Mississippi Hunting Seasons 2023-2024 [Updated Schedule!]

Welcome to the thorough guide for the Mississippi Hunting Season 2023–2024, where we provide you access to all the essential details you need. To help you easily understand the hunting seasons in Mississippi, this guide includes information on the dates of each season, the regulations and bag limits, the necessary licenses, and helpful links. Whether you’re interested in deer, alligators, or other game species, this guide is your go-to source for a productive and fun hunting experience. Let’s get into the specifics to make the most of the upcoming Mississippi hunting season.

Mississippi Hunting Seasons

Mississippi offers a range of hunting opportunities, including the chance to hunt alligators in the southern part of the state. There are a number of rules that must be followed during hunting season, including a prohibition on using decoys and bait on animals (with the exception of crows and nuisance animals). Hunting dogs are generally allowed, although they are not permitted during muzzleloader and archery deer seasons. It is important to familiarize yourself with the Mississippi Hunting Schedule to ensure that you are following all of the relevant regulations and guidelines.

Mississippi Deer Season 2023-2024

Many deer hunting seasons in Mississippi for 2023-2024 enable hunters to chase deer using various tactics and equipment. Archery, Youth, Antlerless Primitive Weapons, Guns with Dogs, Primitive Weapons, and Guns without Dogs are among the seasons available. Each season has its own set of rules, and you may need a hunting license to participate. All hunters may also check the most recent Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks (MDWFP) outdoor digest for the most up-to-date information on unit maps, license and permit requirements, and deer hunting rules in the state.

Type	Type	Season Dates	Note
Deer Management Units (Delta, North Central & Hills)
Archery	Legal Bucks Only	Sept 15 - 17	Private Land Only
Archery	Either-Sex	Sept 30 - Nov 17	Private Land, Open Public Land, Holly Springs NF
Youth Season	Either-Sex	Nov 4 - Nov 17	Private Lands, Authorized State, Federal Lands
Youth Season	Either-Sex	Nov 18 - Jan 31	Private Lands
Antlerless Primitive Weapon	Antlerless Deer Only	Nov 6 - 17	Private Lands
Gun (with dogs)	Either-Sex	Nov 18 - Dec 1	Private Land, Holly Springs NF
Primitive Weapon	Either-Sex	Dec 2 - 15	Private Land, Open Public Land, Holly Springs NF
Gun (without dogs)	Either-Sex	Dec 16 - 23	Private Land, Holly Springs NF
Gun (with dogs)	Either-Sex	Dec 24 - Jan 17	Private Land, Holly Springs NF
Archery/Primitive Weapon	Either-Sex	Jan 18 - 31	Private Land, Holly Springs NF
South East Unit
Archery	Legal Bucks Only	Sept 15 - 17	Private Land Only
Archery	Either-Sex	Oct 14 - Nov 17	Private Land, Open Public Land
Youth Season	Either-Sex	Nov 4 - Nov 17	Private Lands, Authorized State, Federal Lands
Youth Season	Either-Sex	Nov 18 - Feb 15	Private Lands
Gun (with dogs)	Either-Sex	Nov 18 - Dec 1	Private Land
Primitive Weapon	Either-Sex	Dec 2 - 15	Private Land, Open Public Land
Gun (without dogs)	Either-Sex	Dec 16 - 23	Private Land
Gun (with dogs)	Either-Sex	Dec 24 - Jan 17	Private Land
Archery/Primitive Weapon	Either-Sex	Jan 18 - 31	Private Land
Archery/Primitive Weapon	Legal Bucks Only	Feb 1 - 15	Private, Open Public Land

Bag Limits

Bag Limits for Antlered Buck Deer in Mississippi

Location	Bag Limit per Day	Bag Limit per Annual Season	Notes
Statewide (excluding North Central DMU)	1	3	One of these three could have hardened antlers that are forbidden in the Holly Springs National Forest and on private property. Under the age of 15, a hunter may take any number of antlered deer up to the three-buck limit.
North Central DMU	1	4	There are no limits placed on the use of antlers. The 4 bucks might have antlers of varying sizes.

