A landmark poaching case shattered Mississippi’s turkey hunting community—and exposed just how much damage a few reckless outlaws can do. This is the story of Operation Longbeard.
When a non-typical 10-point buck turned a backyard pool into its personal lap lane, an MDWFP conservation officer had to think fast to get it out safely.
When a non-typical 10-point buck turned a backyard pool into its personal lap lane, an MDWFP conservation officer had to think fast to get it out safely.
Each winter, MDWFP biologists take to the skies to monitor duck and goose populations, using aerial surveys to guide habitat management and inform hunters across Mississippi’s Delta.
Mississippi hunters are using boats to reach remote public lands where deer face less pressure—unlocking new opportunities while navigating the risks of water-based hunting.
From sea lampreys to giant salvinia, invasive species threaten our waters—learn how anglers can help stop their spread and protect Mississippi’s ecosystems.