Bear Week 2026 kicks off with conservation efforts spotlight

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has begun Bear Week 2026, an event focused on bear conservation and public education.

The department is taking visitors behind the scenes to showcase its century-long efforts to monitor and study bear populations. These efforts aim to support the recovery of the species, which has seen significant progress over the years.

MDWFP encourages the public to follow their updates throughout Bear Week to stay informed about ongoing conservation initiatives and bear-related activities.

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