{"id":140717,"date":"2024-07-01T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=140717"},"modified":"2024-07-01T13:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T18:50:45","slug":"july-4-designated-a-free-fishing-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/july-4-designated-a-free-fishing-day\/","title":{"rendered":"July 4 Designated a Free Fishing Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks<\/strong> (MDWFP<\/strong>) has designated Thursday, July 4\u00a0as a “Free Fishing Day<\/strong>,” offering residents the opportunity to enjoy fishing without a license on any public water throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDWFP encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity and visit one of 18 state lakes<\/strong><\/a> or 18 state park lakes<\/strong><\/a> while creating lasting memories and fostering a love for fishing and conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 4 will be a free fishing day at 18 state parks and 18 state lakes. Submitted photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Free Fishing Days are a great opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, or for seasoned anglers to introduce someone new to the sport. Please note that while a license isn\u2019t required to sport fish, permits to fish at a state-owned lake will still be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information regarding hunting and fishing in Mississippi, visit the MDWFP website<\/a> or call (601) 432-2400. Follow MDWFP on Facebook at www.facebook.com\/mdwfp<\/a> or on Twitter\/X at www.twitter.com\/<\/a>MDWFPonline<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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