JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is proud to announce that the Canadian Bear Trap Award has been presented to Andre Hollis, MDWFP State Parks Director, in recognition of his 28 years of dedicated service to Mississippi State Parks.

Each year, the National Association of State Park Directors presents this prestigious award to a state park director who demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to the management and preservation of state parks.

The award holds special significance for Mississippi. The first recipient was Aubrey Rozzell, who served as Director of Mississippi State Parks from 1978 to 1989. Now, 40 years later, the honor has returned to the state.

“Receiving this award is a tremendous honor, but it also reflects the

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