Fisheries

Mississippi agency conducting den checks

The state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks conducted another year of den checks. A big part of bear research includes monitoring reproduction. The agency does so by conducting…

Alfred Williams awarded Outstanding Sportsman Award

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks voted to award Alfred Williams of Jackson the Outstanding Sportsman Award. The award recognizing his achievements as promoter of fisheries and conservation, as well as breaking barriers in bass fishing. Williams first joining…

CARES Act assistance applications open November 9

BILOXI, Miss. – Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 8 a.m. on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a…

MDWFP celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants you to mark your calendar for National Fishing and Boating Week June 1 - 9, a national celebration of fishing and boating. June 1st and 2nd are designated as “Free…