Mississippi DWFP and the Olive Branch Parks and Recreation to Host Youth Fishing Rodeo at George M. Harrison Municipal Park

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) and the Olive Branch Parks and Recreation Department are hosting a youth fishing rodeo at the George M. Harrison Municipal Park (Soccer Complex) on Saturday, May 18.  The fishing rodeo is open to youth 15 years and under. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.  The George M. Harrison Municipal Park is located at the intersection of 8700 Church Road and Highway 305.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, catfish bait, and stringers.

This rodeo will offer a quality fishing experience for young anglers in a controlled and safe environment. Rodeo ponds are well stocked with catfish to make it easier for participants to catch fish and are a great way for a family to spend quality time together.

Those seeking additional information can call the Olive Branch Parks and Recreation office at (662) 893-5219 or the MDWFP Fisheries Bureau at (601) 432-2200.

For more information regarding fishing in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/fishing-boating or call us at (601) 432-2212.

Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP), formerly known as the Mississippi Game & Fish Commission, is an agency of the government of the U.S. state ofMississippi responsible for programs protecting Mississippi fish and wildlife resources and their habitats, as well as administering all state parks; it has its headquarters in Jackson. The agency issues hunting and fishing licenses, advises on habitat protection, and sponsors public education programs. It is also responsible for enforcement of Mississippi's fish and game laws. It is separate from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, which is the governing body for the state's natural salt-water resources and law enforcement thereof (i.e. Gulf of Mexico, ocean-going vessels, etc.).