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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) was named Best Museum in Mississippi in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi 2026 Reader Poll.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is notifying visitors of temporary boat access adjustments at Paul B. Johnson and Percy Quin State Parks in honor of the America 250 Fourth of July celebrations.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) presented proposed updates to state park fees, fishing and boating permits, statewide creel limits, commercial fishing regulations, Wildlife Management Area Regulation, and turkey hunting rules during the April meeting of the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
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Any person born after January 1, 1972, must complete a hunter education course to legally hunt in Mississippi.
Any person born on or after June 30, 1980, must complete a boating education course in order to operate a boat on Mississippi public waterways.
AIMS (Archery in Mississippi Schools) and MSSP (Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program) provide valuable opportunities for students to develop skills, discipline, and sportsmanship.
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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is committed to conserving and enhancing Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, and parks, providing quality outdoor recreation, and engaging the public in natural resource conservation.