Roosevelt grand reopening bell

MDWFP celebrated the grand re-opening of Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi, with a special event on September 5, 2025. 

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Matt Wyatt sits down with Dr. Jacob Dikes and Dr. Eric Mitchell, the new leaders of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab.

Delta Dove Hunt

The Mississippi Outdoors crew heads to Humphreys County for opening day of dove season at Cole Lake Plantation.

 Brock Mosley

Matt Wyatt sits down with Mississippi native and professional bass angler Brock Mosley. 
 

katrina 2005

As we mark the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, MDWFP honors those impacted and reflects on the role our staff played in helping communities in need.

Hunting

Dove season begins on September 1, 2025 one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

VEC

MDWFP's Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery’s Visitor Education Center (VEC) was recognized by The Art of Conservation and Wildlife Forever for its partnership in the 2025 Fish Art Contest. 

Roosevelt cabin 12 exterior

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

stamp with background

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