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🎣June 7 & 8 are Free Fishing Days for 2025, and there is no license requirement to cast a line in Mississippi -> Additionally, permits to fish at State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes are not required.  Find a fishing spot near you - mdwfp.com/fishing-boatin…

Are you looking for a great place to get on the water? Our great state has many more public lakes for you to check out! Ready to find one near you? - mdwfp.com/fishing-boatin… #FishingAndBoatingWeek #Fishing #Boating #SeeYaOutdoors #SafeOnTheWater

A new episode of the MSO Podcast is LIVE! Matt Wyatt sits down with MDWFP's K9 Team. You’ll hear how these dogs are trained, what makes them special, and why this unit is such a critical part of protecting both people and wildlife. Check it out now - youtu.be/I8bW3rceW_w?si…

MDWFP partners with Responsive Management to conduct an annual hunter survey. You may receive a text message, email, or phone call being asked to participate. This feedback is used to better understand MS hunting participation & harvests. ⁠ Thanks for your participation.

The spring squirrel season wraps up on Sunday, June 1. There are extensive public land squirrel hunting opportunities in Mississippi through Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), National Wildlife Refuges, and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers lands. mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunti…

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE! In this episode, Matt Wyatt sits down with Dr. Holley Muraco, a marine mammal researcher with Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center. You don't want to miss it! - youtube.com/watch?v=95dn01…

Our office will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. If you need to purchase a hunting or fishing license, you can do so by visiting mdwfp.com or calling 1-800-5GO-HUNT. To report a hunting or fishing violation, call 1-800-BE-SMART.

MDWFP wants you to have fun and #StaySafe on the water as we head into Memorial Day Weekend!🛶⁠ ⁠ We've spent the week sharing safety tips for National Safe Boating Week, and here's a wrap up on the best practices to stay safe on the water this holiday weekend!⁠

🌊 Get ready to make a splash this summer! 🌞 Opening this Memorial Day Weekend on May 24, Mississippi State Parks' water features are the perfect places to cool down and kick off summer! Plan your visit - mdwfp.com/parks-destinat…

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE! In this episode, Matt Wyatt sits down with Trent Ellis, a Mississippi hunter turned viral storyteller, to talk about his path from a quiet finance office to social media stardom. Check it out - youtube.com/watch?v=AjajnP…

This National Safe Boating Week, MDWFP wants to remind you that anyone born after June 30, 1980 must complete a boater education course before operating a motorized vessel on the public waters of Mississippi. ⁠ Complete your boater education course - mdwfp.com/law-enforcemen…

The spring squirrel season opens today and closes June 1! There are extensive public land squirrel hunting opportunities in Mississippi through Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), National Wildlife Refuges, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands. mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunti…

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast is LIVE! In this episode, Matt Wyatt sits down with Dr. Richard Buchholz, biology professor at the University of Mississippi, to explore the strange and fascinating world of wild turkeys. Check it out - youtube.com/watch?v=S2iD6l…

💐 Happy Mother's Day from MDWFP! 💐

A new episode of the MSO Podcast is LIVE! This week, Matt Wyatt welcomes back Kennie Prince, a retired conservation officer and author of 'The Poacher's Nightmare', for more outrageous and unforgettable stories from his undercover career! Don't miss it - youtube.com/watch?v=JYNUsb…

🦃 Turkey season wrapped up last week, and we hope everyone had a safe and successful season! Are you curious to see how the season went across the state? Check out our interactive Game Check Map to see county by county harvest totals! Check it out! - mdwfp.com/gamecheck

The Private Lands alligator season applications are open! Beginning this year, applications can only be submitted ONLINE. These applications will remain open until July 1, 2025. For info on how to apply & to apply - mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunti…

It's important for you know the best practices when living alongside black bears! Visit this link to read more - bearwise.org 📷: Victoria Darden

🐻 Think you know Mississippi’s black bears? How to Play: -> Watch the video and pause when you see the question. -> Think of your answer before the reveal! -> Count how many you get right and drop your score in the comments!

A new episode of the MSO Podcast is LIVE! In this episode, Matt Wyatt welcomes back Anthony Ballard, MDWFP's Black Bear Program Coordinator, for a deep dive into one of Mississippi's greatest wildlife comeback stories. Check it out now - youtube.com/watch?v=cAW3wz…