Mississippi provides outstanding white-tailed deer and wild turkey hunting in its Delta bottomlands, pine forests, and river corridors, with liberal seasons and strong game populations.
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 zone.
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.
| GMU | 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 | — | — |
+ 30 more Deer seasons
| GMU | 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 season dates vary by species and zone. Archery seasons typically open first, followed by firearms and muzzleloader. This page lists 40 Mississippi season dates—check the species tables above for exact opening and closing 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.
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Mississippi Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Mississippi on our interactive hunting map.
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