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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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) would like to inform the public that during the January 23, 2025 meeting of the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, it was voted, for this year only, the 2024–2025 either-sex white-tailed deer season was extended through thirty (30) minutes after sunset on Sunday, February 2, 2025. 

Neshoba County Lake

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has drained Neshoba County Lake for spillway repairs and closed recreational access to the lake. 

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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites you to kick off 2025 at Mississippi State Parks! 

Reno Moore

Reno Moore shares his journey from learning handgun safety on a budget as a college student to designing comprehensive firearm training programs for Mississippians.

Neshoba County Lake

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has announced plans to drain Neshoba County Lake to make repairs to the dam’s spillway.

Mindbender mansion

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS), Mr. E., and the Mindbender Society invite visitors of all ages to test their brainpower by solving puzzles and challenges in the “Mindbender Mansion” exhibit!

Joey Buchanan outstanding sportsman

The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks unanimously voted to award Joey Buchanan the Mississippi Outstanding Sportsman Award in recognition of his achievements as a promoter of natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation. 

Scott Baker

Scott Baker shares stories from his early hunting days, explains why squirrel hunting is a great gateway for young hunters, and discusses the importance of public lands for small game.