MDWFP Archives - Mississippi Sportsman

June 6 & 7, 2026, have been designated as “Free Fishing Days,” allowing all Mississippi residents to participate in fishing without a license. […]

The MDWFP wants to inform the public that Tippah County Lake will reopen on Saturday, May 30, 2026 to fishing and boating only. […]

The MDWFP is reminding residents to be bear aware, understand typical bear behavior, and take simple precautions. […]

The MDWFP announced a record harvest for the 2026 spring turkey season, with Mississippi hunters reporting 17,907 birds through Game Check. […]

The MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science participates in the 2026 Blue Star Museums program serving U.S. military personnel. […]

The MDWFP Visitor Education Center at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery is partnering with the National Park Service to host a fish camp for youth. […]

The MDWFP is notifying visitors of temporary boat access adjustments at Paul B. Johnson and Percy Quin State Parks. […]

The MDWFP presented proposed updates during the April meeting of the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. […]

Applications for private water alligator hunting will be May 1 – July 1 and for public water alligator hunting will be open June 1- 12. […]

These youth fishing rodeos are free and provide the opportunity for young anglers to fish in a lake that is well-stocked with catfish! […]

The MDWFP is pleased to announce Jerry Carter, MDWFP Chief of Law Enforcement has been recognized as a Patriotic Employer. […]

The MDWFP celebrated the grand re-opening of Paul B. Johnson Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with a special event on March 26, 2026. […]