Outdoors

Land managers are using controlled burns during the growing season to enhance wildlife forage, increase plant diversity, and control woody brush, extending fire’s role beyond winter.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks highlights turkey hunting as a longstanding tradition in April.

Hunters across Mississippi are actively participating in turkey season, emphasizing safety and respect for the outdoors.

The latest episode features a discussion with botanist Dr. Mac Alford on plant discovery and Mississippi’s rich botanical diversity.

Wild hens lay eggs over two weeks and incubate them nearly a month, with nest location crucial for survival, according to wildlife experts.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks posted a photo prompting followers to identify an early-blooming tree native to the state.

The Mississippi Outdoors crew features the Mississippi Paddle Mafia, a community that has explored the state’s waterways for two decades.

Research indicates that not mowing clover food plots can improve forage quality, attract more deer, and reduce invasive weeds, according to wildlife experts.

Mississippi wildlife officials have begun mailing out the 2025-2026 Trapper Harvest Survey. Trappers are encouraged to respond by May 1, 2026.