Business Details
23 Years
experience
Mississippi Wildlife Conservation & Outdoor Education Programs
Established in 2003, our foundation serves as the sole organization directly supporting Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and Department of Marine Resources. We focus on preserving the state's natural heritage through conservation initiatives, educational programs, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Our efforts span from the Delta's fertile soil to the Gulf Coast, addressing wildlife protection, habitat restoration, and youth engagement. With over two decades of experience, we've facilitated over 28,000 youth hunting/fishing licenses and awarded conservation scholarships.Our team combines expertise in wildlife management, philanthropy, and outdoor education to maximize federal funding returns through programs like the Pittman Robertson Act. We maintain transparent financial practices, with 90% of expenditures directed toward mission-critical activities, and undergo annual independent audits to ensure accountability.
Services
Wildlife Conservation
Outdoor Education
Youth Programs
Scholarship Funding
Habitat Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We've supported Mississippi's wildlife conservation since 2003
- Directly partners with state wildlife and marine resource agencies
- Youth license program creates future conservationists with 12:1 federal funding returns
- Transparent financial practices with 90%+ mission-focused spending
- Awarded over $12,000 annually in conservation scholarships
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Services
Youth License Program
We purchase $5 hunting/fishing licenses for Mississippi youth completing Hunter Education courses. This initiative creates future conservationists while generating over $62 federal matching funds per license through the Pittman Robertson Act. Our program has facilitated 28,000+ licenses since inception.
Black Bear Program
Supporting MDWFP's endangered black bear conservation efforts through tracking collars and habitat research. Our funding helped triple Mississippi's bear population since 2002 while promoting human-bear conflict prevention. The program focuses on both American and Louisiana black bear subspecies.
Scholarship Program
We award four $3,000 annual scholarships for conservation-related studies. This program develops future environmental stewards while supporting academic pursuits in wildlife management, marine biology, and outdoor recreation leadership across Mississippi institutions.
McIvor Shooting Facility
Our 300-acre shooting sports complex near Sardis offers archery, rifle, and shotgun training. This state-of-the-art facility promotes safe firearms education while providing public access to improve hunting proficiency and competitive shooting skills.
Fishing Rodeos
We organize educational fishing events introducing children to angling and aquatic conservation. These programs combine hands-on fishing experiences with environmental education, using stocked ponds and expert-led instruction from MDWFP fisheries biologists.
People
Clark Gordin
Chief Executive Officer
With over 50 years in sales and finance, Clark leads our conservation efforts. Former regional director for the National Wild Turkey Federation, he holds a Series 7 finance license and founded Archery in Mississippi Schools. Residing in Ocean Springs, he ensures strategic financial stewardship.
Josh Carver
Operations Coordinator
Former MDWFP Marketing Director with five years of state conservation experience. Delta native Josh specializes in recruitment initiatives and developed Mississippi College's sporting clays team. He focuses on connecting youth with outdoor heritage through innovative programming in Jackson.
Questions
How does my donation support Mississippi's wildlife?
Donations fund conservation projects, tracking collars for bear research, and youth outdoor education programs across the state.
What youth programs do you offer?
We provide hunting/fishing licenses for trained youth, scholarships, school archery programs, and shooting sports facilities.
Can I direct donations to specific causes?
Yes - choose categories like wildlife conservation, fisheries, parks, or the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
How do you ensure financial accountability?
We undergo annual independent audits with over 90% of spending directed toward mission-critical conservation activities.
What planned giving options exist?
Support future conservation through charitable trusts, life insurance designations, or estate bequests to our 501(c)(3).
