News Archives - Page 28 of 39 - Mississippi Sportsman

May 1, 2026

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ 2022 Marine Information Calendars are now available at locations along the Coast. […]

The MDWFP received test results indicating a mature buck collected in Warren County was positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). […]

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced the promotion of three conservation officers. […]

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified four state fishing records at their December meeting. […]

The boat ramp at Paul B. Johnson State Park’s Geiger Lake will be closed for repairs. A new boat dock will be built. […]

A winter drawdown will be conducted at Wall Doxey State Park’s Spring Lake, lowering the water level approximately 4 feet. […]

The MDMR announced that the state recreational fishing season for red snapper will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Nov. 21, 2021. […]

Sixteen MDWFP Conservation Officers were honored by the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for outstanding achievements. […]

MDMR announced that recreational harvest for Greater Amberjack will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Nov. 1, 2021. […]

Marine fisheries staff at the MDMR have successfully tagged and released four tripletail to study their movement patterns. […]

The MDMR announced the closing of commercial and recreational harvest for lane snapper in Mississippi territorial waters on Oct. 18, 2021. […]

The MDWFP is continuing its partnership with others to provide cost-share for prescribed burning on private lands. […]