Events & Announcements
Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival to be held April 11
The MDMR annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival, along with the MDEQ Waterfest, will be held Saturday, April 11. […]
Year: 2026
Alligator
Mississippi’s alligator hunting season is right around the corner
Applications for private water alligator hunting will be May 1 – July 1 and for public water alligator hunting will be open June 1- 12. […]
Catfish
2026 Youth Fishing Rodeos
These youth fishing rodeos are free and provide the opportunity for young anglers to fish in a lake that is well-stocked with catfish! […]
News
MDWFP Chief of Law Enforcement recognized as patriotic employer
The MDWFP is pleased to announce Jerry Carter, MDWFP Chief of Law Enforcement has been recognized as a Patriotic Employer. […]
News
Paul B. Johnson State Park celebrates grand re-opening
The MDWFP celebrated the grand re-opening of Paul B. Johnson Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a special event on March 26, 2026. […]
Hunting
MDWFP proposed rules and regulations at March commission meeting
The MDWFP presented proposed hunting seasons and regulatory updates during the March meeting of the Mississippi Commission. […]
Catfish
Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers
Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water. […]
Hunting
NEBO’s Newton flashlights
For durable, dependable and exceptionally bright alkaline flashlights, NEBO’s Newton 2000, 2500 and 3000 provide the ideal solution. Each model includes an adjustable zoom that changes from a wide-area beam to a focused spot: the
News
MDWFP proposes habitat enhancement projects to support wild turkey populations statewide
The MDWFP announced a series of proposed habitat enhancement projects aimed at improving conditions for wild turkey populations. […]
Bass Fishing
MDWFP launches largemouth bass tagging project on Ross Barnett Reservoir
The MDWFP Central Region fisheries biologists have initiated a largemouth bass tagging project on Ross Barnett Reservoir. […]
Field Reports
Mississippi wild turkey hunt – Chasing one of the toughest birds in the woods
The Mississippi Outdoors crew heads to Madison County to follow MDWFP Commissioner Billy Mounger on a pursuit of the Eastern wild turkey. […]
Bass Fishing
Rapala ClapTail 110
The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it. […]