Deer Oct 1–Nov 20. Turkey Mar 15–May 2.
Mississippi hunting seasons cover 40 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and dmu.
Season data sourced from the Mississippi wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta DMU | Archery | Sep 11 — Sep 13 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Archery | Oct 1 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Rifle | Nov 7 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Muzzleloader | Nov 9 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Rifle | Nov 21 — Dec 1 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Muzzleloader | Dec 2 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Rifle | Dec 16 — Dec 23 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Rifle | Dec 24 — Jan 20 | — | — |
| Delta DMU | Archery | Jan 21 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Archery | Sep 11 — Sep 13 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Archery | Oct 1 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Rifle | Nov 7 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Muzzleloader | Nov 9 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Rifle | Nov 21 — Dec 1 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Muzzleloader | Dec 2 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Rifle | Dec 16 — Dec 23 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Rifle | Dec 24 — Jan 20 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Archery | Jan 21 — Jan 31 | — | — |
| North Central DMU | Archery | Sep 11 — Sep 13 | — | — |
| North Central DMU | Archery | Oct 1 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| North Central DMU | Rifle | Nov 7 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| North Central DMU | Muzzleloader | Nov 9 — Nov 20 | — | — |
| North Central DMU | Rifle | Nov 21 — Dec 1 | — | — |
| North Central DMU | Muzzleloader | Dec 2 — Dec 15 | — | — |
+ 12 more Deer seasons
| DMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta DMU | Shotgun | Mar 15 — May 2 | — | — |
| Hills DMU | Shotgun | Mar 15 — May 2 | — | — |
| North Central DMU | Shotgun | Mar 15 — May 2 | — | — |
| Southeast DMU | Shotgun | Mar 15 — May 2 | — | — |
Mississippi hunting season currently spans Oct 1 to Nov 20 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by dmu and weapon. This page lists 40 Mississippi season dates.
Mississippi offers hunting for 2 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See DMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Mississippi on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Mississippi public land, license, and regulations.