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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. 

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Shannon, MS
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Mark your calendars for the 2025 Gamebird Workshop in Tupelo, Mississippi!⁠

Whether you're…

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2600 Jason Patrick Rd., Holly Springs, MS 38635
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Receive training in internationally recognized environmental education programs for teachers…

Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Identify reptilian predators for fish! Watch staff feed the turtles and fish in the 10,000…

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Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Discover birds that prey on fish! Learn more about birds and wildlife rehabilitation in a…

Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Dive for clues to this "fishy" program where youth will learn what fish prey on other fish! A…

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Lake Lowndes State Park
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Come out and join us for our Bluegrass & more Camp & Jam!!!

Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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In this final spring break program at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery, Visitor Education Center,…

Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center
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Learn more about the art of fly fishing and see the Visitor Education Center's new fly-fishing…

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Students across Mississippi are invited to get outdoors and participate in the 2025 Bob Tyler…

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Youth are invited to a summer of Puppet Theatre each Thursday, June - July. These programs…

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Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Join us for a Choctaw Flute Demonstration by a professional artist, engraver, and traditional…

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Discover America's Richest Waters in Freshwater Illustrated's film, "Hidden Rivers." This film…

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Brady Self, the Northwest Mississippi Forestry Specialist with MSU Extension will present a Tree…

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Activities will continue throughout the day and include "ghostly gyotaku", face painting, a fish…

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