Get the details on the 2023-2024 Mississippi hunting seasons for white-tailed deer, turkey, small game, and squirrel as published by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. We have provided the data in easy-to-read tables and a color-coded map.
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DISCLAIMER: This article is not meant to fully disclose all rules and regulations pertaining to these seasons. To read the full details including bag limits, legal deer definition, seasons, open areas and more, visit the MDWFP hunting season publication
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NOTE: seasons are subject to change by MDWFP due to flooding and other causes. Visit www.mdwfp.com for more information on closures.
2023-2024 White-Tailed Deer Hunting Season Schedule in Mississippi*
ZoneWeapon TypeOpen DateClose DateLegal Deer Delta, North Central, and Hills*ArcherySept. 15, 2023Sept. 17, 2023Legal Bucks Only. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Private Land Only Delta, North Central, and Hills*ArcherySept. 30, 2023Nov. 17, 2023Either-Sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs NF Delta, North Central, and Hills*Youth Season (age 15 and under)Nov. 4, 2023Nov. 17, 2023Either-Sex on private lands and authorized state and federal lands. Delta, North Central, and Hills*Youth Season (age 15 and under)Nov. 18, 2023Jan. 31, 2024Either-Sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow below legal deer criteria. Delta, North Central, and Hills*Antlerless Primitive WeaponNov. 6, 2023Nov. 17, 2023Antlerless Deer Only on private lands. Delta, North Central, and Hills*Gun (with dogs)Nov. 18, 2023Dec. 1, 2023Either-Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Delta, North Central, and Hills*Primitive WeaponDec. 2, 2023Dec. 15, 2023Either-Sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs NF. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license. Delta, North Central, and Hills*Gun (without dogs)Dec. 16, 2023Dec. 23, 2023Either-Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Delta, North Central, and Hills*Gun (with dogs)Dec. 24, 2023Jan. 17, 2024Either-Sex on private land and Holly Spring NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land Delta, North Central, and Hills*Archery/Primitive WeaponJan. 18, 2024Jan. 31, 2024Either-Sex on private land and Holly Springs NF. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license. Southeast*ArcherySept. 15, 2023Sept. 17, 2023Legal Bucks Only. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Private Land Only. Southeast*ArcheryOct. 14, 2023Nov. 17, 2023Either-Sex on private and open public land. Southeast*Youth Season (Age 15 and under)Nov. 4, 2023Nov. 17, 2023Either-Sex on private lands and authorized state and federal lands Southeast*Youth Season (Age 15 and under)Nov. 18, 2023Feb. 15, 2024Either-Sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow below legal deer criteria Southeast*Gun (with dogs)Nov. 18, 2023Dec. 1, 2023Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Southeast*Primitive WeaponDec. 2, 2023Dec. 15, 2023Either-Sex on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license. Southeast*Gun (without dogs)Dec. 16, 2023Dec. 23, 2023Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Southeast*Gun (with dogs)Dec. 24, 2023Jan. 17, 2024Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Southeast*Archery/Primitive Weapon Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.Jan. 18, 2024Jan. 31, 2024Either-Sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license. Southeast*Archery/Primitive Weapon Legal Bucks only on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.Feb. 1, 2024Feb. 15, 2024Legal Bucks only on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license. *limits and regulations apply, see the full MDWFP publication for details.
2023-2024 Turkey Hunting Seasons in Mississippi*
Spring Turkey Season
- March 15th – May 1st
- One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6-inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season. Hunters 15 years of age and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice (any age) per day, 3 per Spring season.
Youth Spring Turkey Season (15 and under)
- March 8th – March 14th
- Private and authorized state and federal public lands
- One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6-inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season. Hunters 15 years of age and younger may harvest 1 gobbler of choice (any age) per day, 3 per Spring season.
Non-Resident Season (Public Lands)
- March 15th – March 31
- One (1) adult gobbler or 1 gobbler with a 6- inch or longer beard per day, 3 per Spring season.
- * Non-residents Turkey Hunting on Public Lands: Non-residents cannot hunt any public land in Mississippi between March 15-31 unless drawn for either a Non-resident Public Lands Turkey Permit or WMA Draw Hunt.
*Read full details including bag limits and open areas in the MDWFP Mississippi hunting season publication
Tips for Hunting Clubs
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Just before hunting season opens is a good time to check your hunting club property to make sure everything is safe and the equipment is functioning properly. Read our tips for hunting clubs to increase safety of their members and reduce club liability for tips on what to keep an eye out for.
2023-2024 Small Game Hunting Seasons in Mississippi*
SpeciesOpen DateClose DateDaily Bag Limit Rabbit*Oct. 14, 2023Feb. 28, 20238 Bobwhite Quail*Nov. 23, 2023Mar. 2, 20238 Frog*Apr. 1, 2024Sept. 30, 202425/night Raccoon*Jul. 1, 2024Sept. 30, 20241 per party/night Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcat (food and sport)*Sept. 30, 2023Oct. 1, 20235/day 8/party Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcat (food, sport, and pelt)*Nov. 1, 2023Feb. 28 ,2024No limit Trapping*Nov. 1, 2023Mar. 15, 2024No limit *To read the full details including bag limits, legal deer definition, seasons, open areas and more, visit the MDWFP hunting season publication.
2023-2024 Squirrel Hunting Season in Mississippi*
SeasonOpen DateClose DateDaily Bag Limit Youth Squirrel*Sept. 23, 2023Sept. 30, 20238 FallSept. 30, 2023Feb. 28, 20248 SpringMay 15, 2024Jun. 1, 20244 *On private lands and authorized state and federal lands only in those areas open for squirrel hunting. View the MDFWP Hunting Season publication for full details.
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