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April 30, 2026

Last year was another good year for deer hunters in the Magnolia State. Does were easy to find and harvest on private and public lands. […]

The MDWFP Black Bear Program is leaning into multiple research methods to continue better understanding our black bear population. […]

Due to increased interests in certain WMA dove fields, a draw is being implemented for Black Prairie and William (Billy) C. Deviney WMAs. […]

To participate in the 2024 velvet buck season, hunters will be required to obtain a special Velvet Season Permit. […]

MDWFP is accepting draw permit applications for deer, rabbit, and early season teal hunts on Wildlife Management Areas. […]

The MDWFP announced Commissioner Scott Coopwood has been elected to serve as Chairman of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. […]

The recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. […]

Governor Tate Reeves has appointed Colin Maloney and Todd Hairston to the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. […]

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified two state all tackle saltwater fishing records, both using a spear, for July 2024. […]

Percy Quin State Park in McComb, Mississippi, with have its grand re-opening on August 2, 2024, starting at 8:00 a.m. […]

The MDWFP is working with MSU to gain a better understanding of the perceptions surrounding black bears through a statewide public survey. […]

In the last six years, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected in 317 white-tailed deer in 16 counties across Mississippi. […]