Alligators in Mississippi Waterways
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks wishes to help inform the public about the presence of alligators in our waterways and the safety concerns that you may have.
Helpful information about the MDWFP Alligator Program in Mississippi can be found at https://mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/alligator-program/.
Educational material to educate and inform both residents and visitors is available by the MDWFP. You can follow the links below to learn more about alligators and what to do (and what not to do!) should you encounter one.
Alligator Awareness (Pamphlet)
Alligators – Neighbors or Nuisance Pest?
Feeding Alligators: “It Could Cost You an Arm and A Leg”