Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum

About

Housed in an old hardware store brimming with character in downtown Leland, the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum is a fascinating look at not only the animals native to this area, but also the outdoorsmen who have helped preserve our natural resources

Story

Housed in an old hardware store brimming with character in downtown Leland, the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum is a fascinating look at not only the fish and animals native to this area, but the tools used to
harvest them. These run the gamut from Indian spears to antique lures, outboard motors and the latest in trail cameras.

Displays and stories abound from hunters, fishers and outdoor lovers who are helping preserve the history of our natural resources by sharing their prized possessions.

A part of Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum, the Mississippi Outdoor Hall of Fame seeks to honor Mississippians who have dedicated their lives to the Great Outdoors. It features seventeen members,
including former slave and bear hunter Holt Collier and Mississippi outdoor video and television personalities Will Primos, Toxey Haas, and Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland.

Mission

The mission of the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum is to preserve the history, heritage, and traditions of hunting, fishing, and the Great Outdoors in Mississippi; to honor the people that have been a part of it;
and to educate the public of the vast natural resources of the great state of Mississippi.