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Mississippi Hunting Resources
Updated: September 25, 2026
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
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- Canada Goose — General (Period 1)thru Sep 30
- Dove — North Zonethru Oct 4
- Dove — South Zonethru Oct 4
- Early Canada Goose — Firearmthru Sep 30
- Gallinules — Firearmthru Sep 30
- Rail — Firearmthru Dec 31
- Raccoon — Generalthru Sep 30
- Canada Goose — Early Seasonthru Sep 30
- Rails — Firearmthru Sep 30
- Raccoon — Firearm/Dogsthru Sep 30
- Frog — Statewidethru Sep 30
- Raccoon — Statewidethru Sep 30
- Early Canada Goose — Statewidethru Sep 30
- Gallinules — Statewidethru Sep 30
- Rails — Statewidethru Sep 30
Opening Soon
- Deer — Archeryopens Oct 1
- Light Goose — Conservation Orderopens Oct 1
- Opossum, Raccoon, Bobcat — Generalopens Oct 1
- Deer — Archery (Delta Unit)opens Oct 1
- Opossum, Raccoon, Bobcat — Firearm/Dogsopens Oct 1
- Squirrel — Fall Seasonopens Oct 1
- Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcat — Food and sportopens Oct 1
- Rabbit — Statewideopens Oct 17
- Furbearer — Trappingopens Nov 1
- Furbearers — Trappingopens Nov 1
- Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcat — Food, sport, and peltopens Nov 1
- Deer — Youth Gunopens Nov 7
- Crow — Firearmopens Nov 7
- Deer — Youth Gun (Delta Unit)opens Nov 7
- Deer — Antlerless Primitive Weaponsopens Nov 9
Ending Soon
- Canada Goose — General (Period 1)ends Sep 30
- Early Canada Goose — Firearmends Sep 30
- Gallinules — Firearmends Sep 30
- Raccoon — Generalends Sep 30
- Canada Goose — Early Seasonends Sep 30
- Rails — Firearmends Sep 30
- Raccoon — Firearm/Dogsends Sep 30
- Frog — Statewideends Sep 30
- Raccoon — Statewideends Sep 30
- Early Canada Goose — Statewideends Sep 30
- Gallinules — Statewideends Sep 30
- Rails — Statewideends Sep 30
- Dove — North Zoneends Oct 4
- Dove — South Zoneends Oct 4
Deer
Archery (Velvet Buck)Mandatory permit required. Source: [MDWFP announces velvet buck season dates, permit sales](https://www.wjtv.com/news/state/mdwfp-announces-velvet-buck-season-dates-permit-sales)
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Velvet ArcheryHills, Delta, and North Central Management Units. Only one legal buck. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required.
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026ArcheryHills, Delta, and North Central Management Units. Either-sex on private and open public lands.
Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026Youth GunHills, Delta, and North Central Management Units. Split season: Nov 7-20 and Nov 21-Jan 31.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Antlerless Primitive WeaponsHills, Delta, and North Central Management Units.
Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026Gun (Dogs Allowed)Hills and North Central Management Units.
Nov 21, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026Early Archery (Delta Unit)Velvet season; 1 Buck
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Archery (Delta Unit)Either-sex
Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026Youth Gun (Delta Unit)Any antlered deer
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027Gun with Dogs (Delta Unit)Split seasons apply
Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027Primitive Weapon (Delta Unit)Either-sex
Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026Primitive Weapon (Southeast Unit)Either-sex
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026Gun no Dogs (Southeast Unit)Legal bucks only
Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026Duck
General (Period 1)Statewide. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026General (Period 2)Statewide. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026General (Period 3)Statewide. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Canada Goose
General (Period 1)Statewide. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026General (Period 2)Statewide. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026General (Period 3)Statewide. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026General (Period 4)Statewide. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Early SeasonBag limit: 5
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Waterfowl
Youth HuntStatewide special hunt for youth. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027Veteran HuntStatewide special hunt for veterans. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027Youth, Veterans, Active MilitarySame bag limits as regular season.
Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027Youth/Veteran/MilitarySame bag limits as regular season
Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027Teal
Early SeasonStatewide early teal season. Source: [2026-2027 Mississippi Hunting: New Seasons Dates, Bags & More!](https://huntingseasons.org/mississippi-hunting-seasons)
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026Turkey
YouthPrivate and authorized state/federal public lands. Youth 15 and under.
Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027Spring1 adult gobbler/day; 3/season
Mar 20, 2027 – May 1, 2027Dove
North ZoneSplit season: second segment Oct 24 - Nov 22, third segment Dec 26 - Jan 24
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026South ZoneSplit seasons: Oct 24-Nov 22, Dec 26-Jan 24
Sep 5, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026Early Teal
FirearmBag limit: 6
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026Statewide
Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026Early Canada Goose
FirearmDaily bag limit of 5. Closed on Roebuck Lake in Leflore county.
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Statewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Woodcock
FirearmBag limit: 3
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Statewide
Dec 18, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Snipe
FirearmBag limit: 8
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Statewide
Nov 14, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Gallinules
FirearmSplit season: Nov 22-Dec 31
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026StatewideSplit season: second segment Nov 22 - Dec 31
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Rail
FirearmSora and Virginia. Split season: Sept 1-30 and Nov 22-Dec 31.
Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Crow
FirearmNo limit
Nov 7, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Duck, Merganser, Coot
FirearmSplit seasons: Dec 4-6, Dec 9-Jan 31
Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Goose
FirearmCanada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross's, and Brant. Split season: Nov 13-29, Dec 4-6, and Dec 9-Jan 31.
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Light Goose
Conservation OrderSplit seasons: Nov 30-Dec 3, Dec 7-8, Feb 1-5, Feb 8-Mar 31. Special free permit required.
Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026Raccoon
General1 per Party/Night.
Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Firearm/Dogs1 per Party/Night
Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Statewide
Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Opossum, Raccoon, Bobcat
GeneralOct 1-31 (Food and sport), Nov 1-Mar 15 (Food, sport, and pelt).
Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Firearm/DogsFood and sport. Split season Nov 1-Mar 15 for food, sport, and pelt.
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Furbearer
TrappingNo limit.
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Rails
FirearmSplit season: Nov 22-Dec 31
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026StatewideSplit season: second segment Nov 22 - Dec 31
Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Geese
FirearmCanada, Snow, Blue, Ross's, White-fronted, Brant. Split seasons: Dec 4-6, Dec 9-Jan 31
Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Furbearers
Trapping
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Squirrel
Fall SeasonYouth season Sept 24-30
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Spring Season
May 15, 2027 – Jun 1, 2027Rabbit
Statewide
Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Bobwhite Quail
Statewide
Nov 26, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027Frog
Statewide
Apr 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026Opossum, Raccoon, and Bobcat
Food and sport
Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Food, sport, and pelt
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Free Membership
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