Roosevelt cabin 12 exterior

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Mississippi! 

stamp with background

MDWFP is excited to announce the winners of the first-ever Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp Art Contest.

Cathy Shrompshire

Cathy Shropshire portrays Fannye Cook, the pioneering conservationist who spearheaded the creation of the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission nearly 100 years ago.

Fannye Cook

Travel back in time in this living history performance featuring Dr. Cathy Shropshire as Mississippi conservation pioneer Fannye A. Cook.

National hunting and fishing day signing

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is honored to once again participate in the nationwide observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day, taking place on September 27, 2025. 

Jason Hoeksema

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt sits down with Dr. Jason Hoeksema, a biology professor at Ole Miss, to explore the fascinating world of wild mushrooms.

Gary Holcomb

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt is joined by Gary Holcomb, coordinator of the Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program (MSSP).

Slade Priest Podcast

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, Matt Wyatt sits down with land agent and outdoor TV host Slade Priest, better known as The Hunting Land Man.

Wolf Lake

Wolf Lake located in Yazoo and Humphreys Counties will reopen for fishing and boating on Tuesday, June 3 at 6 a.m.