Local hunter kills 900 lb. alligator in South Florida
A renowned hunter in Vancleave bagged the closest thing to a living dinosaur after putting down a 13-foot alligator in South Florida when it started troubling local…
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Wildlife and Fisheries of offer full online Hunter Education classes
Beginning July 31, 2020 residents age 12 and above will be able to complete their Hunter Education requirement online. The internet course, Today’s Hunter in Mississippi which is video narrated and interactive will be available on mdwfp.com. The certificate from…
Alligator hunting season opens August 31st
Gator hunting season is around the corner. The 2018 public waters alligator hunting season opens on Friday, August 31st at 12 p.m. The season will be open for ten days and will close at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 10th.…
Gator hunting permits accepted through June 7th
If you’re looking to hunt alligators this season you have seven days from today to submit your application. Applications will be accepted through June 7th through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The first drawing for permits will…
Alligator hunting season changes
Big changes are coming to Mississippi’s alligator hunting season. Mississippi Department of Wildlife introduced changes on how hunters will get a permit from the previous first come, first serve to a lottery style drawing. Those interested in obtaining a permit…
Increase In Hunting Licenses
The price of hunting and fishing licenses could soon increase to help pay for more state game wardens. The senate passes a house bill which would increase fish and small game licenses from eight dollars, to ten. Meantime fishing and…
Gun Ownership Declines in U.S., Not on Gulf Coast
A major U.S. trend survey finds that the number of Americans who live in a household with at least one gun is lower than it's ever been.
Weekend Outdoors Report w/ Barry Foster (Nov. 20, 2014)
This week, Barry provides some tips for Christmas shopping for the outdoors lover in your life.
Weekend Outdoors Report w/ Barry Foster (Nov. 6, 2014)
Which does Barry love more, hunting or fishing? Find out here!
House and Senate Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Supports the Right to Hunt, Fish, & Trap in MS
The Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held a press conference Wednesday at the State Capitol to address its support for the constitutional right to hunt, fish, and trap in Mississippi.
Are Hunting & Fishing Constitutional Rights?
This year on Election Day, Mississippians will get the chance to vote on whether or not hunting and fishing should become a constitutional right.
Weekend Outdoors Report w/ Barry Foster (Sept. 11, 2014)
Check out Barry as he discusses not letting yourself get rusty with that gun in the off season.
MS Holds First Second Amendment Tax Free Holiday
This past weekend, Mississippi celebrated its first Second Amendment Tax Free Holiday, and businesses say it was a huge success.
Weekend Outdoors Report w/ Barry Foster (Sept. 4, 2014)
Check out this week's Weekend Outdoors Report right here.
2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday is This Weekend
Gun store owners are looking forward to the 2nd Amendment tax free holiday this weekend.
Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
Outdoors enthusiasts can see a sales tax break on hunting items this weekend, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said while visiting Van’s Sporting Goods Wednesday.