Mississippi · Hunter safety · 2026 Edition
Mississippi Hunter Safety Course 2026: Cost & Online Options
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1972 must complete a hunter education course before buying a Mississippi hunting license. 12 and older, Mississippi residents can certify entirely online, from $34.95.
The online course fully certifies without a field day, unlike neighboring Michigan, where every path ends in a mandatory in-person field day.
01 — Who needs it
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1972 must complete a hunter education course before buying a Mississippi hunting license.
Hunters age 12-15 without a completion certificate may still hunt if directly supervised by a licensed or exempt hunter 21 or older.
02 — Course options
| Course | Format | Who | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-person course | In person | 10 and older | Free | 10 hours — Ends with a written exam. Must attend all classroom hours. |
| Today’s Hunter in Mississippi (online) | Online | 12 and older, Mississippi residents | $34.95 | Self-paced, video-narrated and interactive — No field day — certifies entirely online. |
03 — Approved online courses, side by side
| Provider | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| hunter-ed.com | $34.95 |
MDWFP designates exactly one approved online vendor — hunter-ed.com's 'Today's Hunter in Mississippi' course — the same single-vendor pattern as Ohio.
04 — Your certificate, and other states
Mississippi hunter education certification does not expire; a duplicate card can be purchased for $3 if lost.
Mississippi accepts hunter education certification earned in other states.
Mississippi does not require separate bowhunter education.
05 — Where to register
Courses are booked through Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
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FAQ
Can I take the Mississippi hunter safety course online?
Yes. 12 and older, Mississippi residents can certify entirely online, from $34.95. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1972 must complete a hunter education course before buying a Mississippi hunting license.
Is there a free hunter safety course in Mississippi?
Every MDWFP-approved online provider charges a fee; the cheapest is hunter-ed.com at $34.95. In-person courses run by the agency itself are often free — see the formats above.
How much does the Mississippi hunter safety course cost?
Approved online providers run from $34.95 (hunter-ed.com). They all produce the same certificate, so the cheapest one certifies you just as well. Prices are set by the providers and change without notice — the table above was read on Aug 12, 2026.
How long does the Mississippi hunter safety course take?
The online course runs self-paced, video-narrated and interactive. That is course content, not a deadline — how many sittings you spread it over is up to you.
Verified · Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks · Last verified 2026-08-12
Publisher's note. Requirements and course fees read from MDWFP, retrieved 2026-08-12. Review due 2027-08-01. Course providers set their own prices and change them without notice — confirm before you pay.