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Hunting Seasons

White-tailed Deer - Delta Region
MethodSeason Dates
ArcheryApr 01 - Sept 30, 2024
Sept. 30- Nov. 17
Youth Season (15 and under) Nov. 4 - Nov. 17 
Nov. 18 - Jan. 31 
Antlerless Primitive WeaponNov. 6 - 17 
Gun (with dogs)Nov. 18 - Dec. 1 

There are additional details pertinent to regional and WMA hunting dates and limits. See species detail page for more information

White-tailed Deer Southeast Unit
MethodSeason Dates
ArcherySept. 15 - 17
Sept. 30- Nov. 17
Youth Season
(15 and under)
Nov. 4 - Nov. 17
Nov. 18 - Jan. 31
Primitive Weapon Dec. 2 - 15 
Gun (with dogs)Dec. 24 - Jan. 17 

There are additional details pertinent to regional and WMA hunting dates and limits. 

Spring Turkey
SeasonDates
Youth (Private and authorized state and federal
public lands. Youth 15 and under) 
Mar. 8 - 14 
Spring Mar. 15 - May 1 
Non- Resident (Public Lands) Mar. 15 - 31 

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.

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Learn about wildlife management programs and find resources to help with managing your land.

Learn about Chronic Wasting Disease in Mississippi, including how to submit samples in suspected CWD cases.

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