Bag Limits for Antlerless Deer in Mississippi

Location	Bag Limit per Day	Bag Limit per Annual Season	Notes
Private lands (excluding North Central DMU)	No daily limit	5	In the Southeast Unit, you are only allowed to take two deer without antlers.
Private lands (North Central DMU)	No daily limit	10
U.S. Forest Service National Forests (excluding Southeast Unit)	1	5
U.S. Forest Service National Forests (Southeast Unit)	1	2

Velvet Buck Season 2023

Permit Required	Velvet Season Permit
Dates	September 16-18, 2022
Location	Private Lands Only
Legal Bucks	Only legal bucks for each Deer Management Unit
Equipment	Archery Only: Longbows, recurves, compound bows, and crossbows
Notes	• There is no minimum or maximum draw weight. • There is no minimum arrow length. • Broadheads that are fixed or mechanical may be utilized.

Note: Permits are needed for the Mississippi Velvet Buck Season. Beginning on August 1, 2022, these licenses will be made available alongside hunting and fishing licenses. Archery hunters on private property in September during “Velvet Buck Season” must have a valid license. In order to hunt lawfully, hunters need to get permits well in advance of the hunting season.

Velvet Season Permit Cost

Permit Holder	Cost	Notes
Residents	$10.00
Non-Residents	$50.00 (included in deer permit)	In order to take part in the Special Velvet Buck Season, non-residents must have a valid deer permit that does not expire before the end of the season.

Note: For Complete Mississippi Deer hunting regulations you may read on the eregulation website: https://www.eregulations.com/mississippi/hunting/white-tailed-deer-hunting

Alligator Hunting Season

Alligator Hunting Details	Dates
Submission of applications	Feb 1, 10 a.m. - Feb 8, 10 a.m.
Drawn winners notified	14-Feb
Purchase of permit	Feb 16, noon
Second drawing (if necessary)	21-Feb
Public Water Season	August 25 – September 4
Private Lands Season	August 25 – September 18
Permit cost	$100 + $25 Alligator Hunting License
All helpers age 16+	Alligator Hunting License required

Mississippi Small Game Seasons

Mississippi Small Game Seasons	Start Date	End Date	Note
Youth-Squirrel*	Saturday, September 24, 2022	Friday, September 30, 2022	8
Squirrel - Fall Season	Saturday, October 01, 2022	Monday, February 28, 2022	8
Squirrel - Spring Season	Sunday, May 15, 2022	Wednesday, June 01, 2022	4
Rabbit	Saturday, October 15, 2022	Monday, February 28, 2022	8
Bobwhite Quail	Thursday, November 24, 2022	Friday, March 04, 2022	8
Frog	Friday, April 01, 2022	Friday, September 30, 2022	25 per Nlght
Raccoon	Friday, July 01, 2022	Friday, September 30, 2022	1 per Party / Night
Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcal (Food and sport)	Saturday, October 01, 2022	Monday, October 31, 2022	(5 per Day); (8 per Party No Limit)
	Tuesday, November 01, 2022	Monday, February 28, 2022	(5 per Day); (8 per Party No Limit)
Trapping	Tuesday, November 01, 2022	Tuesday, March 15, 2022	No Limit

Mississippi Migratory Birds

Migratory Birds Season	Season Start Dates
Teal Season:
Teal	9-Sep
Geese Season:
Canada Geese	1-Sep
Snow, Blue, & Ross's Geese	Nov 10 - Nov 26, Dec 1 - Dec 3, Dec 9 - Jan 31
White-fronted Geese	Nov 10 - Nov 26, Dec 1 - Dec 3, Dec 9 - Jan 31
Brant	Nov 10 - Nov 26, Dec 1 - Dec 3, Dec 9 - Jan 31
Woodcock Season:
Woodcock	Dec 18 - Jan 31
Snipe Season:
Snipe	Nov 14 - Feb 28
Gallinules Season:
Common & Purple	Sept 1 - Oct 1, Nov 23 - Dec 31
Rails Season:
Clapper & King	Sept 1 - Oct 1, Nov 23 - Dec 31
Sora & Virginia	Sept 1 - Oct 1, Nov 23 - Dec 31
Mourning and White-winged Doves (North Zone):
Doves	Sept 2 - Oct 15, Oct 28 - Nov 26, Dec 30 - Jan 14
Mourning and White-winged Doves (South Zone):
Doves	Sept 2 - Sept 24, Oct 7 - Nov 5, Dec 23 - Jan 28
Crows Season:
Crows	Nov 4 - Feb 29
Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots Season:
Ducks	Nov 24 - Nov 26, Dec 1 - Dec 3, Dec 9 - Jan 31
Mergansers	Nov 24 - Nov 26, Dec 1 - Dec 3, Dec 9 - Jan 31
Coots	Nov 24 - Nov 26, Dec 1 - Dec 3, Dec 9 - Jan 31
Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Days:
Waterfowl	Feb 3 - 4, 2024
Light Goose Conservation Order:
Light Geese	Oct 1 - Nov 9, Nov 27 - Nov 30, Dec 4 - Dec 8, Feb 1 - Feb 2, Feb 5 - Mar 31

