Outdoors

As youth turkey season begins, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks urges hunters to teach safe hunting practices to young participants.

MDWFP honors its staff for their dedication to conservation, public service, and outdoor recreation across Mississippi.

Four officers with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks were promoted to sergeant during a ceremony on March 2, 2026.

Mississippi’s spring wild turkey season will start March 14, 2026, and end May 3, with extensions allowed under state law.

Wildlife managers recommend starting dove field preparations now to ensure successful planting this spring. Planning and soil testing are key steps.

Turkey season in Mississippi begins March 14, with youth season starting March 7. Hunters are encouraged to get their licenses and familiarize themselves with new digital reporting requirements.

Hunter Farrior shares his story of starting Spring Legion Turkey Hunting and his passion for preserving turkey hunting traditions on the latest Mississippi Outdoors Podcast.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites families to a week of educational programs at the Visitor Education Center during spring break.

Officials provide updates and tips ahead of the 2026 turkey hunting season, which begins soon.