Coronavirus in Mississippi: Wildlife department extends closures due to COVID-19

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has made temporary changes to its business operations effective immediately for the safety of its employees and the public. These changes are in effect now and will remain in effect until further notice.

Closures:

• State and regional offices are closed to the public.
• State lakes and state park lakes will remain open for those that wish to go fishing from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. However, state fishing lake offices, campgrounds and bath houses will be closed.
• State park bath houses and primitive camping will be closed and no new RV camping reservations will be accepted.
• The Museum of Natural Science and the North Mississippi Visitor Education Center will be closed to the public.
• MDWFP shooting facilities; Turcotte, McHenry, and McIvor, will remain open. However, tournaments and events are canceled.
• Clark Creek Natural Area near Woodville is closed to the publi
• MDWFP wildlife management areas will remain open.

During this time, all personnel not assigned to state and regional offices will continue to provide services statewide and remain fully operational.

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Purchase a Mississippi hunting or fishing license

You can purchase your Mississippi hunting or fishing license using any of the following:

• Via the MDWFP Mobile App
• Online at www.MDWFP.com
• Call 1-800-5-GO-HUNT
• Visiting any local license vendor location

You may also leave a message for a representative of our license and boating staff by calling 601-432-2055

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