Bobcat Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit
Bobcat Seasons (Food and sport)	30-Sep-23	31-Oct-23	5 per Day; 8 per Party
Bobcat Seasons (Food, sport, and pelt)	1-Nov-23	28-Feb-24	No Limit

Coyote Season

Mississippi Coyote Hunting Seasons	Start Date	End Date	Note
Coyote	Sunday, January 01, 2023	Sunday, December 31, 2023	Nuisance animal. Taken at any time by the landowner, lessee, or authorized representative.

Duck Hunting Seasons

MS Duck Hunting Seasons	Start Date	End Date
Duck (Teal)	9-Sep-23	24-Sep-23
Ducks, Mergansers, Coots	24-Nov-23	26-Nov-23
Ducks, Mergansers, Coots	1-Dec-23	3-Dec-23
Ducks, Mergansers, Coots	9-Dec-23	31-Jan-23
Duck (Youth, Veteran, & Active Duty Military)	3-Feb-24	4-Feb-23

Coots Seasons

MS Coots Seasons	Start Date	End Date
Coots	24-Nov-23	26-Nov-23
Coots	1-Dec-23	3-Dec-23
Coots	9-Dec-23	31-Jan-23

Mergansers Seasons

MS Mergansers Seasons	Start Date	End Date
Mergansers	24-Nov-23	26-Nov-23
Mergansers	1-Dec-23	3-Dec-23
Mergansers	9-Dec-23	31-Jan-23

Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots Bag Limits

Species	Daily Bag Limit
Duck Bag Limits:
Mallards	4 (no more than 2 females)
Mottled Duck	1
Black Ducks	2
Pintail	1
Wood Ducks	3
Canvasbacks	2
Redheads	2
Scaup (Nov. 24-26, Dec. 1-3, Dec. 9-17)	1
Scaup (Dec. 18 - Jan. 31)	2
Merganser Bag Limits:
Mergansers	5
Hooded Mergansers	2
Coot Bag Limits:
Coots	15

Dove Hunting Seasons

MS Dove Hunting Seasons	Season Dates	Bag Limit	Possession Limit
Mourning and White-winged Doves (North Zone)	2-Sep-23 - 15-Oct-23	15	45	US Hwy 84 plus areas south of US Hwy 84 and west of MS Hwy 35
Mourning and White-winged Doves (North Zone)	28-Oct-23 - 26-Nov-23	15	45	US Hwy 84 plus areas south of US Hwy 84 and west of MS Hwy 35
Mourning and White-winged Doves (North Zone)	30-Dec-23 - 14-Jan-23	15	45	US Hwy 84 plus areas south of US Hwy 84 and west of MS Hwy 35
Mourning and White-winged Doves (South Zone)***	2-Sep-23 - 24-Sep-23	15	45	US Hwy 84 and east of MS Hwy 35
Mourning and White-winged Doves (South Zone)***	7-Oct-23 - 5-Nov-23	15	45	US Hwy 84 and east of MS Hwy 35
Mourning and White-winged Doves (South Zone)***	23-Dec-23 - 28-Jan-23	15	45	US Hwy 84 and east of MS Hwy 35

Frog Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit
Frog Seasons	1-Apr-23	30-Sep-23	25 per Night

