Black Bear M55 found and tagged for tracking near Woolmarket community
One black bear in South Mississippi being found right in our back yard! M55 is a 175 pound male thought to be between 3-5 years old. He…
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2024 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest announced
Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in an art contest. The 2024 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest has…
State Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks clarifies deer season bag limits
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks wants to be sure everyone is clear about deer harvesting limits for the upcoming season. MDWFP has not increased the bag limit on white-tailed deer. There is a limit of one antlered buck…
State director of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks announces retirement
After nearly 3 decades as executive director of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Dr. Sam Polles is retiring this month. MDWFP is one of a very few agencies that touches the lives of citizens across this state every…
Mississippi officials report increasing number of sick, dead deer possibly linked to Hemorrhagic Disease
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has received an increasing number of sick and/or deceased deer reports within the past weeks. Wildlife Biologists suspect Mississippi may be experiencing an outbreak of Hemorrhagic Disease (HD), commonly called blue-tongue.…
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…
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…