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Rick Hamrick

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Rick Hamrick, the Small Game Coordinator for MDWFP, to talk about the story of quail in Mississippi.

museum accreditation

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums.

Pickwick

The Mississippi Outdoors crew heads to Pickwick Lake in Tishomingo County for some spring break smallmouth bass fishing with high school tournament angler Skip Howell.

Upcoming Events

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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The playground will be closed Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. 

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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MMNS will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. 

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Every Tues and Fri at 10 a.m., and Sun at 2 p.m., from December 2 - 23, 2025, see Santa scuba…

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Discover the magic of snow - no matter the weather!