News Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

December 12, 2025

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ 2026 Marine Information Calendars are now available at locations along the Coast. […]

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state saltwater fishing records using conventional tackle for November. […]

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified four state saltwater fishing records for the month of October. […]

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has confirmed that the final unaccounted for Rhesus Macaque has been recovered. […]

The MDWFP recently received CWD positive test results for a hunter-harvested buck during the 2025 Velvet Season from Prentiss County. […]

The MDWFP has closed Lake Tom Bailey to public access. MDWFP began draining the lake to make repairs to the dam. […]

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state saltwater fishing records for the month of September. […]

NOAA officials have announced that the recreational fishing season for greater amberjack will close in federal waters on Sept. 27, 2025. […]

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks began draining Lake Tom Bailey this week to make repairs to the dam. […]

Alan Hayes, Karley Hayes, Danny Boler, Anna Beauchamp, Brantlee Marbury and Noah Marbury got a giant gator that measured 13 feet, 11 inches. […]

The MDWFP is proud to announce that the Canadian Bear Trap Award has been presented to Andre Hollis, MDWFP State Parks Director. […]

The MDWFP celebrated the grand re-opening of Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi, with a special event on September 5, 2025. […]