Outdoors

Private landowners in Mississippi are helping restore black bear populations through their cooperation with wildlife biologists. Conservation efforts are gaining momentum after near elimination in the early 1900s.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has been collecting data on black bears for more than two decades, providing vital insights into population growth and lineage.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks highlights the origins of its Black Bear Program with an exhibit at its headquarters, showcasing conservation efforts over the years.

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast explores bear populations and hunting seasons across Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana with three wildlife biologists.

State wildlife officials highlight progress in black bear monitoring, combining traditional traps with innovative systems to improve data collection.

Habitat restoration and landowner stewardship have helped black bears recover in Mississippi, highlighting the role of hunters and landowners in wildlife conservation.

Wildlife experts emphasize the importance of year-round habitat management for wild turkeys, including planting food plots like chufa.

Owners of facilities housing exotic deer species in Mississippi must obtain permits from the state board. Authorities advise checking requirements before starting operations.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks highlights different turkey hunting strategies and encourages hunters to select their preferred style.

Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks staff hosted a group of kids and adults at Turkey Fork Reservoir, focusing on wildlife education and conservation.