In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with William McKinley and Kamen Campbell from MDWFP’s Deer Program to discuss chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Keith Meals shares his journey from North Carolina to Mississippi, his early days in fisheries management, and his role in making critical decisions that have shaped crappie fishing across the state’s top reservoirs.
Winter drawdowns can be used to manage nuisance aquatic vegetation or manipulate fish populations. Read more about ponds and drawdowns from this article featured in the November - December 2024 edition of the Mississippi Outdoors Magazine.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites visitors to dive behind-the-scenes of the Museum’s aquatic conservation efforts during the next First Tuesday Noon Lecture, “What We Do in the Shallows” on December 3, 2024, from Noon - 1 p.m.
George Phillips shares his expertise on Mississippi’s ancient history through fossils, from marine life to rare dinosaur discoveries.
The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Alfred Williams the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as a promoter of fisheries and conservation, and for breaking barriers in bass fishing.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors of all ages to enjoy a season of “Museum Merriment” featuring events and holiday decorations that promise joy, fun, and discovery!
Rick Burris, Chief Scientific Officer at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources shares the department’s efforts in fisheries management, including setting size and bag limits, tracking fish populations, and working closely with other Gulf states.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) hosted the grand opening of the Percy Quin Love Lock Bridge at Percy Quin State Park last week.
William McKinley dives into the data behind deer management, explains the importance of hunters leading the conservation effort, and shares his personal journey from childhood hunting trips to a career in wildlife biology.