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Regulations Updated Jan 29, 2026

Mississippi Bag Limits

Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in Mississippi.

Mississippi Bag Limits

Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in Mississippi. Updated for the current season.

14 species 2 big game 3 fish species 7 birds

Big Game

2 species

Game Birds

7 species

Fish Species

3 species

Total Species

14

Big Game

2 species in Mississippi

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
White-tailed Deer 1 - Per license held Liberal doe days; 3 buck limit
Wild Hog No limit - - Year-round; major pest

Upland Birds

3 species in Mississippi

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
Wild Turkey 1 - 3 per year Gobblers only
Dove 15 45 - -
Quail 8 16 - Limited native populations

Waterfowl

4 species in Mississippi

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
Ducks 6 18 - -
Geese 3 9 - -
Woodcock 3 9 - -
Snipe 8 24 - -

Small Game

2 species in Mississippi

Species Daily Possession Season Notes
Rabbit 8 24 - -
Squirrel 8 24 - -

Fish

3 species in Mississippi

Species Daily Possession Season Size Limit Notes
Largemouth Bass 10 - - 14" minimum private waters -
Crappie 30 - - No minimum -
Channel Catfish No limit - - - -

Mississippi Special Notes

Mississippi Delta region offers excellent waterfowl. Check WMA-specific rules.

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Mississippi Regulations Overview

State wildlife agency and regulations information

Species Covered
14 species with regulations
Big Game Species
  • White-tailed Deer
  • Wild Hog
Official Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
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This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.

Last verified: January 2026

Mississippi Bag Limits FAQ

Common questions about harvest limits in Mississippi

What is the deer bag limit in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of Per license held. Liberal doe days; 3 buck limit

What are the headline fishing limits in Mississippi?

Top species in Mississippi: Largemouth Bass 10/day (14" minimum private waters); Crappie 30/day (No minimum); Channel Catfish No limit/day. Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.

Are there Mississippi-specific regulations to flag?

Mississippi Delta region offers excellent waterfowl. Check WMA-specific rules.

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