Deer of the Year
Good luck finally runs out for huge Mississippi River buck
College student Zach Jones shot an 8-point buck with his bow on Oct. 13 at Ashbrook Island along the Mississippi River. […]
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Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is a document that identifies the outdoor recreational needs across Mississippi. […]
Deer of the Year
Greenwood teen kills huge Grenada County buck
Luke Kelly was hunting on a relative’s 300-acre farm in Grenada County on Oct. 8 when he arrowed this giant buck. […]
Deer Hunting
MDWFP clarifies confusion around deer bag limits for 2023/2024 season
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is responding to any confusion surrounding 2023/2024 deer harvest limits. […]
Hunting
Hunter’s special rates at Mississippi State Parks
Select Mississippi State Parks offer discounted lodging rates to sportsmen during the 2023-24 hunting season. […]
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Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season closing Sept. 30, 2023
Mississippi’s recreational red snapper season will close Sept. 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. After the closure, no red snapper shall be landed. […]
Fishing
MDMR certifies fish records for September 2023
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified three state all tackle fishing records for September 2023. […]
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. […]
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. […]