Legion State Park Lake

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites families looking for exciting summer camp experiences for their children to look no further.

MMNS summer camps

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites families looking for exciting summer camp experiences for their children to look no further.

Lake Mary Crawford

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced amendments to the MDWFP state lake permit and fee structure that went into effect February 18, 2025. 

First Tuesday Lectures at MMNS

 The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites you to join a distinguished lineup of experts as they share their latest research at upcoming “First Tuesday Lectures”. 

MDWFP logo

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Martin Shields Jr., who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on February 23, 2025.

Roosevelt SP RV campsite

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites you to be among one of the first to stay at the newly renovated campsites for RV camping at Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi. 

Fossil Road Show

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites all fossil enthusiasts to pack up their rock and fossil discoveries and join us for the 22nd Annual Fossil Road Show on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

fox squirrel

MDWFP would like to inform the public that during the February 12, 2025 meeting of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks it was voted the 2024–2025 Small Game seasons ending on a Friday are extended through thirty (30) minutes after sunset on the first following Sunday. 

2024 VEC youth art contest winner

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites students across Mississippi to get outdoors and participate in the 2025 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. 

Bill Lester Outstanding Sportsman Award

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Bill Lester the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as an educator and promoter of Mississippi’s natural resources.