Gallinules Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit	Possession
Gallinules (Common & Purple)	1-Sep-23	1-Oct-23	15	45
Gallinules (Common & Purple)	23-Nov-23	31-Dec-23	15	45

Goose Hunting Seasons

MS Goose Hunting Seasons	Season Start Dates	Season End Dates	Bag Limits	Possession Limits
September Canada Geese	1-Sep-23	30-Sep-23	5	15
Geese: Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross's, and Brant	10-Nov-23	26-Nov-23	Canada Geese: 5 Snow, Blue, Ross's: 20	Canada Geese: 15 No cap for Snow, Blue, and Ross's Nine White-fronted Brant: 3
Geese: Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross's, and Brant	1-Dec-23	3-Dec-23	Canada Geese: 5 Snow, Blue, Ross's: 20	Canada Geese: 15 No cap for Snow, Blue, and Ross's Nine White-fronted Brant: 3
Geese: Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross's, and Brant	9-Dec-23	31-Jan-23	Canada Geese: 5 Snow, Blue, Ross's: 20	Canada Geese: 15 No cap for Snow, Blue, and Ross's Nine White-fronted Brant: 3
Light Goose Conservation Order	1-Oct-23	9-Nov-23	No Limit	No Limit
Light Goose Conservation Order	27-Nov-23	30-Nov-23	No Limit	No Limit
Light Goose Conservation Order	4-Dec-23	8-Dec-23	No Limit	No Limit
Light Goose Conservation Order	1-Feb-23	2-Feb-23	No Limit	No Limit
Light Goose Conservation Order	5-Feb-23	31-Mar-23	No Limit	No Limit

Hog Season

Mississippi Hog Hunting Seasons	Start Date	End Date	Note
Wild Hog	Sunday, January 01, 2023	Sunday, December 31, 2023	Animal that causes Nuisance. Taken at any moment by the landowner, lessee, or authorized agent.

Crows Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit	Possession
Crows	4-Nov-23	1-Feb-29	No Limit	No Limit

Opossum Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit
Opossum Seasons (Food and sport)	30-Sep-23	31-Oct-23	5 per Day; 8 per Party
Opossum Seasons (Food, sport, and pelt)	1-Nov-23	28-Feb-23	No Limit

Quail Hunting Seasons

Mississippi Quail Hunting Seasons	Start Date	End Date	Note
Bobwhite Quail	23-Nov-23	2-Mar-24	Limit of 8 bags maximum per day

Rabbit Hunting Seasons

Mississippi Rabbit Hunting Seasons	Start Date	End Date	Note
Rabbit	14-Oct-23	28-Feb-24	There is bag limit of 8 per day

Raccoon Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit
Raccoon Seasons	1-Jul-23	30-Sep-23	1 per Party per Night
Raccoon Seasons (Food and sport)	30-Sep-23	31-Oct-23	5 per Day; 8 per Party
Raccoon Seasons (Food, sport, and pelt)	1-Nov-23	28-Feb-23	No Limit

Rails Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit	Possession
Rails (Clapper and King)	1-Sep-23	1-Oct-23	15	45
Rails (Clapper and King)	23-Nov-23	31-Dec-23	15	45
Rails (Sora and Virginia)	1-Sep-23	1-Oct-23	25	75
Rails (Sora and Virginia)	23-Nov-23	31-Dec-23	25	75

Woodcock Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit	Possession
Woodcock Seasons	18-Dec-23	31-Jan-24	3	9

Snipe Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit	Possession
Snipe Seasons	14-Nov	28-Feb	8	24

Squirrel Hunting Seasons

MS Squirrel Hunting Seasons	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit
Youth Squirrel	23-Sep-23	30-Sep-23	8
Squirrel (Fall Season)	30-Sep-23	2/28/204	8
Squirrel (Spring Season)	15-May-23	1-Jun-23	4

Turkey Hunting Seasons

Mississippi Turkey Hunting Seasons	Start Date	End Date	Note
Turkey (Fall)	14-Oct	12-Nov	Limit of two turkeys, of either sex. See the rules regarding public spaces.
Turkey (Youth Spring)	8-Mar	14-Mar	One bearded turkey per bag, every day. 3 maximum throughout the whole season. See the rules regarding public spaces.
Turkey (Spring)	15-Mar	1-May	One bearded turkey per bag, every day. 3 maximum throughout the whole season. See the rules regarding public spaces.

