Burn ban for state parks in effect
This burn ban prohibits the use of all open fires such as campfires, bonfires, fire pits, fire rings, burn barrels, debris burning, and field burning.
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2023 National Fishing and Boating Week
This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the outdoors.
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