Mississippi Shooting Hours
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset under Mississippi default rule, plus 3 species-specific exceptions.
Mississippi Shooting Hours
3 Mississippi species (Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl) carry rules that depart from the statewide default.
Mississippi shooting-hours quirks
The MS-specific timing details that the standard half-hour rule doesn't capture
Standard half-hour window applies statewide, including during the famously late Delta rut. No timezone complications — Mississippi runs entirely on Central.
Mississippi Shooting Hours Rules
Codified by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
- Default Shooting Hours
- 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
- Species with Special Rules
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- Deer: 30min before to 30min after
- Turkey: 30min before to 0min after
- Waterfowl: 30min before to 0min after
- Wildlife Agency
- Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
Confirm with Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks before each hunt — MS reissues regulations annually.
Last verified: January 2026
Run the Mississippi shooting hours calculator
The interactive calculator lives on the main tool page. It will pre-load with Mississippi (MS) and apply the 30 minutes/30 minutes default rule plus any species exceptions.
Mississippi species exceptions
3 species depart from the default rule
| Species | Legal Start | Legal End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default (Most Game) | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | Standard rule |
| Deer | 30 minutes before sunrise | 30 minutes after sunset | - |
| Turkey | 30 minutes before sunrise | Sunset | - |
| Waterfowl | 30 minutes before sunrise | Sunset | - |
Mississippi Shooting Hours FAQ
Specific questions about legal hunting times in Mississippi.
What are the legal shooting hours in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, legal shooting hours for most game are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. However, specific species may have different rules - always check the species-specific regulations before hunting.
Do shooting hours vary by species in Mississippi?
Yes, Mississippi has different shooting hours for certain species. For example: Deer (30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset); Turkey (30 min before sunrise to 0 min after sunset); Waterfowl (30 min before sunrise to 0 min after sunset). Always verify specific rules for your target species.
Where can I find official Mississippi hunting regulations?
Official hunting regulations for Mississippi can be found at the state wildlife agency website. Visit the official source for the most up-to-date information on shooting hours, seasons, and bag limits.
Do I need to adjust shooting hours for Daylight Saving Time in Mississippi?
No, our calculator automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time based on your selected date. The times shown are in Mississippi's local time zone.
Are there special considerations for hunting in Mississippi?
Standard half-hour window applies statewide, including during the famously late Delta rut. No timezone complications — Mississippi runs entirely on Central.
Background reading: how shooting hours are defined · general FAQ.
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