• Non-residents cannot hunt on any public lands in Mississippi between March 15 and February 28 unless they are drawn for a Non-Resident Public Lands Turkey Permit or a WMA Draw Hunt.

• For complete Turkey season details you may read our article Mississippi Turkey Season 2023

Trapping Seasons

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag Limit
Trapping Seasons	1-Nov	15-Mar	No Limit

Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Hunt

Species	Start Date	End Date	Bag & Possession Limit
Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Hunt	3-Feb-24	4-Feb-24	Similar to regular season

MS Hunting License

Mississippi Resident License Cost

Mississippi Resident License Type	License Cost	Validity	Processing Fee	Agent Fees
Sportsman License	$45.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing	$25.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow Permit*	$10.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Velvet Season Permit	$10.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Fall Turkey Permit	$5.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Wildlife Management Area User Permit	$15.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing	$10.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Apprentice Sportsman License	$32.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Apprentice All Game License	$17.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Apprentice Small Game License	$13.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge Permit**	$15.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
3-Day Sportsman Apprentice License	$7.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Trapping License	$25.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
3-Day Freshwater Fishing	$3.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Saltwater Fishing	$10.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Freshwater Commercial Fishing License	$30.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Slat Basket License	$30.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
State Waterfowl Stamp Electronic Privilege	$10.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Federal Duck Stamp - Electronic	$27.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Youth Exempt	$2.30	1 Year	$1.70	$1.00
Senior Exempt Lifetime	$2.30	1 Year	$1.70	$1.00
Senior Lifetime Saltwater License	$5.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Disabled Exempt	$2.30	1 Year	$1.70	$1.00
Duplicate Hunting & Fishing License	$5.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Lifetime License (birth through 12)	$500.00
Lifetime License	$1,000.00
Non-Resident Native Lifetime License	$1,500.00

Jackson Office is the only place to submit an application for lifetime hunting license. You may call at (601-432-2055).

Mississippi Nonresident License Cost

Mississippi Non Resident License Type	License Cost	Validity	Processing Fee	Agent Fees
All Game Hunting	$300.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
7-Day All Game Hunting	$150.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
3-Day All Game Hunting - Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow	$150.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow	$75.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
Wildlife Management Area User Permit	$30.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
Deer Permit	$50.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
Spring Turkey Permit	$50.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
Fall Turkey Permit	$20.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
Small Game Hunting	$95.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
7-Day Small Game Hunting	$38.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
North Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge Permit	$15.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Trapping License	$205.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
Shooting Preserve	$13.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
Non-Resident State Waterfowl Stamp	$19.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
Federal Duck Stamp - Electronic	$27.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Freshwater Fishing	$60.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
1-Day Freshwater Fishing	$8.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
3-Day Freshwater Fishing	$15.00	1 Year	$4.25	$2.00
Saltwater Fishing	$30.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
3-Day Saltwater Fishing	$15.00	1 Year	$4.25	$2.00
Freshwater Commercial Fishing License	$200.00	1 Year	$4.25	$3.00
Slat Basket License	$30.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00
Armed Forces 14-Day License (Includes Spring or Fall Turkey Permit, Freshwater Fishing, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit. Does not include WMA User Permit, Velvet Season Permit, State Waterfowl Stamp or Saltwater Fishing. Applications are available at Jackson office and online at www.MDWFP.com)	$33.00	1 Year	$4.25	$1.00
Duplicate Hunting & Fishing License	$5.00	1 Year	$1.29	$1.00

Mississippi Hunting Regulations

• Obtaining a hunting license with false information includes a $2,000 fine and a one-year prison term.

• In Mississippi, resident game may be shot a half-hour before dawn and a half-hour after dusk, while migratory birds can be shot the same way.

• Raccoon, fox, opossum, beaver, nutria, coyotes, and bobcats may be hunted at night except during turkey season.

• Nuisance animals may be taken year-round on a hunter’s own or leased land.

