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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. 

public comments

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. 

Park Snow

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants to inform the public of the reopening of J.P. Coleman State Park in Iuka, Mississippi, effective Thursday, April 30, 2026. Park reservations are now open. 

bear work up

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is excited to announce the return of Bear Week, taking place now until May 1, 2026, on MDWFP’s Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Southern Black Bears

Anthony Ballard (Mississippi), Spencer Daniels (Arkansas), and John Hanks (Louisiana) join the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast for a rare three-state bear program roundtable.

Fishing

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) fisheries biologists are optimistic about fishing success in 2026. 

Bourdreax

Melanie Boudreaux, assistant research professor at Mississippi State University, joins the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast to share what may be the first study to put hard numbers on how wild hogs and deer interact.

Fishing

Mississippi hunters and anglers can now opt in to automatic license renewal through the MDWFP licensing system.

LeFleur's bluff

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is proud to announce that LeFleur’s Bluff Playground has been named a top public playground in the nation, earning 6th place in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Public Playground.