Mississippi · 2026–27 Edition
Mississippi Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Mississippi, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
Mississippi Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Mississippi Deer season dates →Mississippi Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Mississippi Dove season dates →Mississippi Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Mississippi Duck season dates →Mississippi Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Mississippi Turkey season dates →Mississippi Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Mississippi Squirrel season dates →Mississippi Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Mississippi Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Mississippi hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks requires beyond a hunting license.