• Only pistols or rifles firing.22 standard rimfire (no.22 magnums) and No. 6 shotguns are authorized for nocturnal hunting.

• A shotgun may only hold three rounds for hunting migratory birds when “plugged.”

• Compound, recurve, or long bows and No. 2 shotguns are allowed for spring turkey hunting. Quadriplegics may rifle hunt during this season.

• Shotguns loaded with No. 2 ammunition are permitted for fall turkey hunting.

• Live decoys or bait are not allowed while hunting animals or birds, but liquid odors are.
• Electrically driven calling or sound-reproducing devices may be used for crow and bothersome animal hunts.

• Dogs are only allowed to hunt spring turkeys under specified conditions.
• Deer cannot be hunted with bows, traditional weapons, or stills.
• MDWFP must receive dog field trial applications five days before the event.

• A weapon is “unloaded” when no cartridge or shell is in the barrel, magazine, clip, or retainer.
• Cap-lock muzzle-loading firearms need their caps removed.
• In flintlock muzzle-loading guns, empty the flashpan.

• Hunting or shooting on a roadway, highway, railroad, or right-of-way is illegal.

• An MDWFP inspector may issue Animal Control Permits to control crop-damaging deer.

• Killing deer out of season might have your hunting license revoked.

• Illegal to shoot deer at night with a light or other illumination; offenders risk a $2,000 fine and a one- to three-year suspension of hunting, trapping, and fishing privileges.
• The authorities may confiscate equipment used to shoot deer at night using a light.

• It’s illegal to flash lights on a public road while carrying a weapon, although emergency vehicles and regular drivers are exempt.

• Game animals, birds, and fish that were lawfully taken may be kept at any time.

• Dead animals, wildlife parts, or trash cannot be dumped on public or private property without permission.

• No game animal, game bird, or game fish may be bought, sold, or traded for goods or other considerations, save for lawfully captured deer skins and sinews, objects manufactured from deer bone or antlers that are not velvet, wild turkey parts other than the flesh, and nuisance animal parts.

• All birds of prey, native non-game birds, and endangered species are protected and may not be killed, harassed, bought, or sold.

• You need a federal and state waterfowl stamp to shoot ducks and geese.
• To hunt migratory game birds, hunters must be H.I.P. certified (dove, rail, gallinule, coot, woodcock, snipe, crows, and waterfowl).

• Public waterways are specified by Mississippi law and may be utilized for free transit, fishing, and water sports, but motorized vehicle travel on streambeds or hunting, fishing, or traversing neighboring property when they are under floods are prohibited.

Note: For Complete Mississippi hunting regulations you may read on the eregulation website: https://www.eregulations.com/mississippi/hunting/white-tailed-deer-hunting

Often Asked Questions on Mississippi Hunting Seasons

What are the hunting season dates for deer in Mississippi in 2023?

Mississippi deer hunters have several options in 2023. The Archery Season, from September 16, 2023, through February 15, 2024, gives bowhunters plenty of time to hunt. On October 15-16, 2023, the Youth Gun Season lets kids shoot deer. The Gun Season, from November 5-18, 2023, is ideal for deer hunting with weapons. Finally, traditional muzzleloader hunters may enjoy the Muzzleloader Season from December 16, 2023, to January 18, 2024. Mississippi hunters may expect an exciting 2023 deer hunting season with these different season dates.

How much does a Mississippi lifetime hunting license cost?

Mississippi charges $1,000 for a lifetime hunting license for those aged 13 and above.

What kinds of animals can be hunted in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, it is possible to hunt a variety of animals including deer, hogs, turkeys, coyotes, quail, ducks, geese, doves, and rabbits. Before hunting, learn species-specific limits and seasons and secure the proper licenses and permits. To conserve the state’s wildlife populations, hunters must always act responsibly and follow all laws and regulations.

What are the hunting season dates for alligators in Mississippi in 2023-2024?

Hunters may hunt alligators in public waters from August 25 to September 4, 2023. The Private Lands Season runs from August 25 to September 18, 2023, giving hunters more possibilities. Participants enjoy hunting alligators in Mississippi’s different ecosystems during these limited-duration seasons.

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