Hunting in Mississippi
Everything you need to hunt legally in Mississippi. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
July 1 - June 30
Wildlife Agency
MDWFP
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Mississippi Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Mississippi.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Mississippi based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
3 species tracked
Find all Mississippi hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $28 resident
Compare Mississippi hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
14 species covered
Mississippi bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Mississippi hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Mississippi hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Mississippi License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident All Game Hunting | $28.00 | $300.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $12.00 | $45.00 |
| Sportsman | $50.00 | N/A |
Mississippi Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Mississippi.
Deer
Archery
Oct 1
to Nov 21
Deer
Rifle
Nov 22
to Feb 1
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 15
to Nov 21
Turkey
Mar 15
to May 1
Waterfowl
Shotgun
Nov 14
to Jan 31
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
MDWFP
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through MDWFP online system.
Hunter Education
Mississippi requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Mississippi.
Store Your Mississippi License in Hunter Passport
Keep your MS hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.