Collared Black Bear

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) is reminding residents to be bear aware, understand typical bear behavior, and take simple precautions to safely coexist with these native wildlife residents.

2026 keep ms beautiful award

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) have been recognized as a second-place award winner in the State Government category of the Keep Mississippi Beautiful 2026 Annual Awards Program.

Martin Coker

MDWFP biologist Martin Coker joins the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast to explain the difference between a nuisance animal and a fur bearer species, and why that distinction matters for how they're managed.

blue star museum

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) is proud to participate in the 2026 Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and up to five family members from now until September 7, 2026.

 

VEC

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Visitor Education Center (VEC) at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery is partnering with the National Park Service to host a fish camp for youth. 

Bug Myths

Matt Wyatt sits down with Brady Dunaway, ecologist with the Mississippi Natural Heritage Program.

Park Snow

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants to inform the public of the reopening of John Kyle State Park in Sardis, Mississippi, effective Friday, May 22, 2026. Park reservations are now open. 

2026 Fallen officer memorial

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) held its annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on Thursday to honor and remember the Conservation Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 

MMNS best of Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) was named Best Museum in Mississippi in Mississippi Magazine’s Best of Mississippi 2026 Reader Poll.