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April 30, 2026

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. […]

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest, and the winners will be used in the agency’s 2026 calendar. […]

The opening day of dove season is one of the most anticipated and popular hunting days of the year for many Mississippians. […]

The MDWFP is pleased to announce the grand re-opening Sept. 5 of Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi. […]

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified a conventional tackle state saltwater fishing record for Conger Eel. […]

Officials with the MDMR announced that the recreational fishing season for Gag will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Sept. 1, 2025. […]

The MDWFP will once again participate in the nationwide observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day, taking place on September 27, 2025. […]

The MDWFP is proud to announce Johnny Granberry of Lexington, Mississippi, as the winner of the Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp Art Contest. […]

Beginning August 18, 2025, the MDMR Licensing Office will temporarily relocate to the MDMR’s Pass Christian Check Station. […]