Mississippi’s Roosevelt State Park to Host Youth Fishing Rodeo

Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks 06.21.13

Roosevelt State Park will host a youth fishing rodeo on Saturday, June 29. The fishing rodeo is open to youth 15 years and under; registration begins at 8 a.m. Roosevelt State Park is located on Highway 13 in Morton.

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

Fishing rodeos offer quality fishing experiences for young anglers in a controlled and safe environment. The rodeo locations are well stocked with catfish to make it easier for participants to catch fish. This rodeo is a great way for a family to spend quality time together.

Those seeking additional information can call the Roosevelt State Park Office at (601) 732-6316 or the Fisheries Bureau at (601) 432-2200.

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.).