Mississippi Hunting Guide
Long deer seasons and excellent turkey hunting across forests and farmland.
Hunting Highlights
Mississippi Hunting Seasons 2025
| Species | Archery | Firearm |
|---|---|---|
| Whitetail Deer | Oct 1 - Nov 22 | Nov 23 - Dec 1 |
* Season dates are approximate and may vary by zone or unit. Always verify with Mississippi Game & Fish for current regulations before hunting.
Key Species in Mississippi
Hunting Near Major Cities
Mississippi Hunting Articles
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Mississippi Channel Catfish Fishing 2026: Oxbows, Dams, Stink and Cut Bait
Mississippi channel catfish in 2026—MDWFP creel rules, oxbows and tailwaters, and night fishing on current seams and log jams.
Mississippi Crappie Fishing 2026: Grenada, Arkabutla, Spawning and Troll
Mississippi crappie in 2026—MDWFP creel and length rules, famous spillway and open-basin trolling, and minnow and jig programs.
Mississippi Largemouth Bass Fishing 2026: Barnett, Grenada, MDWFP Black Bass
Mississippi largemouth bass in 2026—MDWFP black bass regulations, major flood-control reservoirs, and grass, wood, and offshore summer patterns.
Mississippi Red Drum Fishing 2026: Mississippi Sound, Biloxi Marsh, Slots
Mississippi red drum in 2026—MDWFP saltwater regulations for Mississippi Sound and nearshore, slot and tag rules, and live-bait and lure tactics.
Mississippi Speckled Trout Fishing 2026: Sound Grass, Popping Corks, Limits
Mississippi speckled trout in 2026—MDWFP marine regulations, shallow flats and nearshore, ID from weakfish, and topwater and jig tactics.
Mississippi Fishing 2026: Licenses, Delta Lakes, and Gulf Shores
Mississippi fishing 2026—license options, MDWFP freshwater and saltwater regulations, Delta lake planning, Mississippi Sound rules, and official links.
Mississippi Spring Turkey Hunting 2026: New Turkey Stamp, Early Season & WMAs
Mississippi spring turkey 2026—youth March 7–13, regular March 14–May 3, Wild Turkey Stamp requirement, WMA rules, and Game Check reporting.