Free fishing weekend during national fishing and boating week
The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. On June 2nd and 3rd,...
Tag : Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks
Applications open for alligator hunting season
If you want to join in on alligator hunting season in Mississippi, now is your chance. While the season doesn’t begin until the end of...
Featured Department of Wildlife asks public to submit samples for CWD testing
by Alex Paton
In 2013, a non-permitted high-fenced enclosure was discovered by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks law enforcement just southwest of Hattiesburg in Lamar County....
Featured Turkey hunters to see peak season in early April
by Alex Paton
Turkey season is underway and wildlife experts are saying that Mississippi’s 50,000 wild turkey hunters will be seeing a good season this year. The spring...
Featured Public continues to seek new information on CWD in Mississippi deer
Hundreds gathered at the Vicksburg Conference Center earlier this week for a public forum about the existence of Chronic Wasting Disease in Mississippi’s deer population....
Featured Be on alert for deer crossing roads due to flooding
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks urges all motorists to be on alert for deer crossing roads and highways more frequently as they...
Featured Case of Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed for MS Deer
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is urging hunters to remain calm as a deer in Issaquena County has tested positive for Chronic...
Featured Wild pigs costing Mississippians millions
by Alex Paton
In recent years, wild pigs have been a controversial topic in wildlife and agricultural discussions from top government officials to local farmers talking over the...