Mississippi Best Times to Hunt
Solunar calendar and moon phase predictions for Mississippi
Best Times to Hunt in Mississippi
Solunar reference for Mississippi hunters: timezone, MS agency rules, and major/minor period guidance tuned to Mississippi-specific notes.
How Mississippi hunters read the solunar calendar
Mississippi-specific timing patterns — what makes MS different from the surrounding region
Late January. February. That's when Delta whitetails finally fire off — among the latest peak rut timing in the United States, driven by photoperiod and the regional genetic strain. Hunters who've already wrapped seasons in most other states can find peak chasing activity in the Yazoo Basin and Tallahatchie River bottomlands well into the new year, often on agricultural edges with mature bucks unbothered by anything wearing camo. Mississippi Flyway waterfowl peaks December and January, with flooded bottomland hardwoods rivaling Arkansas for green-timber duck hunting. Pre-rut chasing in northern Hill Country counties peaks late November to mid-December — about a month ahead of the Delta. Prolonged warm spells in January stall Delta rut activity, and the most productive hunts come 24 hours after a cold-front arrival.
Mississippi Solunar Information
Hunting conditions and wildlife patterns
- Timezone
- Chicago
- Hunting Notes
- Late January. February. That's when Delta whitetails finally fire off — among the latest peak rut timing in the United States, driven by photoperiod and the regional genetic strain. Hunters who've already wrapped seasons in most other states can find peak chasing activity in the Yazoo Basin and Tallahatchie River bottomlands well into the new year, often on agricultural edges with mature bucks unbothered by anything wearing camo. Mississippi Flyway waterfowl peaks December and January, with flooded bottomland hardwoods rivaling Arkansas for green-timber duck hunting. Pre-rut chasing in northern Hill Country counties peaks late November to mid-December — about a month ahead of the Delta. Prolonged warm spells in January stall Delta rut activity, and the most productive hunts come 24 hours after a cold-front arrival.
- Wildlife Agency
- Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
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Mississippi Best Times FAQ
Common questions about solunar hunting in Mississippi
What timezone do Mississippi solunar tables use?
The Mississippi calendar runs in the Chicago timezone (America/Chicago). Major and minor periods on this page are already shifted to local MS time, so you can match them directly against your sunrise and sunset. Late January. February. That's when Delta whitetails finally fire off — among the latest peak rut timing in the United States, driven by photoperiod and the regional genetic strain. Hunters who've already wrapped seasons in most other states can find peak chasing activity in the Yazoo Basin and Tallahatchie River bottomlands well into the new year, often on agricultural edges with mature bucks unbothered by anything wearing camo. Mississippi Flyway waterfowl peaks December and January, with flooded bottomland hardwoods rivaling Arkansas for green-timber duck hunting. Pre-rut chasing in northern Hill Country counties peaks late November to mid-December — about a month ahead of the Delta. Prolonged warm spells in January stall Delta rut activity, and the most productive hunts come 24 hours after a cold-front arrival.
What's specific to hunting in Mississippi that changes the timing?
Late January. February. That's when Delta whitetails finally fire off — among the latest peak rut timing in the United States, driven by photoperiod and the regional genetic strain. Hunters who've already wrapped seasons in most other states can find peak chasing activity in the Yazoo Basin and Tallahatchie River bottomlands well into the new year, often on agricultural edges with mature bucks unbothered by anything wearing camo. Mississippi Flyway waterfowl peaks December and January, with flooded bottomland hardwoods rivaling Arkansas for green-timber duck hunting. Pre-rut chasing in northern Hill Country counties peaks late November to mid-December — about a month ahead of the Delta. Prolonged warm spells in January stall Delta rut activity, and the most productive hunts come 24 hours after a cold-front arrival.
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