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.
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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 Hunting seasons
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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Need to stop the deer hunting “gun with dogs” season.
The dog runners are hunting every one’s land without regard for who owns it. The old excuse that the dogs can’t read is BS! and with the tracking collars they use now there is no excuse for them not to catch their dogs before they trespass. I’m in Prentiss County and own about 85 acres. I’ve planted and managed the deer on my property that get run off every year while we are out or at work or even in the stand.
There are a lot of people (Landowners) that are up in arms about this, and it needs to stop.!!
Yea and I know the feeling because we own around 300 acres in clay county and they do the same thing. What they gonna do when their dog gets caught in a foot trap? They gonna trespass then to come get their dog then call the game warden on you and then have to pay vet bills and ain’t nothing you can do to them. Not even for trespassing! We as people of the community just trying to protect what’s ours and make a living don’t have any rights in this country anymore! And that’s about to change because I am sick and tired of worrying about something that I shouldn’t have to!
I fully agree but listen theres a new way now it’s been finally done in north ms. I’ve spoken personally with my congressman about this. You have to go thru a process of gathering proof involves recording you told the road hunters you dont want dogs nor people on your property. Catch dogs put your home in background take pictures with you dogs and a gov official then sue them. Things change this year folks. No more dredding deer season on my own land.
I no longer dog hunt. I don’t understand the harsh things you promote, shoot dogs, poison dogs. Very extreme remedy for you to kill a deer. Maybe shoot or poison the person that owns the dog. Dogs really can’t read and people can. I hunt most game, fish and there is usually a blue healer dog with me. The dog never questions commands.
When is armadillo season?
Need to stop the deer hunting “gun with dogs” season.
The dog runners are hunting every one’s land without regard for who owns it. The old excuse that the dogs can’t read is BS! and with the tracking collars they use now there is no excuse for them not to catch their dogs before they trespass. I’m in Prentiss County and own about 85 acres. I’ve planted and managed the deer on my property that get run off every year while we are out or at work or even in the stand.
There are a lot of people (Landowners) that are up in arms about this, and it needs to stop.!!
Yea and I know the feeling because we own around 300 acres in clay county and they do the same thing. What they gonna do when their dog gets caught in a foot trap? They gonna trespass then to come get their dog then call the game warden on you and then have to pay vet bills and ain’t nothing you can do to them. Not even for trespassing! We as people of the community just trying to protect what’s ours and make a living don’t have any rights in this country anymore! And that’s about to change because I am sick and tired of worrying about something that I shouldn’t have to!
poison the idiots dogs
I fully agree but listen theres a new way now it’s been finally done in north ms. I’ve spoken personally with my congressman about this. You have to go thru a process of gathering proof involves recording you told the road hunters you dont want dogs nor people on your property. Catch dogs put your home in background take pictures with you dogs and a gov official then sue them. Things change this year folks. No more dredding deer season on my own land.
I no longer dog hunt. I don’t understand the harsh things you promote, shoot dogs, poison dogs. Very extreme remedy for you to kill a deer. Maybe shoot or poison the person that owns the dog. Dogs really can’t read and people can. I hunt most game, fish and there is usually a blue healer dog with me. The dog never questions commands.