The Magnolia State features a diverse landscape that includes the Delta, Red Clay Hills, Piney Woods, Black Prairie, and the Gulf Coast which all make Mississippi an ideal destination for sportsmen and women. Mississippi features a rich hunting and angling heritage that even includes the birth of the infamous “Teddy Bear,” which resulted from President Teddy Roosevelt’s participation in a black bear hunt in the Delta along the Mississippi River. Popular opportunities that are pursued by sportsmen and women in the Magnolia State include premium white-tailed deer hunting, world-class waterfowl hunting in the Delta, chasing hard-gobbling eastern wild turkeys, and more. Anglers can also experience excellent white and black crappie fishing in numerous lakes across the state, including Enid Lake which currently features the world record white crappie weighing in at an astounding 5.3 pounds! With over 2 million acres of public lands and an abundance of lakes, rivers, and streams, Mississippi is a destination that hunters, anglers, trappers, and recreational shooters will not want to miss.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Mississippi, please contact:
Mississippi State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
Roger Wicker
Representative
Mike Ezell
Representative
Michael Guest
Representative
Trent Kelly
Representative
Bennie Thompson
Mississippi Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Tate Reeves
Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
News Alerts
Mar 04 2024
CSF Spearheads Coalition Letter Supporting Conservation Legislation in Mississippi
Why It Matters: Mississippi continues to fight challenges such as the rapid spread of Chronic...
Feb 26 2024
CSF Supports Safeguarding Funding for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Why It Matters: Every year bills are introduced that would allow individuals to purchase...
Jan 22 2024
Bill to Safeguard MDWFP Funding Brought Back to the Table
Why It Matters: Every year bills are introduced that would allow individuals to purchase...
Oct 10 2023
Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...
Jun 20 2023
Key Priorities Stall in Mississippi but Foundation Laid for 2024 Push
Why It Matters: There was no shortage of legislation impacting hunters and anglers in...
Feb 21 2023
CSF Submits Comments in Support of Dedicated Conservation Funding in Mississippi
Why It Matters: HB 999 would establish a dedicated source of revenue for the...
Feb 13 2023
Mississippi Legislation to Clarify that the State’s Wildlife are Public Trust Resources Stalls in the House
Why It Matters: Mississippi HB 998 and HB 1206 would have codified three key tenets...
Feb 06 2023
Significant Dedicated Conservation Funding Bill on the Move in Mississippi
Why It Matters: With the creation of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund and the...
Jan 23 2023
New Bill Aims to Safeguard State Agency Funding in Mississippi
Why It Matters: Every year across the country, many bills are introduced that aim...
Nov 07 2022
What Mississippi’s Youth Deer Season Means to Me
Why It Matters: States have recognized the importance of providing positive outdoor recreation experiences...
Jul 05 2022
Mississippi Hosts Annual NASC Executive Council Mid-Year Meeting
On June 28, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) Executive Council held their...
Apr 11 2022
Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Awaits Governor’s Signature
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorWhy It Matters: With the passage of HB 606 and SB...
Nov 15 2021
Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus’ Sporting Clays Classic Turns Focus to Dedicated Conservation Funding
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States Coordinator HighlightsWhy It Matters: States, including Mississippi, without a...
Feb 16 2021
Mississippi Caucus Conservation Funding Bill Passes House
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn February 10, legislation that would create the Mississippi...
Feb 08 2021
Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Welcomes New Co-Chairs
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorRecently, the bicameral and bipartisan Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus...
Feb 01 2021
Mississippi Caucus Pushes Increased Conservation Funding
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn January 18, National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC)...
Oct 26 2020
CSF Helps Launch Collegiate Coalition for Sportsmen and Women at Mississippi State University
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn October 13, the Mississippi State University (MSU) Collegiate...
Jul 20 2020
Sportsmen’s Community Rallies against Proposed Change to CWD Management Zones in Mississippi; Commission Tables Rule Proposal
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn July 16, the Commission on Mississippi Department of...
Jul 13 2020
Mississippi: CSF and Partners Submit Letter Opposing CWD Management Zone Delineation Proposed Rule
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn July 3, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined...
Jun 29 2020
Mississippi: School Hunter Safety Course Legislation Signed into Law
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn June 25, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member Governor Tate...
May 11 2020
Mississippi: Commission Considers Proposed Rule Changes
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorThe Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (Commission)...
Apr 20 2020
Mississippi: Sportsmen’s Legislative Updates Amidst COVID-19
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States Coordinator With the widespread impacts of COVID-19, the 2020 regular...
Mar 09 2020
Mississippi: Caucus Hosts 12th Annual Fish Fry
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn March 3, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus)...
Feb 10 2020
Mississippi: Governor Tate Reeves Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn February 7, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) welcomed...
Feb 25 2019
Mississippi: Caucus Hosts Annual Fish Fry
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn February 20, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted...
Nov 05 2018
Mississippi: Second Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorThe Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks confirmed...
Apr 27 2018
Mississippi: Caucus Supports Chronic Wasting Disease Management Act
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorFollowing the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)...
Mar 30 2018
Mississippi: Legislature Passes Resolution Supporting Federal Fishery Management Reforms
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorA resolution supporting federal fishery management reforms benefitting recreational...
Mar 08 2018
Mississippi: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Conservation Partners Gather to Celebrate Sporting Traditions
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn February 28, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted...
Mar 08 2018
Mississippi: State House Hosts Informational Meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn February 28, an informational meeting on chronic-wasting disease...
Sep 28 2017
Mississippi: Governor Phil Bryant Holds Ceremony to Recognize National Hunting & Fishing Day
On September 22, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Co-Chair Governor Phil Bryant of Mississippi hosted...
Aug 03 2017
Mississippi: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Hosts Policy Reception on 2018 Farm Bill
On July 31, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation hosted a policy reception in Biloxi, Mississippi...
Feb 16 2017
Mississippi: Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Fish Fry
On February 15, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted their 9th Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Jun 30 2016
Anglers applaud Gulf governors’ stance on red snapper bill
Texas, Mississippi governors offer support for state management of troubled Gulf fisheryCoastal Conservation Association...
Feb 25 2016
Mississippi Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Fish Fry
On February 17, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) hosted their annual fish fry...
Dec 17 2015
CSF Hosts Southeast Wild Pig Policy Forum
On December 9 and 10, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), working in conjunction with...
Apr 02 2015
Mississippi Sportsmen’s Caucus Expresses Support for Red Snapper Management Authority
The Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus recently submitted a letter to Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member...
Feb 26 2015
Mississippi Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Fish Fry
Last week, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its 9th Annual Caucus Fish Fry...
Oct 30 2014
Mississippi Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Press Conference Supporting the Right to Hunt and Fish
On Wednesday, October 29, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted a press conference at...
Aug 20 2014
Red Snapper Fishery - A Legislator’s Case for State Management
Following is an editorial written by Representative Herb Frierson, Member of the Mississippi Legislative...
Feb 20 2014
Mississippi: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts 8th Annual Dinner
Last week, the Mississippi Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its 8th Annual Dinner in Jackson,...
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Reports and Data
Mar 11 2024
Mississippi: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
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Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Mississippi
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Jan 01 2007
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