Mississippi’s Fire on the Forty Program Opens Applications for 2026

Mississippi’s Fire on the Forty program is accepting applications for its 2026 cycle. The application period runs from May 1 through June 19, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

The cost-share program aims to help landowners use prescribed fire to improve wildlife habitat and manage their properties more effectively. Participants can receive assistance in implementing controlled burns to enhance ecological health and biodiversity.

Landowners interested in applying can find more information and submit their applications on the department’s website at https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/private-lands-program/fire-on-the-forty, officials said.

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