Outdoors

As hunters prepare for turkey season, officials emphasize safety measures and the importance of hunter education courses.

While white-tailed deer and wild turkeys often share habitats, they have distinct needs that require tailored management strategies. Habitat diversity is key.

Mississippi’s youth fishing events return this April with multiple free rodeos across the state for anglers 15 and younger.

Mississippi State environmental historians discuss the state’s land transformation and its impact on wildlife in a new podcast episode.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks encourages hunters to prepare for turkey season and submit harvest photos.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks offers tips on identifying gobblers and hens during turkey season.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks staff have been using electrofishing to collect data on fish populations across the state.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks collaborates with private landowners to promote conservation on private property, which hosts more than 80% of the state’s wildlife habitat.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is monitoring black bear reproduction through yearly den inspections of collared females. The checks help gather vital data on bear populations.