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MDWFP announces the temporary closure of nine state parks in north Mississippi, effective immediately, due to hazardous conditions caused by a significant winter ice storm.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors to come face‑to‑face with some of the most awe‑inspiring creatures ever to walk the Earth!
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants to inform boaters that the boat ramp at Percy Quin State Park in McComb, Mississippi, is re-opened as of January 22, 2026.
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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.