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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi! 

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MDWFP is excited to announce the winners of the first-ever Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp Art Contest.

Fannye Cook

Travel back in time in this living history performance featuring Dr. Cathy Shropshire as Mississippi conservation pioneer Fannye A. Cook.

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Education and Outreach

AIMS (Archery in Mississippi Schools) and MSSP (Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program) provide valuable opportunities for students to develop skills, discipline, and sportsmanship.

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.

Any person born after January 1, 1972, must complete a hunter education course to legally hunt in Mississippi.

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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.